A landmark recording by legendary harpsichord pioneer Wanda Landowska performing Johann Sebastian Bach’s The Well-Tempered Clavier (Book 1, Preludes and Fugues Nos. 9 to 16). Landowska’s recording of Bach’s keyboard works on her custom Pleyel harpsichord remains one of the most famous and historical accomplishments in classical music history, recognized here with the prestigious Grand Prix du Disque.
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Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
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Work: Das Wohltemperierte Klavier (The Well-Tempered Clavier), Teil 1 – Preludes & Fugues Nos. 9–16
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Harpsichordist: Wanda Landowska
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Label: RCA Red Seal
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Catalog Number: LM-1107 (Mono)
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Award: Académie Charles Cros – Grand Prix du Disque Paris
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Format: 12″ LP Vinyl Record
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Condition Note: Vintage sleeve shows noticeable wear along the left spine and lower right edge, as well as light surface aging, but retains the iconic portrait art and award seal clearly. Record and inner sleeve in good condition
A monumental historical recording—Wanda Landowska’s definitive harpsichord performance credited with reviving modern interest in Bach’s original keyboard instrumentation.
