Julia Brown and Barbara Baird, the harpsichordists on this album, have been performing together since 2001.
Compositional Technique
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach's sonatas, fantasies, and polonaises are considered his principal works, contributing greatly to his reputation in the 18th century.
Composer Biography
By 1746, Wilhelm Friedemann Bach was widely regarded as the best organist in Germany, with his improvisations seen as the last traits of the Baroque organ tradition.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach was known as an improviser and probably developed his musical ideas while playing or improvising at the keyboard.
Critical Reception
The Sonata in D major was Wilhelm Friedemann Bach's first publication, but it was not well-received by amateurs due to its technical complexity and personal expression.
Composer Biography
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, the eldest son of Johann Sebastian Bach, was born in Weimar on November 22, 1710.
Composer Biography
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach studied mathematics, philosophy, and law at the University of Leipzig, in addition to his musical training.
