Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's rondos, unlike those of his contemporaries, feature refrain melodies that creep into episodes, episodes that wander through distant tonalities, and frequently asymmetrical phrase structures.
Instruments
The tangent piano, used on this recording, has strings struck by bare wooden slips, giving it a sound reminiscent of a harpsichord, but can be modified with 'moderators' to sound like a fortepiano.
Interpretation
Miklós Spányi, the performer, uses a tangent piano for all works on this album, including a sonata he previously recorded on a clavichord, to demonstrate the instrument variability typical of the 18th century.
Composition History
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, the composer, was already writing pieces for a second collection of solo keyboard sonatas while discussing the publication of his first collection.
Historical Context
The fortepiano offered new possibilities to composers and keyboard players in Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's time, and he emphasized its suitability for the rondos in his second collection.
Performer Biography
Miklós Spányi, the performer, has dedicated years to Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's works, including recording all of his keyboard concertos, a project described as 'a unique monument'.
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