Bach: Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2 (Part 2)

Pierre-Laurent Aimard

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A Visionary Interpretation of a Baroque Masterpiece

Pierre-Laurent Aimard, one of today’s most visionary pianists, presents the second book of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier, a cornerstone of the piano repertoire. Following his acclaimed interpretation of Book I, Aimard brings his signature clarity, insight, and depth to this second collection of 24 Preludes and Fugues, exploring Bach’s extraordinary harmonic and contrapuntal imagination.

With a lifelong dedication to both early and contemporary music, Aimard approaches the Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II not merely as a historical masterpiece but as a vibrant and endlessly inventive work. His performance highlights Bach’s ability to blend expressive lyricism with intellectual rigor, creating a deeply engaging and illuminating listening experience.

Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Piano

Tracklist

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1.
Prelude No. 13 in F-sharp major, BWV 882
02:59
2.
Fugue No. 13 in F-sharp major, BWV 882
02:23
3.
Prelude No. 14 in F-sharp minor, BWV 883
02:49
4.
Fugue No. 14 in F-sharp minor, BWV 883
03:25
5.
Prelude No. 15 in G major, BWV 884
01:09
6.
Fugue No. 15 in G major, BWV 884
01:21
7.
Prelude No. 16 in G minor, BWV 885
02:41
8.
Fugue No. 16 in G minor, BWV 885
02:55
9.
Prelude No. 17 in A-flat major, BWV 886
03:08
10.
Fugue No. 17 in A-flat major, BWV 886
03:03
11.
Prelude No. 18 in G-sharp minor, BWV 887
02:49
12.
Fugue No. 18 in G-sharp minor, BWV 887
03:52
13.
Prelude No. 19 in A major, BWV 888
01:50
14.
Fugue No. 19 in A major, BWV 888
01:20
15.
Prelude No. 20 in A minor, BWV 889
02:30
16.
Fugue No. 20 in A minor, BWV 889
01:50
17.
Prelude No. 21 in B-flat major, BWV 890
03:15
18.
Fugue No. 21 in B-flat major, BWV 890
02:16
19.
Prelude No. 22 in B-flat minor, BWV 891
02:16
20.
Fugue No. 22 in B-flat minor, BWV 891
04:32
21.
Prelude No. 23 in B major, BWV 892
01:31
22.
Fugue No. 23 in B major, BWV 892
03:00
23.
Prelude No. 24 in b minor, BWV 893
02:01
24.
Fugue No. 24 in b minor, BWV 893
02:03

Total time: 01:00:58

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Release Date October 23, 2025

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