Bachanalia: The Essential Listener’s Guide to Bach’s “Well-Tempered Clavier”

Altschulers essays — one for each of the 48 fugues in the Well-Tempered Clavier — are joyously conceived & written in a spirit of true adventure. They are full of playful, clever analogies to horror movies, human nature, football games, even sex. Peppered with fascinating lore, here is a listeners guide that renders sophisticated musical concepts with simplicity & clarity & opens the door to a world of musical appreciation. Combines deep understanding of Bach with an offbeat, lively presentation that offers useful background information on the schema of each fugue. An exciting innovation in popular education.