Bach J.S. - Well-Tempered Clavier Vol. 1, BWV 846-869

A monument in the history of Western music, The Well-Tempered Clavier represents not only the culmination of J. S. Bach's own maturation process but also the impetus for the emerging style and structure of modern keyboard music. Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin were influenced by its polyphonic richness and depth of harmony, and Schumann counseled young musicians to "make The Well-Tempered Clavier your daily bread." Modern pianists can follow Schumann's advice with this new edition of an authoritative and long-out-of-print score that offers illuminating perspectives from a pair of eminent musical interpreters. Book I of this two-volume set features Sir Donald Francis Tovey's analyses of 24 preludes and fugues, including suggestions for performance. In addition to commentaries by Tovey, a lauded Bach scholar and world-famous musicologist, the pieces are complemented by fingerings devised by Harold Samuel, a major Bach interpreter. Students, teachers, and professionals will appreciate this finely engraved and modestly priced version of Bach's enduring works. Reprint of the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music, 1924 edition. music history;classical standards;piano style;dover classical music for keyboard and piano four hands;piano;keyboard;polyphonic;harmony;musicologist;harold samuel;sir donald francis tovey;music for piano and keyboard;piano music;sheet music;books about music;books of music;musicians;classical music;keyboards;musical instruments;musical scores;composers;musical;engaging;music;art;students and teachers;performing arts