Bach – The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I (Complete) BWV 846–869 | Adaptive Just Intonation

About This Collection
・Composed in 1722, Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, Book I explores all 24 major and minor keys
・Each Prelude and Fugue presents a unique character, showcasing Bach’s unparalleled contrapuntal mastery
・This complete recording uses Adaptive Just Intonation, bringing historically inspired harmonic colors to life
・From the serene C major Prelude (BWV 846) to the profound B minor Fugue (BWV 869), this cycle reveals Bach’s vision of a “well-tempered” universe

🎓 Fun Fact
The title “Well-Tempered” refers to a tuning system flexible enough to play in all keys—though not the equal temperament used today.
Adaptive Just Intonation adjusts pitch in real time, enhancing harmonic purity and revealing the subtle affect of each key.

🛠️ Performance Details
🎼 MIDI Source: HarfeSoft.de
🔧 Modifications: Adaptive Just Intonation
🎧 Format: Digitally shaped with phrasing and articulation
📄 License: Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Germany (CC BY 2.0 DE)

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