Navona Records presents The Well-Tempered Clavier, Bk 1 performed by award-winning pianist Kimiko Ishizaka, regarded as a gifted and obviously devoted Bachian by the New York Times. Ms. Ishizaka studied the notes and phrases of Bachs solo keyboard works in a systematic manner in order to discover an interpretation which adheres to the strictures of the great composers' writing. Since 2000, Ms. Ishizaka has been primarily active as a soloist, performing concerti from Mozart, Beethoven, Grieg, and Gershwin, and establishing herself as an interpreter of Bach and Chopin. Includes unlimited streaming of Bach: Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1 via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

Includes high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. Paying supporters also get unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app. This is the Open Well-Tempered Clavier - RECORDING AND SCORE - set free by fans like you! The download includes a 4-page booklet with cover art, and liner notes from Kimiko Ishizaka. There are also photos taken during the recording session. You can download this recording for free - click "Buy Now" - but you can also decide to support Kimiko Ishizaka and pay whatever you like. The recording is licensed with the Creative Commons Zero - public domain - license. Share this music freely with others to promote the love of Bach.

The Open Well-Tempered Clavier, by J.S. Bach, performed by pianist Kimiko Ishizaka. This public domain recording was made possible thanks to the support of 1,000 of Kimiko's fans. Your contribution when you download enables Kimiko to make more great music. Thank you!What the critics have said:"Ishizaka plays the 24 preludes and fugues with impeccable taste and technique, finding many levels of musical meaning even as she brings utmost clarity to the multiplicity of textures." - Donald Rosenberg, Gramophone Magazine"I have never heard Book 1 done better than on the new recording by pianist Kimiko Ishizaka", "You hear Bach with new ears." - Grego Applegate Edwards"A brilliant performance and brilliant set all around!" - Robert Cummings"I was constantly delighted to discover how dance-based much of this music can be." - Robert Hugill"This is a recording to change your perception of the Well Tempered Klavier." - Campbell VertesiWant more? Subscribe to the OpenGoldberg YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ojk-6mPa_T8uUg6tKs5hw