I simply cant resist a recording of the goldberg variations, no matter how many i have and have heard, and. Recorded at harris concert hall, aspen music festival, aspen, colorado, usa. Since his arrival in the united states, vladimir feltsman has performed with all the major american orchestras as well as the london symphony and the nhk of japan. Undoubtedly a happy surprise and one of the most charming piano accounts i have heard in a long time. Vladimir feltsman masterclass fortepianopianissimo. Apr 03, 2019 issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. If vladimir feltsman is successful in imparting some of his wisdom and skill to a new generation of pianists, even if he is only able to show them how to make the piano sing as he does, we may be in for a treat. Johann sebastian bach, richard egarr, mahan esfahani, wanda landowska, glenn gould. But why does a books main character have to be likable.
Includes goldberg variations performed by johann sebastian bach 16851750 in the song list. Bach goldberg variations etc by maggie cole on amazon. The provocative account of the goldberg variations that vladimir feltsman offered on sunday afternoon, in fact, had elements that supported both the revisionist and purist views. Rate your music is an online community of people who love music. Goldberg variations by vladimir feltsman 710357250729. Haussmanns 1748 portrait of bach depicts him holding the manuscript to bwv 1076, one of the canons based on the first eight bass notes from the aria of the goldberg variations. Stream vladimir feltsman on amazon music unlimited now. Vladimir feltsman piano musicmasters musical heritage society 5260t nimbus ni2507.
May 15, 2008 issued now, on nimbus, is vladimir feltsmans recording of the goldberg variations which was once available on musicmastersbmg and through the heritage music society. The goldberg variations, bwv 988, are an aria and 30 variations for harpsichord. Vladimir oskarovich feltsman is a russianamerican classical pianist, particularly noted for his devotion to the music of johann sebastian bach. Listen to your favorite songs from bach goldberg variations etc by maggie cole now. Music profile for vladimir feltsman, born 8 january 1952. Laurson, musicweb international issued now, on nimbus, is vladimir feltsman s recording of the goldberg variations which was once available on. Vladimir feltsman presents insights drawn from a lifetime of devotion to music. The second book contains an italian concerto and a french overture, the third book contains works of for organ, and the fourth book includes the goldberg variations.
Rarely has so much unpleasantness been put into a fictional character. One quite simply cannot live without his recordings of the bach goldberg variations and the complete well tempered clavier. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In addition to these personal reflections, the book reproduces the highly informative liner notes feltsman provided for many of the recordings in his extensive discography, ranging from bachs goldberg variations to the 20thcentury compositions of soviet russias forgotten composers. Bachs title page to the partitas read preludes, courantes, sarabandes, gigues, minuets and other galanteries. For some people this recording might come as a shock. Goldberg variations vladimir feltsman on allmusic 1992. It seems that the additional possibilities this instrument has over the harpsichord can even be considered an obstacle, rather than an advantage. In 2020, feltsman issued the sixth volume in his survey of schuberts piano sonatas on the nimbus alliance label. Judging from the french suites and the bwv 831 overture in the french style, feltsman s approach to bach is very personal, characterized by pensive delicacy as well as dancelike exuberance. Aug 30, 1987 vladimir feltsman, the 35yearold russian pianist who arrived in new york on aug. Here is my new book, a murder mystery with a musical polemic.
Goldberg variations, 4 duets christiane jaccottet by christiane jaccottet cd, jan1990, pilz vienna masters series at the best online prices at ebay. With the duets, the second book of the welltempered clavier and the goldberg variations, all written during the same period, bach completed his exploration of and contribution for the keyboard. Buy vladimir feltsman s album titled forgotten russians to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Bachs goldberg variations for harpsichord, bwv 988, have been arranged for a great variety of instruments and instrumental combinations, so a string orchestra wouldnt seem much of a stretch.
