JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACHThe Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II
2022Following the enthusiastic reception of ‘Book 1’, Trevor Pinnock continues to explore the summit of Bach’s intellectual and contrapuntal mastery with his first recording of ‘The Well-Tempered Clavier Book 2’. Among his celebrated recordings are Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos, Handel’s Messiah and Concerti Grossi, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, The Harmonious Blacksmith, Bach’s Goldberg Variations and Partitas. Throughout his interpretations Pinnock remains true to his core principles: favouring musicality and inspiration above musical orthodoxy. Achieving an exceptional reputation as a conductor, chamber musician and harpsichordist he has received enthusiastic critical acclaim.
Following the enthusiastic reception of ‘Book 1’, Trevor Pinnock continues to explore the summit of Bach’s intellectual and contrapuntal mastery with his first recording of ‘The Well-Tempered Clavier Book 2’. Among his celebrated recordings are Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos, Handel’s Messiah and Concerti Grossi, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, The Harmonious Blacksmith, Bach’s Goldberg Variations and Partitas. Throughout his interpretations Pinnock remains true to his core principles: favouring musicality and inspiration above musical orthodoxy. Achieving an exceptional reputation as a conductor, chamber musician and harpsichordist he has received enthusiastic critical acclaim.