The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I

Album by Johann Sebastian Bach & Christiane Jaccottet

The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I is a collection of keyboard preludes and fugues by Johann Sebastian Bach, compiled in 1722. The set systematically presents preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor keys, exemplifying Bach's contrapuntal technique and exploring well temperament with enduring significance for keyboard tuning practice and pedagogy.

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  1. 1.
    Prelude and Fugue No. 1 in C, BWV 846
    3:48
  2. 2.
    Prelude and Fugue No. 2 in C minor, BWV 847
    3:32
  3. 3.
    Prelude and Fugue No. 3 in C sharp, BWV 848
    4:02
  4. 4.
    Prelude and Fugue No. 4 in C sharp minor, BWV 849
    6:00
  5. 5.
    Prelude and Fugue No. 5 in D, BWV 850
    3:22
  6. 6.
    Prelude and Fugue No. 6 in D minor, BWV 851
    3:28
  7. 7.
    Prelude and Fugue No. 7 in E flat, BWV 852
    5:50
  8. 8.
    Prelude and Fugue No. 8 in E flat minor, BWV 853
    7:16
  9. 9.
    Prelude and Fugue No. 9 in E, BWV 854
    2:52
  10. 10.
    Prelude and Fugue No. 10 in E minor, BWV 855
    3:57
  11. 11.
    Prelude and Fugue No. 11 in F, BWV 856
    2:38
  12. 12.
    Prelude and Fugue No. 12 in F minor, BWV 857
    5:23

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