The program for this album is designed to evoke an imaginary afternoon concert in the house of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach in 1767.
Composer Biography
Johann Sebastian Bach's great-great-great-grandfather, a baker and miller, found great pleasure in playing a 'Cithrinchen', a humble lute.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach believed that a true artist should play 'from the soul and not like a trained bird', emphasizing innate talent and expressive playing.
Recording & Production
This recording was funded by the German federal government's Commissary for Culture and Media, the German Music Foundation, and the Ministry for Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Instruments
The lute used on this recording is a 10-course Renaissance lute by Kai Schupp, converted to an 11-course Baroque lute by Martin Hürttig.
Historical Context
The 17th and 18th centuries were characterized by brilliant musical dynasties, such as the Bachs, Grauns, Hasses, Bendas, and the Weiss family.
Album & Artwork
The album title, 'Sounds Familiar', reflects the performers' exploration of works from prominent musical families of the German Baroque period.