We have a number of out of print complete books online. Another version for courageous listeners is by vladimir feltsman, whos. Feltsman debuted with the moscow philharmonic at eleven 11 years of age. Goldberg variations cd, musical heritage society for. Bach goldberg variations best recordings on the piano. Jandos version of the welltempered klavier book 2 which came out. Pianist vladimir feltsman plays bachs goldberg variations. Johann sebastian bach vladimir feltsman the welltempered clavier, bwv 846869 book i. Vladimir feltsman program book by philharmonic society of. Newmans edition of the goldberg variations is a marvelous and valuable contribution it is inspired and inspiring, a real gift from a bach practitioner to future practitioners. This is a partial list of commercial or professional recordings of johann sebastian bachs goldberg variations, organized chronologically. The mannes college, for one, was there from the beginning with its series mannes bach 2000 and on wednesday evening, it picked up for the fall with a performance of the 24 preludes and fugues of the welltempered clavier, book 1, by the pianist vladimir feltsman.
Catalogue of vladimir feltsman bach goldberg variations bach the welltempered clavier bach 7 keyboard concertos bach art of fugue beethoven piano sonatas op. An invaluable essay of the work by feltsman comes with the sleeve notes. She has her own group of admirers and giving her distinguished scholarly and pianistic career its viably justified. Explore releases from vladimir feltsman at discogs. Feltsman is content with most of his bach recordings, which also include the goldberg variations, recorded live during a return visit to russia 01612670932 and the complete welltempered clavier 01612671052 and 671622. Buy johann sebastian bach the french suites by vladimir feltsman piano, johann sebastian bach, none from amazons classical music store. Vladimir feltsman is highly regarded for his eloquent piano playing and wide repertoire, which ranges from bach to the moderns. About the book vladimir feltsman presents insights drawn from a lifetime of devotion to music. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. His recordings also include a live performance at the moscow conservatory of the goldberg variations and a release in april 1996 titled the well tempered clavier book ii. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from vladimir feltsman at the discogs marketplace. Vladimir feltsman s essays about music, the programme and linernotes he wrote for his own concerts and recordings and a study of bachs the welltempered clavier. Vladimir oskarovich feltsman was born on january 8, 1952, in moscow.
Chicago tribune vladimir feltsman has a very personal view of the muchrecorded goldberg variations, likely to illicit strong reactions. Glenn goulds arresting version of the bach goldberg variations, first released in the. Feltsman wanted more than the success of a piano virtuoso. Gould 1955, 1981, hewitt 1999, 2015, perahia, schiff, zhu. His recordings also include a live performance at the moscow conservatory of the goldberg variations and a release from 1996 of the welltempered clavier book ii. Goldberg variations bwv 988 played by vladimir felesman buy this. Internationally known as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, vladimir feltsman has performed works from johann sebastian bach and such russian composers as alfred schnittke and nikolai karentnikov.
Johann sebastian bach 16851750 goldberg variations, bwv 988 pub. To say the main character, gloria goldberg goldberg garrison gloria ggg is unlikable is an understatement. With vladimir feltsman s similarly revelatory performance currently out of the catalogs, perahias is probably the best piano version available. Bach goldberg variations the best recordings part 3 piano versions. Johann sebastian bach the french suites by vladimir feltsman. Beginning with his early days studying the piano in the special school for music in moscow, he writes compellingly about his experience of becoming a professional musician and passing along what he learned to the next generation. Goldberg variations bwv 988 played by vladimir feltsman. Playing bachs goldberg variations on the piano exhibits enormous challenges. Distinguished pianists murray perahia, vladimir feltsman, angela hewitt. Compared to his controversial goldberg variations, replete with register displacements and joy riding octave shifts, vladimir feltsmans art of fugue is the very model of sobriety. This is a partial list of commercial or professional recordings of johann sebastian bachs.
Pianist vladimir feltsman plays bachs goldberg variations youtube. Goldberg variations, bwv988 vladimir feltsman piano feltsman s touch is very deliberate, delicate, and of weightless elegance in the aria, though never precious. All repeats are observed and the entire work spans more than 79 mins. Part iii is given over to organ music, and part iv to the goldberg variations. Pianist feltsman finds fame plays out quickly baltimore sun. Goldberg variations cd, musical heritage society at the best online prices at ebay. His father, the composer oscar feltsman, was known in the soviet union for popular songs and musical comedies. Vladimir feltsman recalls his years as a nonperson.
