J.S.Bach The Well Tempered Clavier Book I BWV 846-869

【Tracklist】 00:00 Prelude No.1 in C major,BWV 846 02:45 Fugue No.1 in C major,BWV 846 04:41 Prelude No.2 in C minor,BWV 847 06:29 Fugue No.2 in C minor,BWV 847 08:24 Prelude No.3 in C-sharp major,BWV 848 09:39 Fugue No.3 in C-sharp major,BWV 848 12:14 Prelude No.4 in C-sharp minor,BWV 849 15:12 Fugue No.4 in C-sharp minor,BWV 849 17:53 Prelude No.5 in D major,BWV 850 19:19 Fugue No.5 in D major,BWV 850 21:07 Prelude No.6 in D minor,BWV 851 22:45 Fugue No.6 in D minor,BWV 851 24:55 Prelude No.7 in E-flat major,BWV 852 28:28 Fugue No.7 in E-flat major,BWV 852 30:17 Prelude No.8 in E minor,BWV 853 34:15 Fugue No.8 in E minor,BWV 853 38:11 Prelude No.9 in F major,BWV 854 39:55 Fugue No.9 in F major,BWV 854 41:16 Prelude No.10 in E minor,BWV 855 43:17 Fugue No.10 in E minor,BWV 855 44:47 Prelude No.11 in F Major,BWV 856 45:51 Fugue No.11 in in F Major,BWV 856 47:48 Prelude No.12 in F minor,BWV 857 50:11 Fugue No.12 in F minor,BWV 857 54:09 Prelude No.13 in F-sharp major,BWV 858 55:49 Fugue No.13 in F-sharp major,BWV 858 57:54 Prelude No.14 in F-sharp minor,BWV 859 59:00 Fugue No.14 in F-sharp minor,BWV 859 01:02:16 Prelude No.15 in G major,BWV 860 01:03:11 Fugue No.15 in G major,BWV 860 01:05:47 Prelude No.16 in G minor,BWV 861 01:08:01 Fugue No.16 in G minor,BWV 861 01:09:55 Prelude No.17 in A-flat major,BWV 862 01:11:27 Fugue No.17 in A-flat major,BWV 862 01:13:27 Prelude No.18 in G-sharp minor,BWV 863 01:15:30 Fugue No.18 in G-sharp minor,BWV 863 01:17:46 Prelude No.19 in A major,BWV 864 01:19:17 Fugue No.19 in A major,BWV 864 01:21:14 Prelude No.20 in A minor,BWV 865 01:22:38 Fugue No.20 in A minor,BWV 865 01:26:42 Prelude No.21 in B-flat major,BWV 866 01:28:00 Fugue No.21 in B-flat major,BWV 866 01:29:55 Prelude No.22 in B-flat minor,BWV 867 01:32:22 Fugue No.22 in B-flat minor,BWV 867 01:35:39 Prelude No.23 in B major,BWV 868 01:36:38 Fugue No.23 in B major,BWV 868 01:38:27 Prelude No.24 in B minor,BWV 869 01:40:54 Fugue No.24 in B minor,BWV 869 Johann Sebastian Bach's "The Well-Tempered Clavier," also known as the "Well-Tempered Keyboard" in English, is a renowned masterpiece in the world of Baroque music. This work consists of two volumes, each containing 24 preludes and fugues, for a total of 48 pieces. These compositions span 12 different keys, covering all major and minor keys and their relative modes, and are meant to be performed on keyboard instruments tuned to well-tempered tuning. The primary objective of "The Well-Tempered Clavier" was to overcome the technical challenges related to tuning (the pitch relationships of the notes) and serve as a guide for musicians to perform music in any key. By composing this work, Bach demonstrated his ability to handle various tonalities and pitch relationships, making it an invaluable resource for composers and performers. The pieces in "The Well-Tempered Clavier" are highly technical and musically sophisticated, showcasing Bach's mastery of counterpoint (specifically, the art of combining different melodic lines) and compositional ingenuity. Bach's scores also contain various instructions and suggestions for performers and learners, offering insights into the interpretation and performance of the music. "The Well-Tempered Clavier" stands as a precious legacy in Baroque music and continues to be widely performed and studied by pianists and keyboardists today. This work is highly esteemed in Bach's musical oeuvre and holds a special place in the hearts of music enthusiasts and scholars alike.