Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier

Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier is well-known as a collection of some of the most compositionally sophisticated music ever written. This book presents its context, history, and music based on the latest musicological research. Written for readers of all levels, it appeals to those who desire a good introduction to the collection or a refresher on its salient characteristics.

Paul Walker is a musicologist, organist, harpsichordist, singer, editor, and conductor. He has taught at Yale University, the University of Chicago, the University of Virginia, and the University of Notre Dame. He founded the Charlottesville-based early music vocal ensemble "Zephyrus" and served as director for twenty years. His current research interests include fugue, particularly seventeenth century, pre-Bach.

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