HELEN 7/1: OK, here I am in Napa at my friend’s house. I brought my own copy of WTCI, even though she has an identical copy. I always the enjoy the beginning of this project, even though it’s a big darned project. So beautiful and comforting. My friend is playing the C minor Partita, so there is lots of Bach going on here today!
Wishing everyone a great start to the month, kudos to Grace for getting a head start with her travel. XOXOXO Helen
KATIE 7/1: Hi all! I am so excited to be joining you again! And what a wonderful, comforting way to return. I haven’t touched the piano since the last time we played WTC and I loved the experience of coming back to C Major. The prelude is so familiar, I barely looked at the music, but also fits so nicely in the hand and is so meditative — I couldn’t ask for a more perfect piece to return with. I did have to play it a few times over to feel comfortable at the keyboard again. I am attempting the fugues this year as well, and C Major was a nice way to ease into it. I loved seeing how clearly marked all the key transitions were in this fugue. It was (again) a very comforting return to fugue playing.
I have been greatly enjoying reading all your comments this year and am looking forward to joining you for WTC! — Katie
GRACE 7/1:I love the first prelude. To me it’s one of the most perfect pieces. Always a pleasure. The fugue doesn’t feel quite as comfortable in my hands, but it is also lovely.