Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2 Main Performer or Conductor: Gustav Leonhardt Instrumentation: Harpsichord Individual Works: Praeludien und Fugen 1-24 Format: Compact Disc Record Label: Deutsche Harmonia Mundi Catalog Number: 77012-2-RG Year Released/Recorded: Recorded: 1967 This re-issue: 1989 Total Playing Time: cd 1: 63:22 cd 2: 72:40 Comments: Jan Hanford: This recording was recorded before Book 1, so the sound is different and little clangy and resonant. But Leonhardt's playing is worth it. His tempos are excellent (slower than typically), and his use of a variety of the stops on the harpsichord is delightful. I can see why his is a performance by which others are measured. Very highly recommended. Acknowledgements: From the collection of Jan Hanford. Date First Submitted: 05/24/2002 Purchasing: Suggested Purchasing Sources Note: Inclusion in this database does not guarantee the availability of any recording. Some recordings may be out-of-print or no longer available.