Andrew Rangell – J.S. Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2 (2022) [FLAC 24bit/96kHz]

On April 1, 2022, Steinway & Sons releases Andrew Rangell’s recording of Bach’s The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2 (STNS 30176). Pianist Andrew Rangell’s debut recording—released thirty years ago—featured Bach’s Goldberg Variations, F-sharp minor toccata, and the two Ricercares from “A Musical Offering”. Over the course of many years, the verve, beauty and originality of Mr. Rangell’s Bach playing have been evidenced in a steady progression of interpretations: The Partitas, French Suites, Well-Tempered Clavier (bk.1), The Art of Fugue, English Suites, Inventions, Sinfonias, and many other individual pieces. This second book of the WTC now brings to completion a journey and survey which was never firmly planned as such. This is because the pianist’s embrace of Bach has run parallel with other deep involvements, beginning with Beethoven, but also exploring repertoire ranging from Sweelinck, Gibbons, and Farnaby to Ives, Nielsen, Enescu, Schoenberg and a host of other 20th century voices. Schubert, Haydn and Chopin also receive special attention within the artist’s rich discography. Rangell’s Bach survey ends with this second book of the WTC in sparkling, free-spirited performances.

Pianist Andrew Rangell’s debut recording—released thirty years ago—featured Bach’s Goldberg Variations, F-sharp minor toccata, and the two Ricercares from “A Musical Offering”. Over the course of many years, the verve, beauty, and originality of Mr. Rangell’s Bach playing have been evidenced in a steady progression of interpretations: The Partitas, French Suites, Well-Tempered Clavier (bk.1), The Art of Fugue, English Suites, Inventions, Sinfonias, and many other individual pieces. Rangell’s Bach survey ends with this second book of the WTC in sparkling, free-spirited performances. “Each successive listening reveals a seemingly, heretofore unnoticed beauty and profound polyphonic mystery.” (ConcertoNet.com)

Tracklist:
1-01. Andrew Rangell – I. Prelude (03:00)
1-02. Andrew Rangell – II. Fugue (01:48)
1-03. Andrew Rangell – I. Prelude (02:34)
1-04. Andrew Rangell – II. Fugue (02:04)
1-05. Andrew Rangell – I. Prelude (02:07)
1-06. Andrew Rangell – II. Fugue (02:21)
1-07. Andrew Rangell – I. Prelude (03:41)
1-08. Andrew Rangell – II. Fugue (02:22)
1-09. Andrew Rangell – I. Prelude (03:46)
1-10. Andrew Rangell – II. Fugue (03:11)
1-11. Andrew Rangell – I. Prelude (01:57)
1-12. Andrew Rangell – II. Fugue (02:13)
1-13. Andrew Rangell – I. Prelude (02:27)
1-14. Andrew Rangell – II. Fugue (01:54)
1-15. Andrew Rangell – I. Prelude (03:36)
1-16. Andrew Rangell – II. Fugue (03:52)
1-17. Andrew Rangell – I. Prelude (04:22)
1-18. Andrew Rangell – II. Fugue (02:25)
1-19. Andrew Rangell – I. Prelude (04:06)
1-20. Andrew Rangell – II. Fugue (03:16)
1-21. Andrew Rangell – I. Prelude (02:45)
1-22. Andrew Rangell – II. Fugue (01:52)
1-23. Andrew Rangell – I. Prelude (03:17)
1-24. Andrew Rangell – II. Fugue (02:06)
1-25. Andrew Rangell – I. Prelude (03:03)
1-26. Andrew Rangell – II. Fugue (02:37)
2-01. Andrew Rangell – I. Prelude (03:23)
2-02. Andrew Rangell – II. Fugue (04:54)
2-03. Andrew Rangell – I. Prelude (02:28)
2-04. Andrew Rangell – II. Fugue (01:19)
2-05. Andrew Rangell – I. Prelude (02:18)
2-06. Andrew Rangell – II. Fugue (02:58)
2-07. Andrew Rangell – I. Prelude (04:07)
2-08. Andrew Rangell – II. Fugue (03:13)
2-09. Andrew Rangell – I. Prelude (04:08)
2-10. Andrew Rangell – II. Fugue (05:23)
2-11. Andrew Rangell – I. Prelude (02:05)
2-12. Andrew Rangell – II. Fugue (01:28)
2-13. Andrew Rangell – I. Prelude (05:12)
2-14. Andrew Rangell – II. Fugue (01:56)
2-15. Andrew Rangell – I. Prelude (04:16)
2-16. Andrew Rangell – II. Fugue (02:45)
2-17. Andrew Rangell – I. Prelude (03:21)
2-18. Andrew Rangell – II. Fugue (06:03)
2-19. Andrew Rangell – I. Prelude (02:03)
2-20. Andrew Rangell – II. Fugue (04:01)
2-21. Andrew Rangell – I. Prelude (02:42)
2-22. Andrew Rangell – II. Fugue (01:48)