J.S.Bach Das Wohltemperierte Klavier The Well-Tempered Clavier Book I Live Performance Dror Biran

A live performance without an audience by Prof. Dror Biran College-Conservatory of Music University of Cincinnati.
Winner of top prizes at the M.K Čiurlionis International Piano Competition, the Cleveland International Piano among others, Israeli-American pianist Dror Biran has been described by The Cleveland Plain Dealer as “his fortissimos crashed and roared, but next to them came pianissimos that whispered seductively…he has technique to burn and uses it effectively.” Biran’s superb tonal control combined with interesting phrasing and voicing has won him consistent critical acclaim and enthusiastic audiences.
Biran has performed widely as a soloist with major orchestras including the Lithuanian Philharmonic Orchestra, RTVE Symphony Orchestra of Spain, Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Louisville Orchestra and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. He has played under the batons of Etinger, Rodan, Gueller, Gacia Asensio, Mester, Lane and others. His concert tours have taken him to the United States, Israel and South Africa, South Korea and China along with Eastern and Western Europe.
As an avid chamber musician, Biran has appeared on a regular basis with different music ensembles such as Carmel, Amernet and Aviv String Quartets. He premiered works by Grawemyer and Rome Award winners such as York Höler and Sebastian Currier. His concerts have been broadcasted by WUOL, WCLV, WQXR, The Voice of Music - Israel and Classic FM South Africa, among others. Biran can be heard on the JMC (Jerusalem Music Centre) and Centaur labels
A recipient of multiple scholarships from the America-Israel Cultural Foundation for distinguished musicians, Biran began his piano studies with Ms. Lily Dorfman, and mentored by Arie Vardi, Paul Schenly, Daniel Shapiro and Lee Luvisi. He graduated from Rubin Academy of Music at Tel-Aviv University and the Cleveland Institute of Music where he received his doctorate degree in piano performance.
Biran taught at the University of Louisville, Youngstown State University and Case Western Reserve University. Currently, he serves as Professor of Piano at the College-Conservatory of Music University of Cincinnati.
Teil I / Nr 1 BWV 846 C-Dur Arpeggiertes Klangflächenpräludium Engführungsfuge 00:16-05:22
Teil I / Nr 2 BWV 847 c-Moll Figuriertes Präludium Tanzfuge 05:22-09:12
Teil I / Nr 3 BWV 848 Cis-Dur Tanzpräludium / Menuett Fuga incomposta 09:13-13:13
Teil I / Nr 4 BWV 849 cis-Moll Aria Ricercar (Tripelfuge) 13:14-20:52
Teil I / Nr 5 BWV 850 D-Dur Figuriertes Präludium Fuga pathetica im franz. stil 20:53-24:25
Teil I / Nr 6 BWV 851 d-Moll Figuriertes Präludium Fuga composta 24:26-29:17
Teil I / Nr 7 BWV 852 Es-Dur Figuriertes Präludium Tanzfuge 29:18-34:45
Teil I / Nr 8 BWV 853 es-Moll Aria pathetica Ricercar 34:46-45:24
Teil I / Nr 9 BWV 854 E-Dur Tanzpräludium Fuga sciolta 45:26-48:13
Teil I / Nr 10 BWV 855 e-Moll Aria / figuriertes Präludium Invention 48:14-51:57
Teil I / Nr 11 BWV 856 F-Dur Tanzpräludium Tanzfuge 51:59-54:35
Teil I / Nr 12 BWV 857 f-Moll Praeludium ligatum Fuga pathetica 54:36-1:01:30
Teil I / Nr 13 BWV 858 Fis-Dur Tanzpräludium Tanzfuge 1:01:32-1:05:27
Teil I / Nr 14 BWV 859 fis-Moll Sinfonia Fuga pathetica 1:05:28-1:09:43
Teil I / Nr 15 BWV 860 G-Dur Figuriertes Präludium Tanzfuge 1:09:45-1:13:41
Teil I / Nr 16 BWV 861 g-Moll Praeludium patheticum Fuga pathetica 1:13:43-1:18:52
Teil I / Nr 17 BWV 862 As-Dur Concerto Fuga pathetica 1:18:53-1:23:02
Teil I / Nr 18 BWV 863 gis-Moll Sinfonia Fuga pathetica 1:23:05-1:28:49
Teil I / Nr 19 BWV 864 A-Dur Sinfonia Tanzfuge 1:28:50-1:33:18
Teil I / Nr 20 BWV 865 a-Moll Concerto Fuga ligata 1:33:18-1:39:22
Teil I / Nr 21 BWV 866 B-Dur Figuriertes Präludium Tanzfuge 1:39:24-1:43:07
Teil I / Nr 22 BWV 867 b-Moll Praeludium patheticum Ricercar 1:43:11-1:50:15
Teil I / Nr 23 BWV 868 H-Dur Sinfonia Fuga plagalis 1:50:17-1:54:19
Teil I / Nr 24 BWV 869 h-Moll Sonata Fuga pathetica 1:54:20-2:09:14

