The idea of two books of preludes and fugues,each moving through all the keys, both majorand minor, may sound unpromising at firstbut begin to listen or play and you encountera universe of wonders.

Bach achieves inthis music a wonderful synthesis of highlycultivated technique and direct emotionalutterance, the variety of styles and expressionis simply breathtaking.

Join Roy Stratford to explore the techniquesof Bach’s extraordinary craft, from doubleand triple fugue to invertible counterpoint,and unlock this musical treasure that willnever cease to delight.