Beauty will save the world

18 July 2024, 22:06

We continue our series dedicated to Bach. The composer gave the title Das Wohltemperirte Clavier (The Well-Tempered Clavier) to a book of preludes and fugues issued in 1722 and composed “for the profit and use of musical youth desirous of learning, and especially for the pastime of those already skilled in this study”.

I.S. Bach

The Well-Tempered Clavier

Book I (Barenboim)

Prelude 5 D-Dur BWV 850

Conducted by brilliant Daniel Barenboim, a classical pianist and conductor, the general music director of the Berlin State Opera (from 1992 until January 2023).

Take a minute to relax and listen to Bach. We believe visuals of Russia will contribute to the experience.

#Beauty

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