The Concerto in E flat major, H.467 (W. 40) is an arrangement of a concerto for solo oboe, H.468 (W. 165).
Composition History
The Sonatina in C major, H.460 (W. 101) is an arrangement of a chamber piece published in 1762 for amateur, domestic performance, adapted by Bach for public concerts.
Composer Biography
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-1788) was the second surviving son of Johann Sebastian Bach and grew up with his older brother Wilhelm Friedemann Bach (1710-1784).
Composition History
The three works on this album are arrangements of pieces that also exist in other versions for different circumstances, showcasing the practical side of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's prolific output.
Composer's Artistic Vision
All four Bach siblings who became composers, including Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, maintained strong senses of personal and musical independence, each composing in a distinct style.
Composition History
The Concerto in A minor, H.430 (W. 26), originally written in 1750, is believed to have originated as a cello concerto before being arranged for flute and keyboard.
Interpretation
The performers on this recording, Opus X, use a smaller accompanying ensemble than usual, with strings sometimes reduced to one player per part in solo sections, to achieve an intimate chamber music sound.
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