Along with the C# minor and Bb minor preludes in Book1 and that in F# minor in Book2 this is (in my opinion) the most beautiful of all the preludes - and it’s easy to play. Anyone with a good working knowledge of the harmonic sequences of some of the meditative choruses, recitativo obbligato and arioso of Bach’s religious works - in particular the St. Matthew Passion - will appreciate the lovely handling of diminished chords in this prelude. (I’m a very fair at playing at sight but find the fugue’s enharmonic change to D# minor very awkward).
They're exercise pieces written for the harpsichord. They have no tempo or dynamic markings. They can be played however fast or slow the player likes, so long as their technique is right. Bach would have welcomed interpretation from passionate students.
A beautiful performance, Ellen. One of my favourite Bach compositions.
Happy I found your recording. I'm working on my own performance of this piece and your performance of the Prelude is one of the best.
Wonderful performance! I liked your slight arpeggiations in the prelude.
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Your playing is intelligent. warm and sensitive. What a wonderful performance. :-) Best Wishes for the future.
Excellent rendition. Brava!
Her beautiful performance Ìs off the charts
Thank you for your care and depth. Please do not be swayed by comments from lesser souls.
Bravo!
Along with the C# minor and Bb minor preludes in Book1 and that in F# minor in Book2 this is (in my opinion) the most beautiful of all the preludes - and it’s easy to play. Anyone with a good working knowledge of the harmonic sequences of some of the meditative choruses, recitativo obbligato and arioso of Bach’s religious works - in particular the St. Matthew Passion - will appreciate the lovely handling of diminished chords in this prelude.
(I’m a very fair at playing at sight but find the fugue’s enharmonic change to D# minor very awkward).
Very nice playing. Have you heard Samuel Feinberg play this? You might enjoy it.
Too fast played. Lack of feeling. Why do you have to hurry so much?
They're exercise pieces written for the harpsichord. They have no tempo or dynamic markings. They can be played however fast or slow the player likes, so long as their technique is right. Bach would have welcomed interpretation from passionate students.
J.S Bach never indicated tempo of his compositions not dynamics. What's to fast for you may be too slow for others.