Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach sold his beloved clavichord, built by Gottfried Silbermann, in 1781, inspiring him to compose the "Abschied Rondo" to lament its loss.
Interpretation
Miklós Spányi believes that all keyboard versions in Wq 116 are by Emanuel Bach, leading to the inclusion of four previously unpublished miniatures on this recording.
Compositional Technique
The "Abschied Rondo" clearly favors the clavichord, as its demands for Bebung, a vibrato-like effect, are one of its salient features.
Performer Biography
Miklós Spányi, the performer, has focused his work as a performer and researcher on Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's oeuvre, including a complete recording of Bach's keyboard concertos.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, the composer, wrote many single-movement pieces for solo keyboard, some published in collections and others remaining in manuscript.
Composition History
The collections "Kurze und leichte Clavierstücke" (Short and Easy Keyboard Pieces) were truly directed to the needs of beginners, and circulated widely after their publication in 1766 and 1768.
Compositional Technique
The "Fantasia in Wq 114" is a free fantasia where the printed chords are unmeasured, requiring performers to construct their own rhythm and harmonies.
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