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.

Tracklist:

Prelude No. 1 in C Major, BWV 846
Fugue No. 1 in C Major, BWV 846
Prelude No. 2 in C minor, BWV 847
Fugue No. 2 in C minor, BWV 847
Prelude No. 3 in C Sharp Major, BWV 848
Fugue No. 3 in C Sharp Major, BWV 848
Prelude No. 4 in C Sharp minor, BWV 849
Fugue No. 4 in C Sharp minor, BWV 849
Prelude No. 5 in D Major, BWV 850 1
Fugue No. 5 in D Major, BWV 850 1
Prelude No. 6 in D minor, BWV 851 1
Fugue No. 6 in D minor, BWV 851 1
Prelude No. 7 in E Flat Major, BWV 852 1
Fugue No. 7 in E Flat Major, BWV 852 1
Prelude No. 8 in E Flat minor, BWV 853 1
Fugue No. 8 in E Flat minor, BWV 853 1
Prelude No. 9 in E Major, BWV 854 1
Fugue No. 9 in E Major, BWV 854 1
Prelude No. 10 in E minor, BWV 855 2
Fugue No. 10 in E minor, BWV 855 2
Prelude No. 11 in F Major, BWV 856 2
Fugue No. 11 in F Major, BWV 856 2
Prelude No. 12 in F minor, BWV 857 2
Fugue No. 12 in F minor, BWV 857 2
Prelude No. 13 in F Sharp Major, BWV 858 2
Fugue No. 13 in F Sharp Major, BWV 858 2
Prelude No. 14 in F Sharp minor, BWV 859 2
Fugue No. 14 in F Sharp minor, BWV 859 2
Prelude No. 15 in G Major, BWV 860 3
Fugue No. 15 in G Major, BWV 860 3
Prelude No. 16 in G minor, BWV 861 3
Fugue No. 16 in G minor, BWV 861 3
Prelude No. 17 in a Flat Major, BWV 862 3
Fugue No. 17 in a Flat Major, BWV 862 3
Prelude No. 18 in G Sharp minor, BWV 863 3
Fugue No. 18 in G Sharp minor, BWV 863 3
Prelude No. 19 in a Major, BWV 864 3
Fugue No. 19 in a Major, BWV 864 3
Prelude No. 20 in A minor, BWV 865 4
Fugue No. 20 in A minor, BWV 865 4
Prelude No. 21 in B Flat Major, BWV 866 4
Fugue No. 21 in B Flat Major, BWV 866 4
Prelude No. 22 in B Flat minor, BWV 867 4
Fugue No. 22 in B Flat minor, BWV 867 4
Prelude No. 23 in B Major, BWV 868 4
Fugue No. 23 in B Major, BWV 868 4
Prelude No. 24 in B minor, BWV 869 4
Fugue No. 24 in B minor, BWV 869

UPC: 896931000697
Label: Navona
Release Date: 4.24.12
Format: CD

Bach / Freund - Well-Tempered Clavier Book 1: Composer's Approach (CD)