J.S Bach - The Well-Tempered Clavier Part I Book

Johann Sebastian Bach - The Well-Tempered Clavier Part I Book

Piano Grade: 6-8

Period: Baroque 1600-1750

Delve into the classical depths of J.S. Bach's "The Well-Tempered Clavier Part I," published as a pivotal part of ABRSM's 'Signature' Series. This series stands out for its authoritative performing editions of standard keyboard works, meticulously prepared from original sources by leading scholars.

The book is an essential resource for both students and professionals, offering not only the music but also informative introductions and comprehensive performance notes that enrich understanding and interpretation of the works.

This edition, which was the winner of the Music Retailers Association's Standard Publication Award in 1994, spans 168 pages and provides an in-depth look into one of Bach’s most influential works. "The Well-Tempered Clavier" is celebrated for its intricate beauty and the profound impact it has had on Western classical music. This book is a must-have for any serious pianist or musician dedicated to the study of classical music, providing both a reliable text for performance and a wealth of scholarly insight.

Reviews:

"As a scholarly reference, this edition is probably unsurpassable...a rightly-lauded triumph of scholarship, it should be on the shelf of every musician" — Music Teacher

"The best English-language edition so far. Contains very useful material on manuscript sources, variants, and performance questions. A bonus is the inclusion of Donald Francis Toveys classic analyses of each prelude and fugue, along with the editors helpful caveats." Early Music America, Winter 2001

"Whatever your chosen instrument, this is not only a fine editorial achievement, but also a compendium of both wisdom and pleasure virtually without equal." Harpsichord and Fortepiano

Pieces Include:

24 Preludes and Fugues, BWV 846-869  
Praeludium 1 in C, BWV 846/1  
Fuga 1 in C, BWV 846/2  
Praeludium 2 in c minor, BWV 847/1  
Fuga 2 in c minor, BWV 847/2  
Praeludium 3 in C sharp, BWV 848/1  
Fuga 3 in C sharp, BWV 848/2  
Praeludium 4 in c sharp minor, BWV 849/1  
Fuga 4 in c sharp minor, BWV 849/2  
Praeludium 5 in D, BWV 850/1  
Fuga 5 in D, BWV 850/2  
Praeludium 6 in d minor, BWV 851/1  
Fuga 6 in d minor, BWV 851/2  
Praeludium 7 in E flat, BWV 852/1  
Fuga 7 in E flat, BWV 852/2  
Praeludium 8 in e flat/d sharp minor, BWV 853/1  
Fuga 8 in e flat/d sharp minor, BWV 853/2  
Praeludium 9 in E, BWV 854/1  
Fuga 9 in E, BWV 854/2  
Praeludium 10 in e minor, BWV 855/1  
Fuga 10 in e minor, BWV 855/2  
Praeludium 11 in F, BWV 856/1  
Fuga 11 in F, BWV 856/2  
Praeludium 12 in f minor, BWV 857/1  
Fuga 12 in f minor, BWV 857/2  
Praeludium 13 in F sharp, BWV 858/1  
Fuga 13 in F sharp, BWV 858/2  
Praeludium 14 in f sharp minor, BWV 859/1  
Fuga 14 in f sharp minor, BWV 859/2  
Praeludium 15 in G, BWV 860/1  
Fuga 15 in G, BWV 860/2  
Praeludium 16 in g minor, BWV 861/1  
Fuga 16 in g minor, BWV 861/2  
Praeludium 17 in A flat, BWV 862/1  
Fuga 17 in A flat, BWV 862/2  
Praeludium 18 in g sharp minor, BWV 863/1  
Fuga 18 in g sharp minor, BWV 863/2  
Praeludium 19 in A, BWV 864/1  
Fuga 19 in A, BWV 864/2  
Praeludium 20 in a minor, BWV 865/1  
Fuga 20 in a minor, BWV 865/2  
Praeludium 21 in B flat, BWV 866/1  
Fuga 21 in B flat, BWV 866/2  
Praeludium 22 in b flat minor, BWV 867/1  
Fuga 22 in b flat minor, BWV 867/2  
Praeludium 23 in B, BWV 868/1  
Fuga 23 in B, BWV 868/2  
Praeludium 24 in b minor, BWV 869/1  
Fuga 24 in b minor, BWV 869/2