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From: ark@alice.UUCP (Andrew Koenig)
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Subject: Re: Bach's temper
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Date: Tue, 16-Jul-85 09:50:54 EDT
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> So, where can I get recordings of Bach's music played in the proper
> temperament?  I would think that it would make a big difference!

You might start with Christopher Hogwood's recording of Bach's
French Suites, Oiseau-Lyre 411 811-1.  While no one is certain
what tunings Bach actually used, these performances use six
different temperaments that were common in Bach's time.

I find the difference in sound immediately obvious; some of
my friends can't hear it at all.