Schaghajegh Nosrati, the pianist on this album, is highly regarded as a versatile musician and has an excellent reputation as an interpreter of Bach's music.
Recording & Production
This recording of Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier Book I was made in April 2021 at the Pierre Boulez Saal in Berlin, Germany.
Composition History
The release of this CD in 2022 coincides with the 300-year anniversary of the creation of the Well-Tempered Clavier (Book I).
Recording & Production
The piano used for this recording is a C. Bechstein Konzertflügel D 282, with Hervé Catin as the piano technician.
Performer Biography
Schaghajegh Nosrati's international breakthrough came through her collaboration with Sir András Schiff, who praised her 'astonishing clarity, purity, and maturity' in her Bach performances.
Interpretation
Pianist Schaghajegh Nosrati believes that Bach's music allows no room for eccentricity, instead emphasizing clarity, authenticity, sincerity, and respect for the work.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bach often signed his works, including the Well-Tempered Clavier, with 'S.D.G.', an abbreviation for 'Soli Deo Gloria' (to God alone be the glory), reflecting his humility.
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