
Well-Tampered Clavier
Photo © Moritz Kerkmann
Kenneth Weiss recorded the Well-Tempered Clavier at the Cité de la musique in Paris in June and December 2013 on the historic Ruckers-Taskin harpsichord belonging to the Musée de la musique’s instrument collection.
“Playing the ‘48’ is an all-encompassing endeavour where touch, sight, hearing, analytical thought, rhythm and a healthy dose of mysticism unite. I know of no other musical composition where body and mind interact to create such a sense of spiritual truth.
“Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier is a gift to humanity. It can teach and nourish us and inspire and heal us. Through generations, through births, losses, loves and deaths it stays there, intact, ready for all to attempt to grasp and cherish it.”
Kenneth Weiss