Interpreting Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier: A Performer's Discourse of Method

This book sets forth the provocative theories of a musician who has been called the outstanding harpsichordist of this century. The late Ralph Kirkpatrick reveals here his approach to a deeper comprehension of music, showing how his methods are applied to the preludes and fugues of the *Well-Tempered Clavier* of J.S. Bach. "This book is brilliant and important."-*Clavier* "All keyboardists performing classical repertoire can greatly benefit from Kirkpatrick's scholarship, dry wit, and stubborn dedication."-*Keyboard* "That Mr. Kirkpatrick's extraordinarily perceptive mind knew the subject matter thoroughly is beyond dispute. . . Valuable insights into the analysis, teaching and performance of all Western music, especially Bach's monumental *Well-Tempered Clavier*."-Arthur Lawrence, *The American Organist* "We are fortunate to have this book by Ralph Kirkpatrick. . . From it we gain insight into the musical mind of one of the outstanding performers of our century."-*The Music Review* "The real matter of the book is good old-fashioned musicianship."-Denis Arnold, *London Review of Books*