Immerse yourself in the timeless mastery of Johann Sebastian Bach with "BACH: DAS WOHLTEMPERIERTE KLAVIER I & II." Released on June 1, 2000, under the Nar Classical label, this album is a comprehensive collection of Bach's iconic keyboard works, spanning a remarkable 3 hours and 56 minutes. The album is a journey through the composer's ingenious exploration of every major and minor key, showcasing his unparalleled skill in both composition and performance.
This double album features all 48 preludes and fugues from Bach's "Das wohltemperierte Klavier" (The Well-Tempered Clavier), divided into two books. Each piece is a testament to Bach's genius, offering a unique blend of technical brilliance and profound musical expression. The preludes, often lyrical and introspective, provide a stark contrast to the intricate and rigorous fugues, demonstrating Bach's mastery of contrapuntal writing.
From the spirited and joyful Prelude and Fugue No. 1 in C Major to the complex and introspective Prelude and Fugue No. 24 in B Minor, this collection is a treasure trove of Baroque music. Bach's ability to convey a wide range of emotions and moods within these pieces is nothing short of extraordinary. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
The album is a must for anyone looking to explore the depths of Bach's musical genius. Each track is a masterclass in composition and performance, making it an essential addition to any classical music collection.
Tracks
Das wohltemperierte Klavier I, BWV 846, IJB 505: I. Prelude and Fugue No.1 in C MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier I, BWV 847, IJB 509: II. Prelude and Fugue No.2 in C MinorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier I, BWV 848, IJB 511: III. Prelude and Fugue No.3 in C-Sharp MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier I, BWV 849, IJB 513: IV. Prelude and Fugue No.4 in C-Sharp MinorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier I, BWV 850, IJB 515: V. Prelude and Fugue No.5 in D MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier I, BWV 851, IJB 518: VI. Prelude and Fugue No.6 in D MinorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier I, BWV 852, IJB 528: VII. Prelude and Fugue No.7 in E-Flat MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier I, BWV 853, IJB 530: VIII. Prelude and Fugue No.8 in E-Flat MinorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier I, BWV 854, IJB 520: IX. Prelude and Fugue No.9 in E MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier I, BWV 855, IJB 525: X. Prelude and Fugue No.10 in E MinorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier I, BWV 856, IJB 532: XI. Prelude and Fugue No.11 in F MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier I, BWV 857, IJB 535: XII. Prelude and Fugue No.12 in F MinorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier I, BWV 858, IJB 537: XIII. Prelude and Fugue No.13 in F-Sharp MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier I, BWV 859, IJB 539: XIV. Prelude and Fugue No.14 in F-Sharp MinorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier I, BWV 860, IJB 543: XV. Prelude and Fugue No.15 in G MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier I, BWV 861, IJB 547: XVI. Prelude and Fugue No.16 in G MinorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier I, BWV 862, IJB 490: XVII. Prelude and Fugue No.17 in A-Flat MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier I, BWV 863, IJB 549: XVIII. Prelude and Fugue No.18 in G-Sharp MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier I, BWV 864, IJB 481: XIX. Prelude and Fugue No.19 in A MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier I, BWV 865, IJB 486: XX. Prelude and Fugue No.20 in A MinorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier I, BWV 866, IJB 497: XXI. Prelude and Fugue No.21 in B-Flat MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier I, BWV 867, IJB 499: XXII. Prelude and Fugue No.22 in B-Flat MinorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier I, BWV 868, IJB 492: XXIII. Prelude and Fugue No.23 in B MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier I, BWV 869, IJB 495: XXIV. Prelude and Fugue No.24 in B MinorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier II, BWV 870, IJB 506: I. Prelude and Fugue in C MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier II, BWV 871, IJB 510: II. Prelude and Fugue in C MinorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier II, BWV 872, IJB 512: III. Prelude and Fugue in C-Sharp MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier II, BWV 873, IJB 759: IV. Prelude and Fugue in C-Sharp MinorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier II, BWV 874, IJB 516: V. Prelude and Fugue in D MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier II, BWV 875, IJB 519: VI. Prelude and Fugue in D MinorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier II, BWV 876, IJB 529: VII. Prelude and Fugue in E-Flat MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier II, BWV 877, IJB 531: VIII. Prelude and Fugue in E-Flat MinorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier II, BWV 878, IJB 521: IX. Prelude and Fugue in E MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier II, BWV 879, IJB 526: X. Prelude in E MinorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier II, BWV 879, IJB 526: X. Fugue in E MinorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier II, BWV 880, IJB 533: XI. Prelude and Fugue in F MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier II, BWV 881, IJB 536: XII. Prelude and Fugue in F MinorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier II, BWV 882, IJB 538: XIII. Prelude and Fugue in F-Sharp MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier II, BWV 883, IJB 540: XIV. Prelude and Fugue in F-Sharp MinorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier II, BWV 884, IJB 544: XV. Prelude and Fugue in G MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier II, BWV 885, IJB 548: XVI. Prelude and Fugue in G MinorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier II, BWV 886, IJB 491: XVII. Prelude and Fugue in A-Flat MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier II, BWV 887, IJB 550: XVIII. Prelude and Fugue in G-Sharp MinorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier II, BWV 888, IJB 482: XIX. Prelude and Fugue in A MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier II, BWV 889, IJB 487: XX. Prelude and Fugue in A MinorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier II, BWV 890, IJB 498: XXI. Prelude and Fugue in B-Flat MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier II, BWV 891, IJB 500: XXII. Prelude and Fugue in B-Flat MinorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier II, BWV 892, IJB 493: XXIII. Prelude and Fugue in B MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
Das wohltemperierte Klavier II, BWV 893, IJB 496: XXIV. Prelude and Fugue in B MinorJohann Sebastian Bach, Edwin Fischer
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