Ann-Helena Schlüter - Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1 (2017)

For this new release, pianist Annhelena Schluter invites the listener into her world of admiration for J. S. Bach as she performs Das wohltemperierte Klavier I. Annhelena says of this project: “The pedal point of holiness that underlies Bach’s music is mixed with our world like a recurring ostinato in normal everyday life. His musical message is one of comfort. My work as a musician is based on experiences, memories and a sense of purpose; not on mere knowledge. Johann Sebastian is my role model; his works are based on goodness energy, joy and patience… Bach’s Wohltemperiertes Klavier extends to the heavens, always upward-looking, beckoning us at every cadence, at every fresh start, in every pause, constantly reiterating the invitation.” Annhelena Schluter has studied in Cologne, Wurzburg, and the United States. She continually performs in masterclasses, festivals and concerts across Europe and the USA. Not only is she an accomplished pianist, she has also won several writing competitions for her lyrics, poems, and songs, and she has founded several music ensembles.

TRACKLIST

CD1

01. The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude and Fugue No. 1 in C Major, BWV 846
02. The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude and Fugue No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 847
03. The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude and Fugue No. 3 in C-Sharp Major, BWV 848
04. The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude and Fugue No. 4 in C-Sharp Minor, BWV 849
05. The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude and Fugue No. 5 in D Major, BWV 850
06. The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude and Fugue No. 6 in D Minor, BWV 851
07. The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude and Fugue No. 7 in E-Flat Major, BWV 852
08. The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude and Fugue No. 8 in E-Flat Minor, BWV 853
09. The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude and Fugue No. 9 in E Major, BWV 854
10. The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude and Fugue No. 10 in E Minor, BWV 855
11. The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude and Fugue No. 11 in F Major, BWV 856
12. The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude and Fugue No. 12 in F Minor, BWV 857

CD2

01. The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude and Fugue No. 13 in F-Sharp Major, BWV 858
02. The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude and Fugue No. 14 in F-Sharp Minor, BWV 859
03. The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude and Fugue No. 15 in G Major, BWV 860
04. The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude and Fugue No. 16 in G Minor, BWV 861
05. The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude and Fugue No. 17 in A-Flat Major, BWV 862
06. The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude and Fugue No. 18 in G-Sharp Minor, BWV 863
07. The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude and Fugue No. 19 in A Major, BWV 864
08. The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude and Fugue No. 20 in A Minor, BWV 865
09. The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude and Fugue No. 21 in B-Flat Major, BWV 866
10. The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude and Fugue No. 22 in B-Flat Minor, BWV 867
11. The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude and Fugue No. 23 in B Major, BWV 868
12. The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude and Fugue No. 24 in B Minor, BWV 869