Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach completed a series of sonatas with the publication of the 'Zweyte Fortsetzung von Sechs Sonaten fürs Clavier' in 1763.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach considered the sonatas in his 'Reprisen Sonaten' series to be substantial works, not light pieces for less skilled players.
Composer Biography
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, the composer, was appointed chief Kapellmeister by Princess Anna Amalia, the sister of his employer Friedrich II of Prussia (Frederick the Great).
Instruments
The clavichord used for this recording is a 1999 facsimile of a 1785 instrument by Gottfried Joseph Horn, built in the Silbermann tradition.
Interpretation
Miklós Spányi, the performer, often chooses the clavichord for this series, acknowledging that many works would also suit harpsichords and fortepianos.
Performer Biography
Miklós Spányi, the performer, has concentrated his work as a performer and researcher on the oeuvre of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach for several years.
Compositional Technique
The three 'Reprisen' sonatas in this volume are considered the most diverse and original of the series, showcasing Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's technique of varying melodies and textures, as well as new structures and harmonic adventures.
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