Friedrich Gulda - Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier (1972, 1973) [2020 4xSACD]

One of Gulda's best performances recorded in MPS from 1972 to the following year. The latest reprint reproduces a variety of touches and textures more than ever before! Mastered only in the analog domain and converted directly to DSD! Newly reprinted from the original MPS analog tape in Japan.

A masterpiece among masterpieces recorded in sessions by the former West German jazz label MPS from 1972 to the following year. Gulda, who was in his early 40s at the time of the recording, used his brilliant technique and rare inspiration for these performances. I've been It has been reprinted many times since the LP era, but the CD, which was suddenly revived on the MPS label in 2015, has revived its fresh and solid tone, giving even non-fans a big impact. rice field.

This latest reprint is not only the first SACD, but also a permanent preservation board that reproduces the original jacket design. In addition, the MPS label formed a partnership with BASF in 1971 (withdrew in 1976) and was sold to Polygram in 1983, so it was reissued from the PHILIPS label during the CD era, but Berlin Classics etc. has moved to the Edel Group, which is under its umbrella. After that, in June 2015, the above-mentioned CD reprinted from the original analog master tape stored in MPS was released, and as you know, it became a hot topic at the time. Currently, it is not available because it is out of print, but in this reprint, a new MPS original analog master tape is used, and the latest mastering is done by Mr. The we. In order to preserve the highest possible sound quality in the package, we pay close attention to mastering, so you can enjoy Gulda's performances more precisely and densely than before. The piano has a solid, heavy feel to it, making it more natural and easier to listen to. An extremely famous record that you can feel the taste deeper the more you listen to it, has been revived with high sound quality.

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Tracks:

J.S. Bach:
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 846 - 869
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2, BWV 870 - 893

Disc 1
Teil 1 (BWV 846 - 860)

Disc 2
Teil 1 (BWV 861 - 869) & Teil 2 (BWV 870 - 872)

Disc 3
Teil 2 (BWV 873 - 883)

Disc 4
Teil 2 (BWV 884 - 893)

Personnel:

Friedrich Gulda, piano

Recorded:
April 1972 (Book 1), May 1973 (Book 2), MPS Studio, Villingen