[@ThomasSchwan]

A uniquely lyrical, precious, expressive, poetic, singing interpretation, full of love in each and every note. The pianist's inner world and the universality of the music are harmonized in a very rare kind of intimacy. Masterful rendition of all architectural and contrapuntal elements. Truly original and personal yet also very much Bach idiomatic, a new word said in the interpretation of Bach at the piano. Thank you for this gift! Will keep listening and enjoying. From a fellow musician and Bach lover. All the best! Thomas

[@drorbiran111]

Wow! It means a lot when it comes from you!!! Thank you Thomas.

[@beehoney9357]

Thomas, you're a great person, not only a fantastic pianist, so close to my heart. (Btw I agree this interpretaion has a lot to love... the No 24 last, h-moll for e.g. is just played the way it should be in my opinion... a never ending journey into the universe floating weightless ad aeternum...)

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you for your kind words! And yes! @ThomasSchwan his interpretation is one of the absolute best I have heard.

[@xunyl87]

The greatest the masters and yet the most humble. This is what matters, music above all. You two are the best Bach interpreters I’ve ever had the honour to listen to. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. A pianist and Bach lover

[@drorbiran111]

@@xunyl87 thank you so much for your very kind words. I am touched. I am so glad that you enjoyed listening to my performance and Thomas’ of course!

[@fiandrhi]

This is a very introverted performance, focusing on the beauty rather than the virtuosity. I really appreciate it.

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much for your kind words.

[@jihanjoo]

I would've said "introspective" rather than "introverted," but I agree that this is a very thoughtful and personal interpretation. I like it a lot.

[@drorbiran111]

@@jihanjoo thank you so much for listening to my performance and for your very kind words!

[@fiandrhi]

@@jihanjoo I meant "introverted" in a positive way. In other words, I don't feel he's playing to the listener but is calmly focused on his own music making.

[@bernhardmeier-limberg5053]

@@fiandrhi Bach hat diese Stücke auch nicht für Publikum gedacht, sondern es sind Übungsstücke für seine Schüler für den häuslichen Gebrauch. Das daraus ein Kosmos der Klaviermusik entstand, war von Bach eher nicht vorgesehen. Der Interpret spielt dem entsprechend hervorragend, mit Herz und Verstand, gut verständlich und sehr anrührend. Ich bin begeistert.

[@jeanlouiscellario2225]

Très belle découverte. Un touché franc. Un respect des notes et un équilibre harmonieux bien soutenu et maintenu jusqu’au bout. Des chants d’une sensibilité mélodieuse qui se répondent sans débordement de l’écriture structurée de Bach. Autant de versions que d’interprétations, parfois ridiculement rapides ou maniérées. Celle de Dror est une belle surprise de rigueur « chantante ». Bravo à cet artiste qui mérite le respect et à être plus connu. A conserver assurément dans une playlist.

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much for your kind words.

[@blondellemarie-jeanne3845]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sicongpiano8637]

Thank you so much for uploading this❤. What an astonishing performance! So well-polished and well-organized!

[@drorbiran111]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@janwillemheijbroek9107]

I love this performance! Every note seems to get proper attention, the tempo is perfect ( not too fast like many younger players have done in the past to show their technical skills), but the most fabulous thing is the melody, this is by far the most "singing" version of the WTC book 1, that I know. You are a great artist with great sensitivity and poetry, Dror Biran!! Thanks to KZbin I know what incredibly beautiful music you can create on the piano. Thanks for uploading this truly wonderful gem!

[@drorbiran111]

Wow, I am so touched by your kind words! Thank you for listening.

