Christopher O’Riley, The Well-Tempered Clavier Book I in High-Resolution Audio

℗ 2024 Navona

Released	July 12, 2024
Duration	1h 54m 25s
Record Label	Navona
Catalogue No.	NV6645
Genre	Classical (Piano)

The Well-Tempered Clavier Book I

Christopher O’Riley

Available in 48 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC audio formats

Tracks
Editor's Notes
Technical Notes
Measurements

1.1	Prelude I in C major BWV 846 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	3:00
1.2	Fugue I in C major BWV 846 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	2:15
1.3	Prelude II in C minor BWV 847 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	1:42
1.4	Fugue II in C minor BWV 847 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	1:41
1.5	Prelude III in C sharp major BWV 848 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	1:30
1.6	Fugue III in C sharp major BWV 848 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	2:24
1.7	Prelude IV in C sharp minor BWV 849 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	2:48
1.8	Fugue IV in C sharp minor BWV 849 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	3:57
1.9	Prelude V in D major BWV 850 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	1:36
1.10	Fugue V in D major BWV 850 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	2:11
1.11	Prelude VI in D minor BWV 851 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	1:41
1.12	Fugue VI in D minor BWV 851 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	1:44
1.13	Prelude VII in E flat major BWV 852 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	4:16
1.14	Fugue VII in E flat major BWV 852 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	1:52
1.15	Prelude VIII in E flat minor BWV 853 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	3:24
1.16	Fugue VIII in E flat minor BWV 853 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	4:53
1.17	Prelude IX in E major BWV 854 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	1:23
1.18	Fugue IX in E major BWV 854 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	1:19
1.19	Prelude X in E minor BWV 855 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	3:04
1.20	Fugue X in E minor BWV 855 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	1:15
1.21	Prelude XI in F major BWV 856 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	1:04
1.22	Fugue XI in F major BWV 856 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	1:11
1.23	Prelude XII in F minor BWV 857 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	2:03
1.24	Fugue XII in F minor BWV 857 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	4:05
2.1	Prelude XIII in F sharp major BWV 858 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	1:16
2.2	Fugue XIII in F sharp major BWV 858 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	1:52
2.3	Prelude XIV in F sharp minor BWV 859 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	1:21
2.4	Fugue XIV in F sharp minor BWV 859 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	3:31
2.5	Prelude XV in G major BWV 860 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	1:08
2.6	Fugue XV in G major BWV 860 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	3:09
2.7	Prelude XVI in G minor BWV 861 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	2:09
2.8	Fugue XVI in G minor BWV 861 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	1:31
2.9	Prelude XVII in A flat major BWV 862 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	1:20
2.10	Fugue XVII in A flat major BWV 862 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	1:43
2.11	Prelude XVIII in G sharp minor BWV 863 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	1:42
2.12	Fugue XVIII in G sharp minor BWV 863 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	2:54
2.13	Prelude XIX in A major BWV 864 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	1:31
2.14	Fugue XIX in A major BWV 864 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	2:08
2.15	Prelude XX in A minor BWV 865 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	1:10
2.16	Fugue XX in A minor BWV 865 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	3:57
2.17	Prelude XXI in B flat major BWV 866 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	1:38
2.18	Fugue XXI in B flat major BWV 866 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	1:52
2.19	Prelude XXII in B flat minor BWV 867 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	2:44
2.20	Fugue XXII in B flat minor BWV 867 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	3:06
2.21	Prelude XXIII in B major BWV 868 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	1:07
2.22	Fugue XXIII in B major BWV 868 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	1:45
2.23	Prelude XXIV in B minor BWV 869 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	7:20
2.24	Fugue XXIV in B minor BWV 869 J. S. Bach; Christopher O’Riley	6:13

Christopher O’Riley’s The Well-Tempered Clavier Book I delves into the subtle intricacies of Bach’s famous masterwork, revealing the composer’s nuanced craftsmanship through an exploration of the spaces between notes. Inspired by Bach’s profound lyricism and informed by historical insights, O’Riley’s interpretation transcends conventional keyboard traditions. Embracing the expressive potential of articulation and texture, he illuminates counterpoint with dynamic contrast, unveiling hidden dialogues within Bach’s compositions. Through meticulous attention to intonation and rhythmic flexibility, O’Riley uncovers layers of meaning, echoing the Japanese concept of “Ma” — the significance of space and silence. This album invites listeners to immerse themselves in Bach’s universe, where every pause resonates with depth and possibility.

