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S. Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier: In-Depth Analysis and Interpretation
by Siglind Bruhn
Volume
I deals with the preludes and fugues WTC I, nos. 1-6 and WTC II,
nos. 1-6, i.e. with the works in C major, c minor, C# major, c#
minor, D major, and d minor.
This comprehensive,
in-depth work book on Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier should be part
of every pianist's, piano teacher's, and advanced piano amateur's
library.
The book is
part I of a four-volume work that consists of various elements.
A general Introduction covers topics like the origins of the WTC,
the "well-tempered" scale, the clavier at Bach's time,
the history of the prelude and the background of fugue composition.
This is followed by a catalogue of very specific Questions Regarding
a Prelude and Questions Regarding a Fugue, which the reader is
urged to answer for him- or herself with regard to a particular
prelude and fugue. The scope of the questions, their possible
implications and the terms used are explained step by step in
a section entitled Additional Information. The main body of the
book, under the heading "Model Answers," contains in-depth
investigations into the structure, material, performance practice
and interpretation of each of the 48 preludes and fugues. These
individual chapters, dedicated to one prelude+fugue each, are
illustrated with music excerpts, diagrams, and graphic representations.
(Amazon.com)
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