Wiener Urtext Edition Bach - The Well Tempered Clavier BWV 846-869 - Piano
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Summary of This Score
This 1997 revision of Johann Sebastian Bach's "The Well-Tempered Clavier" offers a demanding editorial approach focused on textual clarity and musical relevance. Beyond various minor adjustments (notably around accidentals and ornamentation signs), this edition stands out for a remarkable correction in the Prelude in B Minor: at measure 11, the Wiener Urtext Edition does not follow the autograph, which appears to contain an error and which Bach himself never corrected.
Instead, the volume adopts an earlier version considered more musically logical, supported by a correction from J. Fr. Agricola dating from his studies with Bach (circa 1740). For the performer, this choice is not a mere detail: it influences the understanding of phrasing, harmonic continuity, and voice leading coherence. This is a valuable asset for pianists and harpsichordists wishing to study Bach with editorial material that is both rigorous and musically convincing, whether for study, lessons, or concert purposes.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Johann Sebastian Bach | Difficulty | easy to medium |
| Edition | Wiener Urtext Edition | Pages | 152 |
| Instrumentation | keyboard (piano / harpsichord) | Year of Publication | 1997 (revision) |
| Genre | classical score | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is this edition of The Well-Tempered Clavier suitable for piano and harpsichord?
The indicated instrumentation is keyboard, intended for use with either piano or harpsichord.
What is the difficulty level of this Bach score?
The announced level ranges from easy to medium. Thus, the score fits within a progressive study of Bach's repertoire.
What correction does the Wiener Urtext Edition provide in the Prelude in B minor?
In measure 11 of the Prelude in B minor, the 1997 edition follows an earlier version rather than the autograph text. This choice is supported by a correction from J. Fr. Agricola, dated around 1740. It concerns phrasing, harmonic continuity, and voice leading.
How many pages does The Well-Tempered Clavier BWV 846-869 contain?
The volume contains 152 pages and includes BWV 846 to 869.
From what year is this Wiener Urtext revision?
The revision published by Wiener Urtext Edition dates from 1997, with adjustments notably concerning accidentals and ornamentation signs.
