J.S. Bach: Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II - COMPACT DISCS

Title: Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II
Artist: J.S. Bach
Label: Alpha
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 3701624510346
Genre: Classical Artists
Release Date: 2025-04-11
Number of Discs: 2

Aaron Pilsan completes his recording of the Well-Tempered Clavier, five years after the first volume was praised by critics for it's ardent, accurate and fluid interpretation. Twenty years lie between the two volumes; whilst the first is better known, 'the second book is more playful, but also more accomplished. It goes further harmonically and also demonstrates extraordinary harmonic invention with original and often exotic harmonies. The best example of what differentiates the two books is the fugue in D sharp minor in the second book, a piece whose boldness and harmonic originality never ceases to enthral and astonish me,' says the Austrian pianist, who again demonstrates his fascination for the composer: 'What I love most about Bach's music is that he expresses everything that goes to make up our lives, but in perfect order.'

Tracks:
1.7 Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II~Prelude IV in C-sharp minor, BWV 873
1.8 Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II~Fugue IV in C-sharp minor, BWV 873
2.9 Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II~Prelude XVII in A-flat major, BWV 886