[@janwillemheijbroek9107]

@@drorbiran111 Thank you for this quick and kind response. But it is your stupendous and breathtakingly beautiful music, which goes straight to my heart and soul, that created a deeply felt "Wow" in me.

[@drorbiran111]

@@janwillemheijbroek9107 thank you!!

[@seanschulze5418]

A monumental achievement - Bravo!

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you!

[@Yehong_Shi_Piano_Art]

Sensitive, profound and original, thanks for such touching interpretation!

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you kindly!

[@sergeivartanov1350]

Совершенно замечательное современное прочтение Баха!!! Мне очень импонируют его глубина и вместе с тем - человечность интонации!! Не приходится говорить о профессилнальных качествах: высшем уровне полифонического мастерства, ясности риторического мышления, пианистических достоинствах. Я впервые сталкиваюсь с творчеством этого замечательного музыканта, и мне хотелось бы узнать о нем подробнее, послушать другие его записи, хотя бы 2-й том WTK

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much for your kind words! And thank you for taking the time and listen to my performance. Currently I perform the first book but I do plan to record the second book in about a year from now.

[@banzobeans]

Thank you for doing your best not to get in the way of the music. Love and respect to you as I intuit the love and respect that must have guided you on this music journey. Curiosity at play.

[@drorbiran111]

It was and still is a delightful musical journey. Thank you very much for your kind words and for listening.

[@pieterderaad]

Perfect intimate performance of Love and Respect.

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@yuki4804]

Thank you very much for recording and uploading the whole wtc!. That's so nice and the music is so beautiful and talented. I admire that the whole Bach can be so well-controlled!!!.❤❤❤

[@drorbiran111]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@DannyCodePlays]

Fantastic! Saved to my favorites playlist as I'm working on a few of these myself, and I really enjoy your interpretations.

[@drorbiran111]

Wow. Thank you so much for listening to my performance.

[@blondellemarie-jeanne3845]

J adore et écouterais toujours.ce pianiste à une sonorité extraordinaire et phrase qui respire.

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Thank you for listening.

[@richardwaugaman1505]

Thank you for your generosity in sharing this wonderful performance of Bach!

[@drorbiran111]

My pleasure and thank you for listening!

[@robertwilson75]

Pablo Casals, one of the greatest musicians of the ages, used to begin every morning in his cottage by the sea at the piano with a Bach Prelude. He called it "a blessing on the house". This man, with his gorgeous tone, (may I say, unrivaled by any recorded artist I have listened to), his ardent attention to the voicing and the emotional depth of his playing brings Casals to life once again. God bless you, professor Biran. I am in ausdruckvoll.

[@drorbiran111]

I agree! Casals was the greatest musician in the twentieth century! Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words! And god bless you too!

[@robertwilson75]

Thank you. I am honored by yiur reply. I will write again tomorrow. I have much I want to say.

[@banzobeans]

😂 "I am in ausdrucksvoll" is not German. But I like it!

[@robertwilson75]

@@banzobeans I seem tonremember the term as an interpretive indication in a German Romantic piece somewhere. Either an art song or a tone poem of Richard Strauss. But maybe I'm mistaken. Our artist responded to my comment in a way that moved me. I was surprised that he took the time. What a mensch!

[@banzobeans]

@@robertwilson75 I‘d say it‘s a German translation of "espressivo"

[@gustavousabiaga992]

Maravilloso, magnífico, magistral! Al escuchar estás interpretaciones, por momentos se olvida toda maldad que impera en estos días.

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I am glad that Bach gives you some peace of mind. That’s his greatness.

[@meyronne38]

תודה דרור. אין מילים. עשית חי את היום. ביצוע נפלא. אלונה

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you very much!

[@faraalmond9326]

Это есть, без сомнений, самое лучшее исполнение ХТК на этой планете ❤ Огромная благодарность Маэстро

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much for your kind words.

[@orvillewrightjr9330]

This exquisite interpretation really captures what Richter called "the terraced dynamics of the late Baroque." Congratulations and Bravissimo on this well thought out and joyous rendition!

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much for your kind words. Thank you for listening.

[@Johannes_Brahms65]

Is that Karl or Sviatoslav?

