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