Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1; The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2

Koopman’s finely crafted playing, in this compelling version of Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier, shows a firm structural grasp which reveals the interaction of the music’s harmonic and contrapuntal dimensions with impressive clarity. While avoiding extremes of speed and registration, Koopman’s exemplary technical precision ensures plenty of sparkle and excitement. The brightly lit recording highlights the excellent Ruckers-copy harpsichord’s satisfying resonance, so that even those who prefer their Bach on the piano will find much to attract them. Nicholas Rast

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Published: January 20, 2012 at 2:31 pm

COMPOSERS: Bach
LABELS: Erato Duo Bonsai
WORKS: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1; The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2
PERFORMER: Ton Koopman (harpsichord)
CATALOGUE NO: 4509-95304-2/95305-2 DDD (1983)

Koopman’s finely crafted playing, in this compelling version of Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier, shows a firm structural grasp which reveals the interaction of the music’s harmonic and contrapuntal dimensions with impressive clarity. While avoiding extremes of speed and registration, Koopman’s exemplary technical precision ensures plenty of sparkle and excitement. The brightly lit recording highlights the excellent Ruckers-copy harpsichord’s satisfying resonance, so that even those who prefer their Bach on the piano will find much to attract them. Nicholas Rast

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