[@fredyaffe.9933]

Easy to understand why Mozart had a crisis of confidence when he was finally exposed to Bach. Fortunately for us he overcame his astonishment... Bach truly was a Fountain of thema, if that's the term, one great musical idea after another, fugues emerging fantastic figures effortlessly woven, so complex so complete so elegant, it beggars the imagination what a blessing to be able to play this wonder, to be able to turn it over in ones hands and so thoroughly live in the work all other composers are runners-up IMHO

[@drorbiran111]

@@fredyaffe.9933 i totally agree with your observation! Thank you for listening to my performance.

[@monsieur171]

I think you are one of the few who understand what the cantabile way of playing piano means

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you for the kind words. I am glad you liked it.

[@banzobeans]

cantabile means „singing" yes? Making the instrument sing? Or what does this mean to you?

[@drorbiran111]

@@banzobeans indeed. To me cantabile means singing… or at least that’s my intention when I play.

[@marcelocasaispiano]

Amazing. Sounds wonderful 🎹🎵🎶🙌✨️

[@drorbiran111]

Many thanks!!

[@marcelocasaispiano]

@@drorbiran111 you are welcome 🎹🎵🎶🙌

[@sm1151BACH]

Merci beaucoup Dror Biran pour votre Bach, excellent!

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@guillermoromero8920]

1722-2022 300 years of WTC I Excelent version!!

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much.

[@MrYuryZ]

Well-spotted! Thank you for this additional detail! May God bless you and your loved ones!

[@drorbiran111]

Blessings to you too!

[@mashtali1]

One of the few and precious pianists playing without any pretentions and with love. Fortunately, the recording has a good quality and his delicate and beautiful sound is clearly audible. great job

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for listening to my recording!

[@Darkboy2525]

so delicate and with so much grace, thank you !!!

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for listening to my performance.

[@Darkboy2525]

@@drorbiran111 What a nice reply Sir, no, thank you!! for sharing your gift with us !!

[@jewgienij131]

Great project.

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you!

[@alizastewart1833]

איזה יופי! בדיוק מה שאני מחפשת כשאני עובדת על כל אחד מהם. מצפה בכיליון עיניים לספר השני.

[@drorbiran111]

תודה רבה על המילים החמות. הספר השני בדרך:)

[@shuatock8216]

I was here when you recorded this. I loved it!!!

[@drorbiran111]

Indeed! And it was extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@88888RM]

Great challenge, congratulations! wonderful performance!

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you!

[@livioballauri4211]

ty!! really fantastic execution! ❤️❤️❤️

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you very much!

[@tombarfuss3528]

Please, post also the 2nd part of the Wohltemperiertes Klavier!! Great interpretation, I learned so much from it! Thank you!!!

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for listening to my performance. I am at the midst of learning the second book and I plan on recording and posting it probably a year from now. Stay tuned.

[@alfredodipietro7309]

Che il mondo della musica e del pianoforte sia un magma inarrestabile è testimoniato anche dall'incessante florilegio di talenti a livello planetario. Onda dopo onda, si affacciano giovani e giovanissimi catturati dalla grandezza di quest'immensa arte, che poi consegnano a noi nelle inclinazioni interpretative a loro più congeniali. Di questo Dror Biran, a me bulimico dell'ascolto, ha colpito l'intimismo con cui suona il Primo libro del Das Wohltemperierte Klavier. Emerge una dolcezza, estrema, che non è affatto tendenza più o meno consapevole al lezio, ma un qualcosa frutto di un cocente desiderio: quello di avvicinarsi quanto più possibile al "core" che ha generato questi brani di assoluta profondità e bellezza. Dror Biran sembra insinuarsi con discrezione nella mente e nel cuore di J.S. Bach per visitarne le segrete stanze, cogliere il fiore nell'atto della sua nascita, prima ancora che venga "corrotto" da evenienze esterne.

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you for your poetic words

[@tamayagarner1542]

this was so nice. Thank you. I will tune in again.

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you

[@guto1953]

Bravo!!!! Linda interpretação. O meu abraço aqui do Brasil.

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you!

[@user-qg8sz8jv7r]

Ich glaube, der alte Bach würde sich wahnsinnig freuen, wenn er das sehen und - vor allem - hören können. Thank you

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you for your kind words. I am touched. Thank you!

[@davidyu2013]

Excellent! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you!

[@davidyu2013]

@@drorbiran111 You are very welcome! Thank you very much for sharing your great performance on KZbin!

