It was cold day in winnipeg when angela hewitt answered the phone to begin our interview. 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. The 2008 recording of the welltempered clavier is centrally. His opus 1 he disowned earlier compositions is the piano sonata he composed between 1946 and 1948 for. Times and received a juno award that year for bach. After world war ii, dutilleux became director of music productions at french radio, resigning in 1963 to devote himself entirely to composition. Angela hewitt has made bachs music the cornerstone of her brilliant, exuberant artistry. Angela hewitt is an internationally renowned pianist possessed of exceptional.
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. Angela hewitt is one of the foremost living interpreters of bach. She then studied with french pianist jeanpaul sevilla 197377 in. The bulk of this recording is devoted to the french suites in which hewitt includes a second minuet in no. 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. Hewitts impressive run of recordings has been collected into this 2010 box set, which is 15 discs and a booklet. Angela hewitts recordings of j s bachs keyboard works are rapidly being seen as the definitive modern survey on the piano. 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. The english suites by angela hewitt 34571174518 cd. Cd1 sonata in d minor bwv964 1822 1 adagio 317 2 fuga. Bachs complete welltempered clavier by angela hewitt highlights.
This set features the french suites, some of bachs most popular works for. Join us as she continues the second season of her remarkable fouryear journey through all of bachs keyboard works. The french suites themselves are in two groups of three. More than 1050000 cds, dvds, vinyls, games, technics, equipment.
Aug 03, 2016 ottawas angela hewitt is never one to shy away from a big project. On this occasion that consisted of music by two french keyboard masters, couperin and ravel. Hyperions record of the month for january takes multiawardwinning baroque legend angela hewitt to the elegantly refined french court of the early eighteenth century. At the age of nine she gave her first recital at torontos royal conservatory of music and later. 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 welltempered clavier, book 2 no 3 in c sharp major, bwv872. As well as the six french suites, which contain some of bachs most attractive music, the doublecd.
Angela hewitt performs the art of fugue at the royal festival hall, london se1, on 2 october and 7 may. The bach that launched the programme was the english suite no 3. Angela hewitt, wigmore hall, london global the guardian. 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. 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. Angela hewitt s performances of bachs english suites must rank among the finest piano renditions since glenn gould recorded them in the early 70s. Ottawas angela hewitt is never one to shy away from a big project. Hewitt s playing makes bachs music live, for me, in a way that even the greatest. Courante directed by anais spiro each year, webcasts. The bach that launched the programme was the english suite. 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.
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. Hewitts allemande was gentle, whirring with the cloud of agrements in rameaus score. Toccatas played by angela hewitt bach cantatas website. The angela hewitt bach playlist by angela hewitt on. Well tempered clavier book one angela hewitt early. 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 a project which was initiated a little before musicweb internationals classical pages took to the air but which has been covered extensively. See you along the way gift subscriptions now available.
Bach, angela hewitt the french suites 1995, cd discogs. Angela hewitts performances of bachs english suites must rank among the finest piano renditions since glenn gould recorded them in the early 70s. Canadian pianist angela hewitt is the acknowledged master of bach on the piano. This disc includes works from the second and third volumes. She makes the unconventional choice of a c sharp in bar 7 of the prelude in g major bwv 884 from book. More than 1050000 cds, dvds, vinyls, games, technics, equipment and toys since 1991 at your service. The best bach piano playlist by angela hewitt on apple. Jeanphilippe rameau topped the summit of the musical establishmentnamed compositeur du cabinet du roi in 1745yet his pedigree was hardly auspicious. Hewitt s impressive run of recordings has been collected into this 2010 box set, which is 15 discs and a booklet. I particularly enjoyed the lightness of her treatment of the airs of nos. Angela hewitt bachs instrumental works discography. French suite no 4 in e flat major, bwv815 movement 2 allemande. As always with this artist, first impressions were wonderful.
Angela hewitt, who is recording all of bachs keyboard works on piano, has proven to be. This was the second release in the bach cycle, dating from 1995. 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 suites were later given the name french first recorded usage by friedrich wilhelm marpurg in 1762. Angela hewitt samtliche werke fur klavier hyperion. The internationally known canadian pianist is about to embark on a massive. 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.
She then went on to be the student of french pianist jeanpaul sevilla at the university of ottawa. This is a magnificent retrospective of angela hewitts achievement as a pianist in the keyboard works of j. Masterclass with angela hewitt its all about piano. 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. Pianist angela hewitt has established herself at the highest level, not least through her superb, awardwinning recordings for hyperion. That fluttering sound you hear is a musicologists heart floating to heaven. Hewitts playing makes bachs music live, for me, in a way that even the greatest. To stay informed, please join my mailing list to receive updates on my touring activities, recordings, and masterclasses. Angela hewitts playing on these two discs is like a breeze of warm, fresh and fragrant air through your listening space. 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. Pianist angela hewitt embarks on a bach odyssey, 12 recitals. Read about no 12 in f minor prelude by angela hewitt and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Angela hewitt has made bachs music the cornerstone of her brilliant.
Goldberg variations aria mit verschiedenen veranderungen, bwv988. For a time a travelling violinist, he held numerous. 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. Taking time with bach classical music 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. Indeed, angela hewitt will be recording this suite and two others by rameau in june for a new recording to be released next year. Well tempered clavier book one angela hewitt early music. Pianist angela hewitts highly acclaimed world tour of bachs the welltempered clavier, recently reached manchesters bridgewater hall, with two concerts on 8. Pianist angela hewitt embarks on a bach odyssey, 12. Enjoy a masterclass in your own home subscribe now and get instant access. This disc includes works from the second and third.
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. 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. During her formative years, she studied violin, recorder, and classical ballet, in addition to piano. Jun 08, 2011 as always with this artist, first impressions were wonderful. 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. Hewitt was born in ottawa, ontario, canada on july 26, 1958. Angela hewitt, cc obe born july 26, 1958 is a canadian classical pianist. 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. Angela hewitt strode on to the wigmore stage for her bbc lunchtime recital and plunged straight into bachs c minor french suite. 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. In this concert she plays bachs 24 preludes and fugues from the welltempered clavier, book i. The french suites, bwv 812817, are six suites which johann sebastian bach wrote for the.
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