Physical CD (2 Disks)
 
Reviews:
 
It’s the playing that counts. And I was bowled over… The most congenial playing I have heard of this remarkable set of pieces.
Early Music Review. (Read the full review here.)
 
Congratulations again upon a fine achievement. In my opinion, this should be the “go to” recording of the 48.
Richard Turbet
 
The instrument, strung in brass, has a beautiful singing tone and gives great clarity to the part-writing. The whole experience of listening to two CDs straight through was a real pleasure. I have no hesitation in saying that this is the most congenial playing I have heard, of this remarkable set of pieces.
David Stancliffe
 
Your WTC1 was an absolute delight all around - recording, instrument, performance, and presentation. It took me a while to realize, by direct comparison with virtually all readings since the 1960s (about 40 sets), how extraordinary this release is. I just can’t wait to hear book 2.
Alex Sparreboom - Ohio
 
This masterwork has for three hundred years been considered Bach’s greatest contribution to keyboard music. Recognised as a foundation of excellence in playing technique and imaginative composition, it has inspired later geniuses from Mozart and Haydn through to Shostakovich.
 
The work forms two books, each containing 24 preludes and 24 fugues, covering all the keys of the chromatic scale. Featuring a huge variety of style and mood, it makes for memorable and highly entertaining listening. This double CD contains Book One - Preludes and Fugues numbers 1 - 24.
 
Total playing time CD One: 59.31 minutes
Total playing time CD Two: 62.12 minutes