48 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Navona Studio Masters

	Track title	Peak (dB FS)	RMS (dB FS)	LUFS (integrated)	DR
	Album average Range of values	-1.34 -4.88 to -0.82	-19.41 -24.17 to -16.15	-16.60 -21.40 to -13.10	11 9 to 14
1.1	Prelude I in C major BWV 846	-2.70	-23.68	-21.1	11
1.2	Fugue I in C major BWV 846	-1.52	-21.32	-18.2	11
1.3	Prelude II in C minor BWV 847	-0.82	-17.97	-15.5	11
1.4	Fugue II in C minor BWV 847	-0.82	-18.37	-15.2	10
1.5	Prelude III in C sharp major BWV 848	-0.82	-20.00	-17.5	11
1.6	Fugue III in C sharp major BWV 848	-0.87	-17.77	-15.0	11
1.7	Prelude IV in C sharp minor BWV 849	-0.82	-20.32	-17.5	11
1.8	Fugue IV in C sharp minor BWV 849	-0.82	-16.68	-13.1	9
1.9	Prelude V in D major BWV 850	-0.82	-19.64	-17.0	12
1.10	Fugue V in D major BWV 850	-0.82	-20.88	-17.9	12
1.11	Prelude VI in D minor BWV 851	-0.82	-19.81	-17.3	12
1.12	Fugue VI in D minor BWV 851	-1.49	-18.66	-15.8	11
1.13	Prelude VII in E flat major BWV 852	-0.83	-19.30	-16.3	11
1.14	Fugue VII in E flat major BWV 852	-0.82	-18.53	-15.7	11
1.15	Prelude VIII in E flat minor BWV 853	-0.82	-21.77	-18.3	13
1.16	Fugue VIII in E flat minor BWV 853	-0.82	-18.08	-15.1	11
1.17	Prelude IX in E major BWV 854	-4.88	-22.33	-19.8	11
1.18	Fugue IX in E major BWV 854	-0.82	-17.82	-15.0	11
1.19	Prelude X in E minor BWV 855	-1.09	-22.46	-19.6	12
1.20	Fugue X in E minor BWV 855	-0.82	-18.45	-15.6	12
1.21	Prelude XI in F major BWV 856	-1.64	-18.21	-15.8	11
1.22	Fugue XI in F major BWV 856	-0.83	-17.36	-14.6	11
1.23	Prelude XII in F minor BWV 857	-2.46	-21.21	-18.5	11
1.24	Fugue XII in F minor BWV 857	-0.82	-17.16	-14.0	10
2.1	Prelude XIII in F sharp major BWV 858	-2.72	-20.77	-18.2	11
2.2	Fugue XIII in F sharp major BWV 858	-1.64	-18.26	-15.5	11
2.3	Prelude XIV in F sharp minor BWV 859	-1.13	-19.59	-17.0	10
2.4	Fugue XIV in F sharp minor BWV 859	-0.82	-20.90	-17.8	12
2.5	Prelude XV in G major BWV 860	-1.23	-18.88	-16.3	11
2.6	Fugue XV in G major BWV 860	-0.82	-17.43	-14.7	11
2.7	Prelude XVI in G minor BWV 861	-3.15	-21.06	-18.3	10
2.8	Fugue XVI in G minor BWV 861	-0.82	-16.47	-13.5	10
2.9	Prelude XVII in A flat major BWV 862	-0.82	-17.28	-14.8	11
2.10	Fugue XVII in A flat major BWV 862	-0.82	-16.74	-14.0	11
2.11	Prelude XVIII in G sharp minor BWV 863	-1.11	-20.74	-18.0	11
2.12	Fugue XVIII in G sharp minor BWV 863	-0.82	-19.36	-16.2	11
2.13	Prelude XIX in A major BWV 864	-4.50	-20.96	-18.3	11
2.14	Fugue XIX in A major BWV 864	-0.82	-17.31	-14.6	11
2.15	Prelude XX in A minor BWV 865	-0.82	-19.02	-16.4	11
2.16	Fugue XX in A minor BWV 865	-0.82	-16.60	-13.9	11
2.17	Prelude XXI in B flat major BWV 866	-0.82	-20.43	-17.9	13
2.18	Fugue XXI in B flat major BWV 866	-0.82	-18.73	-15.8	10
2.19	Prelude XXII in B flat minor BWV 867	-1.43	-22.62	-19.9	13
2.20	Fugue XXII in B flat minor BWV 867	-0.82	-20.53	-17.5	12
2.21	Prelude XXIII in B major BWV 868	-3.44	-21.00	-18.4	10
2.22	Fugue XXIII in B major BWV 868	-0.82	-16.15	-13.3	10
2.23	Prelude XXIV in B minor BWV 869	-2.77	-24.17	-21.4	14
2.24	Fugue XXIV in B minor BWV 869	-0.82	-18.80	-15.8	11

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