Angela hewitt, wigmore hall, london global the guardian. May 17, 2006 indeed, angela hewitt will be recording this suite and two others by rameau in june for a new recording to be released next year. Such is her natural affinity for bachs style, her aliveness to his dancing rhythms and her sensitive use of the modern instrument, that she is the natural successor to a prestigious line of great bach pianists. Angela hewitt born into a musical family her father was the cathedral organist in ottawa, canada, angela hewitt began her piano studies at the age of three, performed in public at four years of age, and a year later won her first scholarship. Angela hewitt has made bachs music the cornerstone of her brilliant. Angela hewitt s acclaimed recordings of bach on the piano have received the highest critical acclaim and found their way into thousands of homes, selling over nearly 400,000 copies since her recording of the inventions burst onto the scene in 1994. Masterclass with angela hewitt its all about piano. Hewitt s impressive run of recordings has been collected into this 2010 box set, which is 15 discs and a booklet. This was the second release in the bach cycle, dating from 1995. The french suites themselves are in two groups of three. Pianist angela hewitts highly acclaimed world tour of bachs the welltempered clavier, recently reached manchesters bridgewater hall, with two concerts on 8. Angela hewitt approaches all of these works in a very free manner she ornaments a great deal, far more than what many performers would do. Pianist angela hewitt embarks on a bach odyssey, 12.
This disc includes works from the second and third. The bach that launched the programme was the english suite. At the age of nine she gave her first recital at torontos royal conservatory of music and later. Read about no 12 in f minor prelude by angela hewitt and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Angela hewitts recordings of j s bachs keyboard works are rapidly being seen as the definitive modern survey on the piano. Angela hewitt bachs instrumental works discography. The toccatas played by angela hewitt hyperion records recorded 1518 january 2002 on a steinway piano the toccata is one of the earliest works of j. This disc includes works from the second and third volumes.
She then studied with french pianist jeanpaul sevilla 197377 in. Hewitts impressive run of recordings has been collected into this 2010 box set, which is 15 discs and a booklet. 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. A prominent recording artist for hyperion since the 1990s, angela hewitt has become the most esteemed interpreter of bach since glenn gould, and for many listeners, the most distinctive performer of this music on piano. Angela hewitt has made bachs music the cornerstone of her brilliant, exuberant artistry. She then went on to be the student of french pianist jeanpaul sevilla at the university of ottawa. High class c anadian pianist angela hewitt, renowned for her interpretations of bach, will give a masterclass to justine leroux, student of paris conservatoire, and krzysztof moskalewicz, student of guildhall school, on bach and mozart respectively, in spiring them to discover new facets to famous pieces.
The 2008 recording of the welltempered clavier is centrally. The welltempered clavier, book 2 no 3 in c sharp major, bwv872. The angela hewitt bach playlist by angela hewitt on. Join us as she continues the second season of her remarkable fouryear journey through all of bachs keyboard works. Like every other man, bach had to start out as a bungler before he could become a master.
Pianist angela hewitt embarks on a bach odyssey, 12 recitals. Jun 08, 2011 as always with this artist, first impressions were wonderful. 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. On this occasion that consisted of music by two french keyboard masters, couperin and ravel. Ottawas angela hewitt is never one to shy away from a big project. Angela hewitt, who is recording all of bachs keyboard works on piano, has proven to be one of the most inspired interpreters of his music. Canadian pianist angela hewitt is the acknowledged master of bach on the piano. 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. The french suites, bwv 812817, are six suites which johann sebastian bach wrote for the. Bach, angela hewitt the french suites 1995, cd discogs. To stay informed, please join my mailing list to receive updates on my touring activities, recordings, and masterclasses.
Angela hewitt, who is recording all of bachs keyboard works on piano, has proven to be. Angela hewitt s performances of bachs english suites must rank among the finest piano renditions since glenn gould recorded them in the early 70s. She makes the unconventional choice of a c sharp in bar 7 of the prelude in g major bwv 884 from book. Angela hewitt is one of the foremost living interpreters of bach. As well as the six french suites, which contain some of bachs most attractive music, the doublecd. Angela hewitts acclaimed recordings of bach on the piano have received the highest critical acclaim and found their way into thousands of homes, selling nearly 400,000 copies since her recording of the inventions burst onto the scene in 1994. In this concert she plays bachs 24 preludes and fugues from the welltempered clavier, book i. The bulk of this recording is devoted to the french suites in which hewitt includes a second minuet in no.
