Johann Sebastian Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Books I & II — Complete 4-CD Set

Johann Sebastian Bach: Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, Bücher I & II — Komplettes 4-CD-Set

• UPC: 845221071152 
• Format: 4 Audio CDs 
• Artist: Christine Schornsheim (Harpsichord) 
• Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) 
• Label: Capriccio / SWR2 
• Release Year: 2011 
• Language: Instrumental

Product Description / Produktbeschreibung

Discover the complete set of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier, Books I & II, exquisitely performed by Christine Schornsheim on a historic 1624 Ruckers harpsichord. This 4-CD collection offers an immersive experience into Bach’s contrapuntal mastery and spiritual depth, showcasing all 48 preludes and fugues that have profoundly influenced Western classical and sacred music traditions.

Erleben Sie das komplette Werk Wohltemperiertes Klavier, Bücher I & II, von Johann Sebastian Bach, meisterhaft interpretiert von Christine Schornsheim auf einem historischen Ruckers-Cembalo von 1624. Diese 4-CD-Sammlung bietet ein intensives Hörerlebnis von Bachs kontrapunktischer Meisterschaft und spiritueller Tiefe mit allen 48 Präludien und Fugen, die die westliche klassische und geistliche Musik nachhaltig geprägt haben.

Highlights / Highlights

• Authentic Sound: Performed on a 1624 Ruckers harpsichord, renowned for its rich and authentic Baroque tone.
• Complete Works: Includes both Books I and II, BWV 846–893, representing Bach’s comprehensive exploration of all major and minor keys.
• Masterful Interpretation: Christine Schornsheim brings historical insight and expressive clarity to Bach’s complex compositions.

Content Overview / Inhaltliche Gliederung

• CD 1: Book I – Preludes and Fugues Nos. 1–12 (BWV 846–857)
• CD 2: Book I – Preludes and Fugues Nos. 13–24 (BWV 858–869)
• CD 3: Book II – Preludes and Fugues Nos. 1–13 (BWV 870–882)
• CD 4: Book II – Preludes and Fugues Nos. 14–24 (BWV 883–893)

About the Instrument / Über das Instrument

The Ruckers harpsichord, crafted in 1624, represents the pinnacle of early Baroque instrument craftsmanship. Its warm, resonant sound colors the music with historical authenticity, allowing listeners to hear Bach’s compositions as close as possible to how they might have sounded in his lifetime.

Das Ruckers-Cembalo aus dem Jahr 1624 gilt als Höhepunkt des frühen barocken Instrumentenbaus. Sein warmer, resonanter Klang verleiht der Musik historische Authentizität und ermöglicht es den Hörern, Bachs Kompositionen so zu erleben, wie sie zu seiner Zeit geklungen haben könnten.

Liner Notes / Begleittexte

Johann Sebastian Bach — Composer Biography

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) stands among the towering figures of Western music history. Born into a musical family in Eisenach, Germany, Bach’s prodigious talents led him to master composition, organ performance, and keyboard music. Serving as cantor at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig for nearly three decades, Bach composed a vast array of sacred and secular works that continue to inspire musicians worldwide.

His Well-Tempered Clavier is a landmark in the development of Western music. Composed as two books (1722 and 1742), it explores the possibilities of the well-tempered tuning system through 24 preludes and fugues in every major and minor key. This collection not only served as teaching material for keyboardists but also embodied Bach’s deep theological and artistic vision, reflecting the ordered beauty of creation and divine harmony.

Christine Schornsheim — Performer

Christine Schornsheim is a highly respected harpsichordist known for her historically informed performances. With a deep understanding of Baroque music and period instruments, she breathes life into Bach’s works with clarity, precision, and emotional depth, making this recording a treasured interpretation for connoisseurs and newcomers alike.

Publisher Information / Verlagsinformationen

This edition was produced by Capriccio in cooperation with the German broadcaster SWR2, released in 2011 under catalog number 7115. It is a valuable addition to any classical music collection, especially for those who cherish historically authentic Baroque performances.

Diese Edition wurde von Capriccio in Zusammenarbeit mit dem deutschen Sender SWR2 produziert und 2011 unter der Katalognummer 7115 veröffentlicht. Sie ist eine wertvolle Ergänzung für jede klassische Musiksammlung, besonders für Liebhaber historisch authentischer Barockinterpretationen.

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