Interpreting Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier: A Performer`s Discourse of Method

By Ralph Kirkpatrick

Book Overview

This book sets forth the provocative theories of a musician who has been called the outstanding harpsichordist of this century. The late Ralph Kirkpatrick reveals here his approach to a deeper comprehension of music, showing how his methods are applied to the preludes and fugues of the Well-Tempered Clavier of J.S. Bach.
"This book is brilliant and important."--Clavier
"All keyboardists performing classical repertoire can greatly benefit from Kirkpatrick's scholarship, dry wit, and stubborn dedication."--Keyboard
"That Mr. Kirkpatrick's extraordinarily perceptive mind knew the subject matter thoroughly is beyond dispute. . . Valuable insights into the analysis, teaching and performance of all Western music, especially Bach's monumental Well-Tempered Clavier."--Arthur Lawrence, The American Organist
"We are fortunate to have this book by Ralph Kirkpatrick. . . From it we gain insight into the musical mind of one of the outstanding performers of our century."--The Music Review
"The real matter of the book is good old-fashioned musicianship."--Denis Arnold, London Review of Books

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300038933
• ISBN13: 9780300038934
• Release Date: September 1987
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 8.2"