And then there would be one for all the toccatas and one for all the french suites, which is the second concert in ottawa on march 18. Angela hewitts acclaimed recordings of bach on the piano have received the highest critical acclaim and found their way into thousands of homes, selling over nearly 400,000 copies since her recording of the inventions burst onto the scene in 1994. As well as the six french suites, which contain some of bachs most attractive music, the doublecd includes the eighteen little preludes for beginners, and the sonata in d minorbachs own transcription of one of his solo violin sonatas. Hewitts allemande was gentle, whirring with the cloud of agrements in rameaus score. As a project which was initiated a little before musicweb internationals classical pages took to the air but which has been covered extensively. Angela hewitt strode on to the wigmore stage for her bbc lunchtime recital and plunged straight into bachs c minor french suite. Toccatas played by angela hewitt bach cantatas website.
This set features the french suites, some of bachs most popular works for. More than 1050000 cds, dvds, vinyls, games, technics, equipment and toys since 1991 at your service. 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. The best bach piano playlist by angela hewitt on apple. Angela hewitts playing on these two discs is like a breeze of warm, fresh and fragrant air through your listening space. Hyperions record of the month for january takes multiawardwinning baroque legend angela hewitt to the elegantly refined french court of the early eighteenth century. More than 1050000 cds, dvds, vinyls, games, technics, equipment. Apr 16, 2018 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. It was cold day in winnipeg when angela hewitt answered the phone to begin our interview.
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. The internationally known canadian pianist is about to embark on a massive. Taking time with bach classical music the guardian. This is a magnificent retrospective of angela hewitts achievement as a pianist in the keyboard works of j. My references for the french suites are scattered somewhere between michael studer, that till fellner disc i mentioned earlier, and glenn gould on prized but scratchy old lps. Courante directed by anais spiro each year, webcasts. During her formative years, she studied violin, recorder, and classical ballet, in addition to piano. Well tempered clavier book one angela hewitt early.
Bachs complete welltempered clavier by angela hewitt highlights. Enjoy a masterclass in your own home subscribe now and get instant access. I particularly enjoyed the lightness of her treatment of the airs of nos. 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. Hewitts playing makes bachs music live, for me, in a way that even the greatest. The english suites by angela hewitt 34571174518 cd. Aug 03, 2016 ottawas angela hewitt is never one to shy away from a big project. Cd1 sonata in d minor bwv964 1822 1 adagio 317 2 fuga. The french suites, bwv 812817, are six suites which johann sebastian bach wrote for the clavier harpsichord or clavichord between the years of 1722 and 1725.
Angela hewitt performs the art of fugue at the royal festival hall, london se1, on 2 october and 7 may. French suite no 4 in e flat major, bwv815 movement 2 allemande. Born into a musical family, angela hewitt began her piano studies at the age of three, performing in public at four and a year later winning her first scholarship. Allegro 603 3 andante 402 4 allegro 500 french suite no 1 in d minor bwv812 1515 5 allemande 308 6 courante 214 7 sarabande 351 8 menuet i and ii 308 9 gigue 2. Well tempered clavier book one angela hewitt early music. His opus 1 he disowned earlier compositions is the piano sonata he composed between 1946 and 1948 for. This set features the french suites, some of bachs most popular works for keyboard, as well as a number of extra pieces.
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. The english suites, bwv 806811, are a set of six suites written by the german composer johann sebastian bach for harpsichord or clavichord and generally thought to be the earliest of his 19 suites for keyboard, the others being the six french suites, bwv 812817, the six partitas, bwv 825830 and the overture in the french style, bwv 831. That fluttering sound you hear is a musicologists heart floating to heaven. Jeanphilippe rameau topped the summit of the musical establishmentnamed compositeur du cabinet du roi in 1745yet his pedigree was hardly auspicious. Angela hewitt, cc obe born july 26, 1958 is a canadian classical pianist. The suites were later given the name french first recorded usage by friedrich wilhelm marpurg in 1762. Goldberg variations aria mit verschiedenen veranderungen, bwv988.
Angela hewitt samtliche werke fur klavier hyperion. The bach that launched the programme was the english suite no 3. Indeed, angela hewitt will be recording this suite and two others by rameau in june for a new recording to be released next year. Angela hewitt is an internationally renowned pianist possessed of exceptional. As always with this artist, first impressions were wonderful. After world war ii, dutilleux became director of music productions at french radio, resigning in 1963 to devote himself entirely to composition. Times and received a juno award that year for bach. Hewitt was born in ottawa, ontario, canada on july 26, 1958. See you along the way gift subscriptions now available. The g minor, from book two, which is a real organ fugue, a fantastic prelude too. Hewitt s playing makes bachs music live, for me, in a way that even the greatest. For a time a travelling violinist, he held numerous.
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