Possibly canadas greatest living treasure in the realm of classical music is pianist angela hewitt. She has a huge and musically diverse repertoire her recent recordings of scarlatti sonatas are quite scrumptious, but is best known for her complete recordings of j. Critical response to this extraordinary cycle has been glowingly positive. Listening to angela hewitts latest thoughts on bachs welltempered clavier alongside her late1990s hyperion cycle 1198, 799, it appears that her interpretations havent changed so much as evolved, intensified and, most important, internalised. Not only is angela hewitt the premier bach pianist of her generation but she is also a premier educator as seen in her abundent, highly detailed and thoroughly enjoyable liner notes that accompany her cds. I also have many of the andras schiff recordings of bach which i also like. Angela hewitt is one of the foremost living interpreters of bach. Recorded early in angela hewitt s bach cycle, the popular french suites along with the little preludes and other two more dynamic virtuoso pieces take a step back from the more serious and complex fugal compositions of bach and settle into the restrained elegance of the courtly and rustic dances of the era.
Pianist angela hewitt begins bach odyssey in ireland. Angela hewitt s performances of bach s english suites must rank among the finest piano renditions since glenn gould recorded them in the early 70s. This was the second of two concerts in which the results, commissioned by the wigmore hall with the support of the fondation hoffmann, were programmed. Angela hewitt is an internationally renowned pianist possessed of exceptional authority, polished technique and deeply expressive musicality.
Listening to angela hewitt s latest thoughts on bach s welltempered clavier alongside her late1990s hyperion cycle 1198, 799, it appears that her interpretations havent changed so much as evolved, intensified and, most important, internalised. Fazioli each cd comes in a papersleeve, bundled in a cardboardbox with 32 page booklet. Angela hewitt has made bachs music the cornerstone of her brilliant, exuberant artistry. Towards the end of last year, hyperion rereleased angela hewitt s recordings of the well tempered clavier from the late 1990s in a budget boxed set.
Hewitts book ii possesses is real depth, intelligence and maturity that makes this set stand out. As her australian tour kicks off, one of the worlds great bach interpreters talks the death of cds, the decline in arts journalism and dancing to. Aug 12, 2019 remarkable canadian pianist angela hewitt has received global acclaim in a broad range of music from mozart and beethoven through to liszt, debussy and messiaen. Hewitt has performed around the world in recital and as soloist with orchestra. Her recitals sing and dance, dazzling with their dexterity, yet captivating with their wisdom and joy. Angela hewitt bach series page 1 of 2 presto classical. The welltempered clavier 4cd box set angela hewitt. Amongst them is canadian pianist angela hewitt, described by gramophone as todays finest exponent of bachs keyboard music. Pianist angela hewitt talks bach with alan rusbridger. But she always avoided his final work thinking it was too tough. Bach, angela hewitt the welltempered clavier 2009, cd. Bach since glenn gould, canadian pianist angela hewitt has surpassed her usual high standards in this astonishing set of the welltempered clavier.
She is best known for her cycle of bach recordings which she began in 1994 and finished in 2005covering all of the major keyboard works of j. Cd 16 is a bonus sampler of the artist performing nonbach works. These qualities characterise the playing of each and. Oct 30, 2007 angela hewitt is traveling the world this season bearing great armfuls of bach, gifts to be bestowed on places as distant as macao, colombia and south africa. Bach probably never thought anyone would ever play either book all at once in a concert. The welltempered clavier, book 1 by angela hewitt on.
Critical response to this extraordinary cycle has been glowingly positive across the boards, and hewitt won awards from the. Angela hewitt piano artist hyperion records cds, mp3. Shop and buy angela hewitts bach book for piano sheet music. Angela hewitt, a phenomenal artist whose recitals and awardwinning recordings have been praised by critics and audiences around the world, is one of the great modern bach interpreters, says the.
This set came early in hewitts massive, 11year traversal of bachs major keyboard works. In 2010 she commissioned seven composers from around the world to write short pieces inspired by bach which were published in a collection along with several of her own bach transcriptions entitled angela hewitt s bach book. Bach since glenn gould, she is also known for her command of a vast repertoire, as well as her clarity and precision. She relives how she overcame fear and major surgery. Angela hewitts dress style has nothing to do with the quality of her musicianship, or her packed schedule which is that of one of the greatest interpeters of bach now living. From 2016 until 2020, angela hewitt presents the bach odyssey, an ambitious and exciting overview of the complete keyboard works of j s bach in twelve recitals over four years, in venues around the world including londons wigmore hall, tokyos kioi hall. Its eight weeks now that im home alone without company except for all of you. With the virus pandemic now overtaking all of normal life, i find myself in lockdown in my london flat, where already for two weeks ive seen nobody other than the cashiers in the supermarket around the corner. Bach, js the well tempered clavier, book 1 by angela. Shop and buy angela hewitt s bach book for piano sheet music.
This is a magnificent retrospective of angela hewitts achievement as a pianist in the keyboard works of j. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Includes transcriptions by hewitt, walton, howells, and newly commissioned transcriptions by dean, holloway, katschernin, and others. Hewitts recordings of the well tempered clavier recent rerelease peter bright wrote february 25, 2008. Pianist angela hewitt has established herself at the highest level, not least through her superb, awardwinning recordings for hyperion. Angela hewitts performances of bachs english suites must rank among the finest piano renditions since glenn gould recorded them in the early 70s. August 2007 sees the start of angela hewitts bach world tour in which she will bring her celebrated. Angela hewitt is traveling the world this season bearing great armfuls of bach, gifts to be bestowed on places as distant as macao, colombia and south africa.
