The preludes i selected form WTC Book 1

[presto agitato]

Hello friendsˇˇ

I just want to know your opinions about the following preludes:

Num 3 in C# major
Num 8 in Eb minor- This one is my favorite cause sounds very mysterious
Num 12 i F minor and 17 in A b major - I will play first the slow one (F minor) and then the one in A flat which is very cheerful.

Which one of them is your favorite? Why?
Which one should i learn first?

Thanks

[camstrings]

The B flat minor prelude is very fine. It seems to express grief or tragedy, but in a harmonically beautiful way & can stand alone without its fugue.
(Try to hear Gould's version.)
 Peace.

[camstrings]

Sorry, in answer to your question, the A flat seems a good one to try. 

[ahkow]

C# Minor is the best and so emotional. especially the fugue

[wzm]

I totally agree with b flat minor.  Also agree with Gould on this... he plays it slow compared to other interpretations but I think this allows those beautiful chords to be savored.  Especially love the second half of this composition.  One of my favorites to play.

[pianisten1989]

I think B-minor from bk 2 the the best. But from book one, I think the one in E flat major