Bach,J.S. / Frisch - Well-Tempered Clavier Book II - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Composer and pianist Don Freund takes Book 1 of Bach's masterpiece and offers analysis from a composer's approach A unique, critical eye for a series of miniatures that are typically viewed through the lens of a performer. Freund's composer-centric interpretations are presented on this 3 Disc set, and include a series of lessons that provide deeper insight into the master's works and his process of composition. Album Tracks 1. Prelude No. 1 in C Major, BWV 846 2. Fugue No. 1 in C Major, BWV 846 3. Prelude No. 2 in C minor, BWV 847 4. Fugue No. 2 in C minor, BWV 847 5. Prelude No. 3 in C Sharp Major, BWV 848 6. Fugue No. 3 in C Sharp Major, BWV 848 7. Prelude No. 4 in C Sharp minor, BWV 849 8. Fugue No. 4 in C Sharp minor, BWV 849 9. Prelude No. 5 in D Major, BWV 850 10. Fugue No. 5 in D Major, BWV 850 11. Prelude No. 6 in D minor, BWV 851 12. Fugue No. 6 in D minor, BWV 851 13. Prelude No. 7 in E Flat Major, BWV 852 14. Fugue No. 7 in E Flat Major, BWV 852 15. Prelude No. 8 in E Flat minor, BWV 853 16. Fugue No. 8 in E Flat minor, BWV 853 17. Prelude No. 9 in E Major, BWV 854 18. Fugue No. 9 in E Major, BWV 854 19. Prelude No. 10 in E minor, BWV 855 20. Fugue No. 10 in E minor, BWV 855 21. Prelude No. 11 in F Major, BWV 856 22. Fugue No. 11 in F Major, BWV 856 23. Prelude No. 12 in F minor, BWV 857 24. Fugue No. 12 in F minor, BWV 857 1. Prelude No. 13 in F Sharp Major, BWV 858 2. Fugue No. 13 in F Sharp Major, BWV 858 3. Prelude No. 14 in F Sharp minor, BWV 859 4. Fugue No. 14 in F Sharp minor, BWV 859 5. Prelude No. 15 in G Major, BWV 860 6. Fugue No. 15 in G Major, BWV 860 7. Prelude No. 16 in G minor, BWV 861 8. Fugue No. 16 in G minor, BWV 861 9. Prelude No. 17 in a Flat Major, BWV 862 10. Fugue No. 17 in a Flat Major, BWV 862 11. Prelude No. 18 in G Sharp minor, BWV 863 12. Fugue No. 18

Wilhelm Friedemann Bach (1710-84) was one of the most outstanding, yet at the same time, most idiosyncratic composers of his time. His work reflects his ambitious attempt to assimilate his father's legacy and to develop it further to suit the taste of his own generation. This becomes apparent in his keyboard music - from the early works to the late sonatas and fantasias. The oldest Bach son delights US here with his appealing synthesis of highly complex baroque and sensitive gallant styles. Léon Berben's inspiring performances profoundly emphasize the significance of this music and continue the Carus series of works by Wilhelm Friedemann Bach. Album Tracks 1. Sonata in C-Dur (BR-WFB a 2A / FK 1B) 2. Sonata in C-Dur (BR-WFB a 1 / FK Deest) 3. Sonata in D-Dur (BR-WFB a 5 / FK 4) 4. Sonata in Es-Dur (BR-WFB a 8 / FK Deest) 5. Fantasia in C-Moll (BR-WFB a 19 / FK 16) 6. Sonata in E-Moll (BR-WFB a 9 / FK Deest) 7. Sonata in F-Dur (BR a 11B / FK 6B) 8. Fantasia in E-Moll (BR-WFB a 23 / FK 20)

Album Tracks 1. Das Wohltemperierte Klavier 2. Teil 2. Prelude in G Major BWV 902