Immerse yourself in the timeless mastery of Johann Sebastian Bach with "J.S. Bach: Das Wohltemperierte Clavier," a meticulously crafted collection of preludes and fugues that showcase the composer's unparalleled genius. Released on August 24, 2012, under the prestigious ECM New Series label, this album is a cornerstone of classical piano repertoire, spanning a rich 1 hour and 49 minutes of intricate and captivating music.
The album features the complete first book and the first prelude and fugue of the second book of "The Well-Tempered Clavier," a monumental work that explores every major and minor key. Each piece is a testament to Bach's extraordinary ability to blend technical brilliance with profound musical expression. From the serene and majestic Prelude No. 1 in C Major to the intricate and contemplative Fugue No. 24 in B Minor, the album offers a comprehensive journey through the depths of Bach's harmonic and contrapuntal innovations.
Performed with precision and sensitivity, this recording captures the essence of Bach's compositions, highlighting the intricate interplay of voices and the rich harmonic language that defines his work. Whether you are a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to Bach's music, this album provides an unparalleled opportunity to experience the full spectrum of his creative genius.
Tracks
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 1 in C Major, BWV 846/1Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 1 in C Major, BWV 846/2Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 847/1Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 847/2Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 3 in C-Sharp Major, BWV 848/1Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 3 in C-Sharp Major, BWV 848/2Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 4 in C-Sharp Minor, BWV 849/1Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 4 in C-Sharp Minor, BWV 849/2Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 5 in D Major, BWV 850/1Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 5 in D Major, BWV 850/2Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 6 in D Minor, BWV 851/1Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 6 in D Minor, BWV 851/2Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 7 in E-Flat Major, BWV 852/1Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 7 in E-Flat Major, BWV 852/2Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 8 in E-Flat Minor, BWV 853/1Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 8 in E-Flat Minor, BWV 853/2Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 9 in E Major, BWV 854/1Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 9 in E Major, BWV 854/2Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 10 in E Minor, BWV 855/1Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 10 in E Minor, BWV 855/2Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 11 in F Major, BWV 856/1Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 11 in F Major, BWV 856/2Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 12 in F Minor, BWV 857/1Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 12 in F Minor, BWV 857/2Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 13 in F-Sharp Major, BWV 858/1Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 13 in F-Sharp Major, BWV 858/2Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 14 in F-Sharp Minor, BWV 859/1Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 14 in F-Sharp Minor, BWV 859/2Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 15 in G Major, BWV 860/1Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 15 in G Major, BWV 860/2Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 16 in G Minor, BWV 861/1Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 16 in G Minor, BWV 861/2Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 17 in A-Flat Major, BWV 862/1Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 17 in A-Flat Major, BWV 862/2Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 18 in G-Sharp Minor, BWV 863/1Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 18 in G-Sharp Minor, BWV 863/2Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 19 in A Major, BWV 864/1Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 19 in A Major, BWV 864/2Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 20 in A Minor, BWV 865/1Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 20 in A Minor, BWV 865/2Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 21 in B-Flat Major, BWV 866/1Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 21 in B-Flat Major, BWV 866/2Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 22 in B-Flat Minor, BWV 867/1Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 22 in B-Flat Minor, BWV 867/2Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 23 in B Major, BWV 868/1Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 23 in B Major, BWV 868/2Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 24 in B Minor, BWV 869/1Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 24 in B Minor, BWV 869/2Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2: Prelude No. 1 in C Major, BWV 870/1Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2: Fugue No. 1 in C Major, BWV 870/2Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
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