J.S. Bach WTC II Nr.22 BWV 891 Prelude on Organteq, and others

Thank you for your kind comment.


Privia? Yes, I had a Casio PS-X1000 for four years. However, I don't think I'm the best person to comment on Privia.
In fact, I was dissatisfied with its touch and ended up replacing it with a Yamaha CLP-875 last summer.
I restarted playing piano four years ago, and at that time, I purchased the PS-X1000. It was sufficient and satisfying for practicing exercises like Hanon and simple pieces, but within a few months, I started to feel dissatisfied. The short pivot length was the main reason for this. For example, playing trills between black and white keys was quite challenging.
I know that newer models, such as the PS-X7000, have a good reputation despite the short pivot length, and I’ve tried them in stores and felt that they have certainly improved. Even so, I don't think I would go with Casio. 
In my opinion, the CLP-875 is currently the best digital piano, including its touch.
That said, factors like portability may play a role, and you might know more about keyboards than I do.

Anyway, I will continue my WTC series on my channel, and I might share some of them on this forum.

Once again, thank you!

DEZ, thank you for your comment.

I’m interested in period instruments and would love to try instruments like the Lautenwerk and fortepianos by Silbermann, which Bach is said to have owned. I purchased the Harp pack to emulate the Lautenwerk, and my performance of No.19 BWV 888 was one such attempt.
https://youtu.be/bPl1UFbO7-Y
I really love Pianoteq's ability to create new instruments, though my own ability in that area is quite limited.

I’ve never formally studied organ or harpsichord techniques, so your insights are very helpful. Perhaps I should apply them to the Fugue No. 22, which I plan to play next, though it might be challenging for me to do so.

Your comment was truly encouraging. Thank you very much!

Hi

Have you downloaded the free KIViR instruments? There are two nice harpsichords (Grimaldi and Blanchet) and a Neupert Clavichord to try. On the harpsichords the second pedal engages the buff stop and produces a 'lute'-like sound you might want to try or you may want to go wild and engage the bassoon stop on the third pedal for the rattle it produces.

I think playing Bach on plucked string instruments adds a gentle and pleasant tone to all the intricate weave of melodic lines.

Thanks for sharing your harped version of BWV 891 Nr 22 - most enjoyable!

Hi DEZ,

Yes downloading the free staff was the first thing I did when I purchased ptq standard with Kremsegg collection #2. And I've used clavichord and harpsichords in some recordings. But apparently I should check buff stop or bassoon stop once more. Thank you your suggestions.

BTW, I have purchased various instruments packs from time to time, modern pianos, harps, Kremsegg #1, Karsten collection, Ruckers harpsichord, and now at last I've go with studio bundle. I love ptq too much!

I'm glad to hear you enjoy my recordings.
Thank you so much!

Dear Carmelo,
Thank you very much. I'm so glad to receive YOUR comment. I don't think I would have shared my recordings if I hadn't seen your posts.

I plan to play WTC 1 as well after I complete WTC 2. Actually, I've already started, and I've recorded two. This is one of them (c-moll).
Hope you enjoy it.

YAMAHA CLP-875
Pianoteq 8.4.0  Harpsichord: Grimaldi

https://youtu.be/j_MO60gkLF4
https://youtu.be/yZuxxxDd0rg

Oh, DEZ,
Thank you for your detailed comment. I really appreciate and know how you hear my recordings exactly.

But actually, I'm feeling some frustration about certain aspects. There are some things that are very difficult to convey in my poor English, and they are related to the CLP-875.

Originally, I would relax my hand immediately after playing a key. However, after replacing my instrument with the CLP-875 last summer, I noticed that if I relax immediately after playing, I feel the hammer returning, the sound cuts off, and then the sound plays again (due to the weight of my finger). This is critical for a harpsichord without velocity sensitivity, and it directly leads to double notes. When I tried it out at the store, I didn't notice this because it was using the internal sound source. After purchasing it, I realized this and was quite troubled because I couldn't play the harpsichord.

To eliminate this, I'm intentionally using a strong touch to prevent double notes, but I know that this is not a good thing. In the future, if I use the CLP-875 as a MIDI controller, I may not use it for harpsichord.
Actually, there is a harpsichord workshop near my house, and I have touched a real instrument, so I know how light it is.

I’ve tried to tell YAMAHA technical centre, but I don’t know whether it will improve or not. With counter weight, CLP-885 might be better but I don’t know exactly.

I will continue to move forward while struggling with this issue. If I have fewer opportunities to use the harpsichord in the future, this is the reason.

Dear Carmelo,

Thank you for your kind comment and advice.
I think I understand what you mean. Slow down, yes, and I might need a mentor.

Thank you again, I really appreciate.

Dear Triton,

Your additions to this forum are most welcome! I love to hear others playing well and YOU DO PLAY WELL.

The small suggestions are to help you polish your performance further, we all strive to reach higher and higher goals - that's the nature of accomplishment. You have already accomplished a lot - more than most.

Keep going and sharing it would be a shame to have you go silent! We would miss your enthusiasm and youthful vigour - so keep dazzling us with your talent!

Hope to see more of your Bach pieces in the very near future !!!

DEZ