Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach loved the clavichord above all other keyboard instruments, and his solo keyboard compositions are best performed on it.
Composer Biography
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach declined an invitation to tour Europe with a Russian ambassador's son, opting instead for a potential position with Crown Prince Friedrich of Prussia (later Frederick the Great).
Instruments
The term 'cembalo' in the 18th century was a generic name for all kinds of keyboard instruments, not just the harpsichord.
Composer Biography
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, son of Johann Sebastian Bach, studied law at university before pursuing a musical career.
Recording & Production
The clavichord used in this recording is a replica of an instrument built by Christian Gottlob Hubert, a famous 18th-century clavichord maker, and was made by leading Hubert specialist Thomas Friedemann Steiner.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach revised many of his works multiple times, always considering the latest version to be superior.
Album & Artwork
Listeners are kindly requested to play this recording at a reduced volume level, as the clavichord is an extremely soft instrument and playing it too loudly will distort its nuances and timbre.
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