Don Satz wrote:

>Wes Crone wrote:
>
>>Colin Tilney is another name I hear good things about with his
>>recording of the Well Tempered Clavier (both books) on the Hyperion
>>label.
>
>I haven't listened to my copy for a long time, but I remember that much or
>all of the set was played on the clavichord.  I had a major problem with
>the sound of it; seemed like "tiny" Bach.  But, I saw it in my living room
>yesterday (just barely) and should give it another playing.

Actually, you are correct.  The entire first book is played on a clavichord
while the entire second book is played on harpsichord.  I can definitely
see your point of how Bach seems to be almost "ripped off" when played on
the clavichord because of the instrument's lack of size and sound.  I
actually really love the clavichord.  I don't mind listening to Bach at all
on the clavichord.  The only problem I have is the lack of sustain adn the
fact that I need to crank up the volume.  It's funny to hear someone say
they prefer the harpsichord because it has so much more sustain but that's
exactly what I'm saying.  I know prefer the harpsichord but the clavichord
is still very lovely.

-Wes Crone