Admirers of canadian pianist angela hewitts lightly articulated and elegantly phrased bach playing wont be disappointed by this recording. Angela hewitt piano js bach continues to be as central to the canadian pianists performance as it has been to her own musical life. The daughter of an organist, hewitt began to study piano at age three, making her public debut at the age of four, winning a scholarship at six, and eventually. To stay informed, please join my mailing list to receive updates on my touring activities, recordings, and masterclasses. Bachs welltempered clavier by angela hewitt, book i. Praised for her exquisite recordings for hyperion and hailed as one of the most original interpreters of the music of j. The english suites by angela hewitt 34571174518 cd. Recorded early in angela hewitts bach cycle, the popular french suites along with the little preludes and other two more dynamic virtuoso pieces take a step back from the more serious and complex fugal compositions of bach and settle into the restrained elegance of the courtly and rustic dances of the era. Recorded in jesuschristuskirche, berlin, on 816 september 2008. Angela hewitt s dress style has nothing to do with the quality of her musicianship, or her packed schedule which is that of one of the greatest interpeters of bach now living. Hewitt was born in ottawa, ontario, canada on july 26, 1958. For many years now, the internationally acclaimed pianist angela hewitt has been firmly established as one of the leading interpreters local rate 0333 344 0070.
For those who think of bach as mechanical and mathematical, angela hewitt has a surprise for you bach is melodic and lyrical as well. Four years after her heralded recital at hku, hewitt is returning in fall 2018 to present the complete welltempered clavier. Sep 19, 2008 angela hewitt is one of the foremost living interpreters of bach. Her world tour brings her to londons wigmore hall next week. The daughter of an organist, hewitt began to study piano at age three, making a public debut at the age of four, winning a scholarship at six, and eventually adding. She talks to alan rusbridger about the joy and difficulty of playing. Bachs welltempered clavier by angela hewitt, book i cultural. Angela hewitts bach book for piano hal leonard online. The welltempered clavier, book 2 angela hewitt on allmusic 1999. Angela hewitt, piano from her own living room during the lockdown in 2020. Join us as she continues the second season of her remarkable fouryear journey through all of bachs keyboard works. Angela hewitts bach book piano solo classical sheet music. Well tempered clavier book one angela hewitt early. Her recording of bachs the art of fugue was released on october 17, 2014.
The new bach book is a successor to harriet cohens dating from 1932, collecting arrangements from leading composers of her day which cohen then toured in concert. For the first of her two international festival recitals, hewitt performs the 24 preludes and fugues of book 1, launching with the serene, rippling beauty of the opening c major prelude, cherished the world over. Angela hewitts bach book, 23 november 2010 boulezian. Towards the end of last year, hyperion rereleased angela hewitts recordings of the well tempered clavier from the late 1990s in a budget boxed set. From 2016 until 2020, angela hewitt presents the bach odyssey, an ambitious and exciting overview of the complete keyboard works of j s bach in twelve recitals over four years, in venues around the world including londons wigmore hall, tokyos kioi hall and new yorks 92nd street y. Bach have established her as one of the composers foremost interpreters of our time.
Angela hewitts performances of bach have established her as one of the composers foremost interpreters. Ten years ago angela hewitt recorded a version of the welltempered clavier book i. Now, fresh from her bach world tourin which she performed the complete welltempered clavier from august 2007 until the end of october 2008 in 58 cities in 21 countries on six. Bachs complete welltempered clavier by angela hewitt highlights.
As a project which was initiated a little before musicweb internationals classical pages took to the air but which has been covered extensively. Sep 19, 2012 pianist angela hewitt has played bach everywhere from beijing to bogota. In this concert she plays bachs 24 preludes and fugues from the welltempered clavier, book i. Hewitt has been on an odyssey of concerts featuring all of bachs keyboard works and is past the halfway point. She isnt playing in a tradition, she is making bach fresh and thrilling for a new generation of listeners as a great storyteller. One of the classical musics most celebrated artists, pianist angela hewitt, returns to ireland to begin a major international project, performing the first of 12 core concerts in her new bach. Pianist angela hewitt talks bach with alan rusbridger music. They sing and dance more than any of the other keyboard works. Mar 16, 2015 angela hewitt is an internationally renowned pianist possessed of exceptional authority, polished technique and deeply expressive musicality. In 2016 angela embarked on a fouryear mission to present all the major keyboard works of j. Now, fresh from her bach world tourin which she performed the complete welltempered clavier from august 2007 until the end of october 2008 in 58 cities in 21 countries on. Bach, johann sebastian angela hewitts bach book for.
Piano sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. Widely considered the best interpreter of the keyboard music of j. Angela hewitt bachs instrumental works discography. Includes transcriptions by hewitt, walton, howells, and newly. Bachs welltempered clavier by angela hewitt, book ii. Delicacy and transparency combine thrillingly with power and vigour. Hewitt s recordings of the well tempered clavier recent rerelease peter bright wrote february 25, 2008. In this 2003 release from hyperion, hewitt rivals gould in thoughtfulness, profound musicality, and boldness, and she may even have an edge over him since her distinctive playing has none of the. Angela hewitt is a highly esteemed pianist, particularly noted as a bach performer, but accomplished in an exceptionally large repertory embracing all eras of keyboard music. It was followed shortly afterwards by book ii which was similarly received. Collection of 11 bach transcriptions performed by concert pianist angela hewitt. Leading bach pianist angela hewitt has assembled a new book of music paying tribute to the ultimate baroque master. Well tempered clavier book one angela hewitt early music.
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