Johann Sebastian Bach, Pietro De Maria land The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II, BWV 870-893: Prelude No. 1 in C Major, BWV 870 like a fresh start with spine. The line feels clear, poised, and a little smug in the best way—exactly the kind of opening that can steal your attention before you notice you’re already hooked.
De Maria keeps the touch clean and the pulse buoyant, so every note lands like a polished tile under bright light. The recording stays intimate, with crisp attack, warm decay, and just enough room tone to let the phrase breathe without ever getting blurry.
For a desk, a train seat, or a quiet kitchen before the city wakes up, this piece makes ordinary minutes feel sharply arranged. Bach’s logic still sounds modern here, and that is part of the thrill.
