Pierre-Laurent Aimard continues his exploration of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier with the release of Book II on Pentatone, available digitally from 24 October 2025.

Ten years after his widely praised interpretation of Book I (Deutsche Grammophon, 2014), Aimard returns to this landmark cycle with a recording that reflects his deep connection to the work. In Aimard’s words:

“Each of the 48 pieces is unique and demands specific interpretative choices. The aim is to generate sound sources that respond to the polyphonic and expressive needs of each piece, and to let them breathe in the right acoustic space. I hope these choices honour the unsurpassed synthesis of styles that gives this monumental work its enduring value as a testament of its time.”

Coinciding with the album’s release, Aimard will perform The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II (in its entirety or selected excerpts) in a series of solo recitals throughout the autumn and in 2026. For more information, visit the artist’s official page.

Link: https://​pier​re​lau​rentaimard​.com/