Johann Gottfried Müthel, the composer of these concertos, was considered one of Johann Sebastian Bach's most remarkable pupils.
Interpretation
The interpretation of Müthel's concertos requires 'masterful performers' for both the accompaniment and the soloist, due to their sophisticated rhythms and harmonic playfulness.
Compositional Technique
Müthel's keyboard concertos are three-movement works, sharing compositional details with those of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, son of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Composition History
Müthel studied with Johann Sebastian Bach, who was already blind, in Leipzig in 1750, but Bach died shortly after their studies began.
Historical Context
After his studies, Müthel embarked on an 'educational journey' where he met prominent composers like Johann Adolf Hasse, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, and Georg Philipp Telemann.
Instruments
This recording uses a harpsichord, which was the most widely used keyboard instrument during Müthel's lifetime.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Müthel, the composer, disliked composers who wrote continuously, believing it dulled the spirit and led to self-repetition.
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