The performer, Miklós Spányi, uses a clavichord built by Thomas Steiner after Ch.G. Hubert for this recording, chosen for its ability to produce the 'Bebung' vibrato effect.
Composer Biography
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach moved from Berlin to Hamburg in 1769 to become Capellmeister and Director musices, a position similar to his father's in Leipzig.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's 'Kenner und Liebhaber' series, which these sonatas are part of, eventually comprised six volumes of his most original and varied works.
Composition History
The first collection of these sonatas, titled 'Six Sonatas for Connoisseurs and Amateurs', was initially planned for 650 copies but increased to 1050 due to subscriber interest.
Instruments
The term 'Clavier' in the title 'Clavier-Sonaten' was a generic German term for all stringed keyboard instruments, including the clavichord and fortepiano.
Performer Biography
Miklós Spányi, the performer, has concentrated his work on Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's music, including recording all of Bach's keyboard concertos.
Composition History
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, the composer, had not published a full volume of keyboard works for over a decade before releasing these sonatas.
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