Product guide

Bach: Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2 — Pierre-Laurent Aimard, 2 discs

Bach: Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2 is a two-disc recording featuring pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard performing the collection of 24 Preludes and Fugues. It suits listeners seeking a complete interpretation of Book II, though the listing’s German language designation is worth noting.

At a glance

Presents Book II of Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier.
The listing describes Aimard’s interpretation as focused on the music’s expressive and contrapuntal character.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$29.99~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Two discs are listed for the second book’s full collection of 24 Preludes and Fugues.
The named pianist and specific work make this a clearly identified classical recording.

Technical specifications

5 specifications

Recording
Performer	Pierre-Laurent Aimard
Works	24 Preludes and Fugues
Number of discs	2
Language	German

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	12.6 x 12.6 x 0.79 inches; 3.67 ounces

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing identifies the language as German, confirm that this suits your listening expectations, as the supplied details do not clarify whether this refers to spoken material or other packaging/audio metadata. The listed dimensions and weight are also unusually small for a disc set, so treat them as listing details rather than a confirmed physical measurement.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Listeners collecting Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II.
Classical piano listeners interested in Pierre-Laurent Aimard’s interpretation.

Customer reviews on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

What music is included?

The listing describes Book II of Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier, comprising 24 Preludes and Fugues.

Who performs on this recording?

The listing names pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard.

How many discs are listed?

The product details specify 2 discs.

What does the German language designation mean?

The listing says German but does not explain whether that refers to spoken content, packaging, or another aspect, confirm if it matters to your purchase.