The Well-Tempered Clavier is by far one of the most influential music works of all time (though I think it could easily be called THE most). Composed by Bach in 1722, this unique multi-purpose book of preludes and fugues was the starting point of many beginners as well a training material for music pros. The most popular prelude-and-fugue out of 48 compositions in the book is the first one – the one on the basis of which the famous Gounod’s setting for Ave Maria was made.
Now, since 1722, can you imagine how many times this prelude was performed? Incalculable, perhaps. Some play it indeed for studying purposes, others for sharpening the skills, and others for pure pleasure. And those who are always in search of new creative performances are trying to make something special even out of works as ‘over-played’ as this. I’ve just found a curious performance of Bach’s masterpiece on guess what – boomwhackers. How cool is that?
Now, since 1722, can you imagine how many times this prelude was performed? Incalculable, perhaps. Some play it indeed for studying purposes, others for sharpening the skills, and others for pure pleasure. And those who are always in search of new creative performances are trying to make something special even out of works as ‘over-played’ as this. I’ve just found a curious performance of Bach’s masterpiece on guess what – boomwhackers. How cool is that?