[@garyprestonpianist]

Very wonderful indeed. I have many things to say about this, which I will attempt to articulate in another post. But for the now, the first thing I'm aware of is the beautiful tone produced, from the very first note. Apart from the great skill of the pianist, a big credit should go to the recording engineer. Bravo to you, whoever you are!

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to listen to my recording! The recording engineer is one of very best and I am so lucky to have him here in Cincinnati. His name is Joel Crawford.

[@afoleite]

Beautiful!

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much for listening!

[@stereodachs]

👏👏👏

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you

[@MrYuryZ]

Wow! What a powerful and yet calm and sublime performance! Love the pace! It's more contanplation and observing the beauty of the devine harmony! Thank you for putting not only your proffesional skills into this grand work but your soul as well. Would love to hear the 2nd Book of the WTC. Thank you so much and may God bless you and your loved ones.

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so happy that you enjoyed my performance. And yes, my plan is to record the second book a year from now.

[@MrYuryZ]

@@drorbiran111 Thank you! Great news!

[@franomilic]

What a beautiful playing!👍

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you for listening to my performance!

[@kosmasfit907]

Really a unique performance .Really enjoyed it !

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for listening to my performance!

[@carmenaballi]

Bravo, me encantó.👏👏👏y todo de memoria.

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you for listening!

[@carmenaballi]

@@drorbiran111 un placer, arriba la música de Bach!

[@clovisalessandri8812]

Beautifully played ...❤

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you for listening to my recording!

[@JeffFontanesi]

Very unique and moving interpretation. Wonderful!

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Thank you for listening to my performance.

[@KrisztianNagyTodor]

I love his tone, this very soft almost no attack strike is fenomenal

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for listening to my performance!

[@dannys-pianoconnections5169]

excelent Performance !!! Congratulations !!!

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much for your kind words! And thank you for listening to my performance.

[@jupol143]

Beautifully played!

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much!

[@gabriele3886]

🎉🎉💯💯💯💯💯💯👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you for listening to my recording!

[@evakoroleva1625]

So intelligent, so zärtlich, so wunderschön gespielt! Mit viel Respekt und Liebe zum großen Meister. Bravo!

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much for listening to my recording! I really appreciate your kind words.

[@NicolasEjzenberg]

Beautiful sound recording and interpretation.

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much for listening to my recording and for your kind words!

[@bernhardmeier-limberg5053]

Lieber Dror, ich habe deine Aufnahme noch einmal gehört und sie gefiel mit jetzt noch besser. Ich selbst bin Flötist und spiele die wunderbaren Sonaten von Bach immer wieder. Du hast hier ein intimes, großes Zeugnis deiner enormen Klavierkunst abgeliefert. Ich bin angerührt und bewegt. Du hast mich in den Bach- Kosmos entführt. Bach hatte diese Stücke eigentlich nicht für den Konzertsaal gedacht, dementsprechend spielst du sie dezent , dich selbst zurücknehmend. Große Klavierkunst!! Ich wünsche dir alles Liebe und Gute und weiterhin viel Erfolg. Grüße von Bernhard

[@drorbiran111]

I am so touched by your words! Thank you so much! It means a lot.

[@banzobeans]

13:16 precious

[@drorbiran111]

Indeed, one of my favorites.

[@astronomo16]

This is the way in which I would imagine Bach playing his own book

[@drorbiran111]

Wow! Thank you so much for listening and thank you for your kind words.

[@32251]

CPE Bach said his father JS Bach played with a “singing” style and that he liked brisk tempos.

[@blondellemarie-jeanne3845]

💓💓💓👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💐💐💐

[@Tchaca77]

Uma interpretação sensível que valoriza a melodia e cada nota, mostrando que virtuosismo não é pressa. Emocionante!

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much for your kind note, and for listening to my recording!

[@guillaumecoatalen6835]

Must show this to my son (Arthur Coatalen) who is a pianist at the CNSM in Paris. Excellent work! A fine understanding of Bach's music.

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@grandmacat1994]

love the majesty? of #24, thanks

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much for your very kind words.

[@charlottewhyte9804]

beautiful Ialmost cry hell why can,t I do it like this man I need help

[@drorbiran111]

That’s so sweet! Thank you so much for listening to my performance.

