Bacchanalysis

In this engaging music history lecture, Carl Yaffe will discuss the fascinating story of Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier, including the meaning of that unusual title. A harmonic analysis of the C Major prelude in Book I will be presented, which will demonstrate why it is a useful piece not only for basic keyboard study, but for basic music theory, as well. We’ll also listen to recorded performances of several interpretations and adaptations of the P...