Oct 03, 2000 the mannes college, for one, was there from the beginning with its series mannes bach 2000 and on wednesday evening, it picked up for the fall with a performance of the 24 preludes and fugues of. Octaves are used sparingly in some variations to enhance the bass voice. The goldberg variations are by no means easy in any sense, but nowadays there is such a surplus of. Overview v biography v discography v songs v credits v awards v related v. Listen to your favorite songs from vladimir feltsman. Forgotten russians by vladimir feltsman 710357637728. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus.
He wanted the freedom to play such decidedly unvirtuosic works as bachs goldberg variations and beethovens diabelli variations. Goldberg variations to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Nov 21, 2015 johann sebastian bach 16851750 goldberg variations, bwv 988 pub. But why does a book s main character have to be likable. Feltsman, vladimir, october 26, 1991, live at the moscow conservatory, musical heritage. Vladimir feltsmans essays about music, the programme and linernotes he wrote for his own concerts and recordings and a study of bachs the welltempered clavier. Johann sebastian bach, vladimir feltsman johann sebastian bach. Ironically, the one recording he wasnt satisfied with was the one he gave up his sony contract to make. Her style, however, hasnt met the test of time well, taking into account the knowledge of bach performances we have from past decades. Issued now, on nimbus, is vladimir feltsman s recording of the goldberg variations which was once available on musicmastersbmg and through the heritage music society. Clavierubung, keyboard exercises would be expanded in time to include three more volumes. Issued now, on nimbus, is vladimir feltsman s recording of the goldberg variations which was once available on musicmastersbmg and through the musical heritage society.
Jun 19, 2019 in addition to these personal reflections, the book reproduces the highly informative liner notes feltsman provided for many of the recordings in his extensive discography, ranging from bachs goldberg variations to the 20thcentury compositions of soviet russias forgotten composers. That was in the early 1990s, shortly after they were recorded at a recital feltsman gave on 26 october 1991, at the moscow conservatory. The clavierubung collection represents the most popular musical forms, genres and styles of keyboard music of that time. That was in the early 90s, shortly after they were recorded at a recital feltsman gave on october 26 th, 1991, at the moscow conservatory. Forgotten russians by vladimir feltsman 710357637728 cd. The well tempered clavier bwv 870893 book ii music. Vladimir feltsman, piano pianist and conductor vladimir feltsman is one of the most versatile and constantly interesting musicians of our time. Rosalyn turuck, another great bach pioneer, recorded the goldberg variations many times over, on piano and harpsichord, live and in the studio. Buy vladimir feltsmans album titled forgotten russians to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Improvisations are made in many variations, bringing out a different color and tonal beauty but retaining its originality. Issued now, on nimbus, is vladimir feltsmans recording of the goldberg variations which was once available on musicmastersbmg and through the musical heritage society.
Vladimir feltsman bachs instrumental works discography. His vast repertoire encompasses music from the baroque to 21stcentury composers. Thus he was not altogether surprised at what happened when, eight years ago, he. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Russian violinist dmitry sitkovetsky, responsible for a variety of intriguing string. You can alphabetically sort each column by clicking on the small box at the top of that column click again to sort reversealphabetically. Goldberg variations, 4 duets christiane jaccottet by. What is the best recording of bachs goldberg variations, and. Albums include goldberg variations, the piano sonatas op. The unwieldy, difficulttovoice mirror fugues, for instance, have rarely sounded so transparent and crisp. That was in the early 1990s, shortly after they were recorded at a recital feltsman gave on. Theres no question that his interpretation is extremely unusual, and he is ready to take any blame or glory for it. One of those is a russian emigre and he agrees strongly with my assessment. I have the musical heritage society cd of vladimir feltsman s 1991 performance of the goldberg variations recorded at the moscow conservatory, and have twice ordered additional copies to hand out to my friends as gifts.
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