[@marclinlin2799]

❤❤❤💯💯💯👏👏👏👍👍💕💕

[@jeanlouiscellario2225]

Un régal !

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you

[@nino-t.spinelli]

Superlativo. Musicalmente e tecnicamente superlativo. Magia di suono e di fraseggio. Si ascolterebbe all'infinito.

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much for listening to my performance and for your very kind words!

[@nino-t.spinelli]

Maestro, You were a real discovery for me this afternoon. After listening to so many great performers, it is not so obvious to be enchanted by a performer you met by chance on the Web. I don't want to overdo the praise, but your interpretations literally stuck me in front of the monitor. @@drorbiran111

[@drorbiran111]

I am so touched by your words. Thank you! It makes me happy that you enjoyed my interpretation of Bach.

[@banzobeans]

This is one of those very rare instances where youtube recommended something to me I can really appreciate. ;) Thanks YT.

[@drorbiran111]

I am glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for listening!

[@davidhertzberg]

Bravo, terrific performance.

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much for listening and for your kind words!

[@Johannes_Brahms65]

This is the well remembered piano book part one.

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you for listening!

[@franklemke354]

In The Fuga dis minor ( at 38,55 min)- he so nicly ignored the alla breve sign.... plays it halftime...Makes this Fuga the most beautiful music I've ever heard.

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you for listening to my performance. Thank you for your kind words.

[@franklemke354]

Thank you for answering my comment :) Thanks for your great inspiration that made me try to play this piece myself ... finally

[@mrsmokpiano]

May I ask you why are you sitting like that? Is it because it is a long performance or do you play in this posture regularly? I'm starting to listen to your interpretation. It is pretty good so far.

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you for listening to my performance and for your kind words. I play with a chair all the time, including in chamber music and concertos. The reason is very simple - it’s very comfortable and forces me to sit well.

[@retf054ewte3]

is there any book 2 uploaded?

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you for listening to my recording! I have not uploaded it yet. I plan to record it in about a year :)

[@retf054ewte3]

@@drorbiran111 thanks. looking forward to listening to that.

[@Phi1Clarke]

Formby pianos

[@tandavid9016]

I like the way you use chair for your performance like the great pianist Glenn gould he is one of the pianist that master JS Bach works Glenn interpretation are different from you his performance are firm but yours are more gentle and cantabile for the slower works also I notice you use the sustaining pedal on Bach works by the way are you using yamaha CFX piano 🎹

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you for your kind words and for listening to my video. Yes, I am using a chair because it’s simply more comfortable. In terms of the piano, it’s a Steinway.

[@tandavid9016]

@@drorbiran111 thank you 😊

[@chester6343]

12:00 always reminds me of Beethovens waldstein

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you for listening to my recording! I am not surprised that it sounds like Beethoven’s, after all, he played the entire WTC.

[@grandmacat1994]

whoops i meant 23, aw well happy new year all💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@drorbiran111]

Happy new year to you too! Thank you!

[@bernhardmeier-limberg5053]

Toll gespielt. So lebendig und voller Nerv. Nie wird es technisch oder etüdenhaft. Alles durchdacht, durchlebt und von Herzen gestaltet. Bravo!!!!

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to listen to my recording.

[@giovannitestore1845]

Magistrale👏

[@uforobot332]

Why using pedal in Bach?

[@wenyili1769]

Why not. Did Bach ever said ‘no pedal in my music’ in specific?

[@marshallartz395]

Because it sounds good. Not that complicated. 😀🎹

[@guillermoromero8920]

Listen the music my friend

[@razielakos1]

@@wenyili1769 There wasn't pedal at the baroque period that's why people question about pedal. However i m finding it very beautiful.

[@wordsworks7084]

Without pedal you have a problem, beginning in the second page. The upper tone at the end of the phrase becomes too loud. Listen to Schiff. And here not!

[@AlecsanderLobjnski-bj8jr]

Никаких внешних эффектов. Только углубленное вслушивание в Баха.

[@drorbiran111]

Thank you so much for listening to my performance and for your kind words.

[@mauricioulaje473]

using pedal on Bach???

[@sicongpiano8637]

I would say a little bit humbleness might suit you well…There are many ways of interpretation in Bach’s music.

[@wenyili1769]

Only one way to play Bach????????????????????

[@teluricaadams4618]

Yes… he is playing on a grand piano. Grand pianos have a sustain pedal. He is using it. Not that complicated.

