The first complete recording of this work was made
The first complete recording of this work was made from 1933 to 1936 by Edwin Fischer. Thiswork was the inspiration for Shostakovich's Opus 87. Beethoven's Piano Sonatas are often referredto as the "New Testament" and this work as the "Old Testament" of Classical keyboard music.Pieces in B-flat and C-sharp minor are the only two of their kind in this work that are five-voicerather than three- or four-voice. This work's opening (*) Prelude in C major was used by CharlesGounod as the basis for his Ave Maria. This piece purportedly derives its title from the advent of a tuningsystem that makes all keys playable. For 10 points, name this keyboard work by J.S. Bach that consists oftwo books of alternating preludes and fugues in all 24 keys.
The first complete recording of this work was made from 1933 to 1936 by Edwin Fischer.
The Well-Tempered Clavier [or Das Wolhltemperierte Klavier]