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Prom 73: Sir Andras Schiff performs Bach's The Well-Tempered Clavier

Sir Andras Schiff performs Book 1 of Bach's The Well-Tempered Clavier, one of the summits of keyboard literature. Presented by Ian Skelly.

Live at Â鶹ԼÅÄ Proms: Sir András Schiff performs Book 1 of Bach's The Well-Tempered Clavier.
The master pianist plays nearly two hours of music that for many represents both the foundation and one of the summits of the entire keyboard literature.

Presented by Ian Skelly

Bach The Well-Tempered Clavier - Book 1
Sir András Schiff (piano)

The two volumes of Bach's The Well-Tempered Clavier together represent one of Western music's greatest achievements.

Once described as the 'Old Testament' of the keyboard repertoire, these two sequences of 24 Preludes and Fugues - one in every key - represent a wealth of musical invention, ingenuity and delight. A supreme technical challenge for any performer, they also offer an astonishing experience for every listener.

Sir András Schiff, whose discography includes Bach's complete keyboard repertoire, here performs Book I - embarking upon a cycle that he will conclude next year with Book 2.

2 hours, 30 minutes

Last on

Fri 22 Dec 2017 19:30
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude and Fugue from Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, Bk.1 No. 1 In C Major

    Performer: Sir András Schiff.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude and Fugue from Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, Bk.1 No. 2 In C Minor

    Performer: Sir András Schiff.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude and Fugue from Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, Bk.1 No. 3 In C Sharp Major

    Performer: Sir András Schiff.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude and Fugue from Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, Bk.1 No. 4 In C Sharp Minor

    Performer: Sir András Schiff.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude and Fugue from Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, Bk.1 No. 5 In D Major

    Performer: Sir András Schiff.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude and Fugue from Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, Bk.1 No. 6 In D Minor

    Performer: Sir András Schiff.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude and Fugue from Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, Bk.1 No. 7 In E Flat Major

    Performer: Sir András Schiff.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude and Fugue from Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, Bk.1 No. 8 In E Flat Minor

    Performer: Sir András Schiff.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude and Fugue from Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, Bk.1 No. 9 In E Major

    Performer: Sir András Schiff.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude and Fugue from Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, Bk.1 No. 10 In E Minor

    Performer: Sir András Schiff.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude and Fugue From Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, Bk.1 No. 11 In F Major

    Performer: Sir András Schiff.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude and Fugue from Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, Bk.1 No. 12 In F Minor

    Performer: Sir András Schiff.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude and Fugue from Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, Bk.1 No. 13 In F Sharp Major

    Performer: Sir András Schiff.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude and Fugue from Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, Bk.1 No. 14 In F Sharp Minor

    Performer: Sir András Schiff.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude and Fugue from Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, Bk.1 No. 15 In G Major

    Performer: Sir András Schiff.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude and Fugue From Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, Bk.1 No. 16 In G Minor

    Performer: Sir András Schiff.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude and Fugue from Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, Bk.1 No. 17 In A Flat Major

    Performer: Sir András Schiff.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude and Fugue from Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, Bk.1 No. 18 In G Sharp Minor

    Performer: Sir András Schiff.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude and Fugue from Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, Bk.1 No. 19 In A Major

    Performer: Sir András Schiff.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude and Fugue from Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, Bk.1 No. 20 In A Minor

    Performer: Sir András Schiff.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude and Fugue from Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, Bk.1 No. 21 In B Flat Major

    Performer: Sir András Schiff.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude and fugue in B flat minor, BWV.867 (Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, bk.1 no. 22 )

    Performer: Sir András Schiff.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude and Fugue from Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, Bk.1 No. 23 In B Major

    Performer: Sir András Schiff.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude and Fugue from Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, Bk.1 No. 24 In B Minor

    Performer: Sir András Schiff.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Trio Sonata in G major BWV.530

    Performer: Ton Koopman.
    • Novalis.

  • Robert Schumann

    String Quartet Op.41 No.2 in F major

    Ensemble: Doric String Quartet.
    • Chandos.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Duet No 1 in E minor for keyboard, BWV 802

    Performer: Sir András Schiff. Orchestra: Chamber Orchestra of Europe. Director: Sir András Schiff.
    • Piano Masterworks The World's Favourite Piano Classics.
    • Decca.
    • 4.

Broadcast

  • Fri 22 Dec 2017 19:30
    Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 3