[@mauricioulaje473]

Im not against it ! I just asked! the great masters..specially Sir Andras Schiff, M Perahia, etc they have declared openly that in Bach you should not use pedal...but I always ask...why not?

[@sirdicaudore]

@@mauricioulaje473 M Perahia has declared the opposite!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGa0qGhod5V_p7M

[@AndersenMozart]

После Гульда стыдно так играть! Каша с компотом вперемешку.

[@8kenjacob]

I agree. Too much pedal And too mushy. I can understand if some people would like this as it is a matter of taste. For me, Gould will always be the God of Bach

[@wenyili1769]

@@8kenjacob Bach is God of Bach. No one knows better than himself. Using pedal or not or just a little. We have thousands ways to interpret. Absolutely you can like and support another interpretation

[@teluricaadams4618]

The last time I checked, his name was Dror Biran, not Glenn Gould. I am here waiting for your live version recording of the entire WTC 1, so we could bump against Biran’s and Gould’s, exactly like you did here.

[@AndersenMozart]

@@teluricaadams4618 Ты смысл-то написанного понял, балбес? Перечитай ещё раз, потом умничай. Дебил.

[@janwillemheijbroek9107]

What a stupid, arrogant statement. But I guess you like to provoke. You are a shame and by the way Gould wasn't not at all that good. Highly overrated, pompous, showing off type of guy. Okay technically Gould was not bad, but for me it is only "playing notes", zero depth.

[@ZadokthePriest11]

Too muddy with too much pedal.

[@wenyili3531]

you can u up

[@michaldevetsedm1882]

It's not a good idea to play WTC fugues with the pedal. Everything becomes blurry, inarticulate, half of the beauty which mostly stands on the Bach's masterful using of contrapunct is lost. It goes directly against the very nature of Bach's music.

[@janwillemheijbroek9107]

I totally disagree with you. Everything becomes clear, very articulate. The sound is so more beautiful with the use of the pedals. Finally the music breathlessness comes alive! It gives the opportunity to the performer to create his personal interpretation, with the artist, the poet at work. In this way he can communicate between the composer and the listener/ the public. In stead of "dry" merely playing the notes, you get melodious music with depth. I know for sure Bach would have loved this performance, but he lived too early to know the rich sound of the piano. All this nonsense about how it should be played and in which tempo shows only the insecurity and rigidity of those kind of players i.e. those without a vision, without artistry, without character.

[@inbokru]

Исполнение не зашло. Так Баха играть не стоит. Может Шопен или Шуберт, но не Бах.

[@janwillemheijbroek9107]

Execution is a smashing success! This wonderful, transcendental music is what Bach would have loved, and many of those, who love Bach, will receive this amazing performance with admiration as a "God sent" miracle!!

[@inbokru]

@@janwillemheijbroek9107 , Dear friend! Excuse me for my opinion. My ideal Bach performer is Glen Gould. He opened to us an understanding of the true meaning of Bach's music. Dror Biran is undoubtedly a talented pianist with a good sound. His performance, I agree with you, is an event for the performers of Bach's works. But from here we are looking for our own Bach. After all, Bach is for each of us and we find ourselves in his music with the help of performers. If you have found your performer, who opened the endless horizons of Bach to you, I am infinitely glad to be with you. Perhaps I spoke too harshly about Dror Biran. But his performance is too romantic for me. Our happiness is that we met with you along with the music of Bach. This music is endless and it brings people together and people get to know each other in this music. Thanks for your feedback. I began to understand Bach better.

[@janwillemheijbroek9107]

​@@inbokru Thanks for your reaction, which sounds better than your first comment: "Execution failed". This sounds like the judge has spoken and this is the verdict. No discussion possible. In French you have a verb: "C'est le ton qui fait la musique". Literally translated: it is the tone wich makes the music. Of course you do not need to apologise or excuse for your opinion. Evidently Gould is your hero. For me Sviatoslav Richter is a hero, in my opinion (one of ) the best player(s) of all times. And now I have discovered a new hero: Dror Biran! About taste or opinions you can discuss endlessly. The verb in Latin: " de gustibus non est disputandum"! is very adequate and to the point. The important thing is that we respectfully agree to disagree about the best or the favourite performance of a certain work of Bach ( or other works of other composers).