Bach (CPE): Sonatas & Rondos
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C. P. E. BACH
Bach (CPE): Sonatas & Rondos
Marc Andre-Hamelin (piano)
[ Hyperion / 2 CD ]
Release Date: Friday 7 January 2022
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The music of C P E Bach makes complex stylistic
demands of the performer like little else of its time,
the extraordinary drama and intensity tempered by Enlightenment elegance and the influence of the Baroque. Marc-André Hamelin's performances set new standards in this endlessly absorbing repertoire.
"Straddling the transition from the harpsichord to the piano, CPE Bach showed the way forward to a new instrumental sensibility...Using a modern piano, Marc-André Hamelin delivers 50 tracks to brilliantly illustrate that argument, in an exploration of the composer's own exploration of possible effects." BBC Music
"suffice it to say that pianist Hamelin has mastered Bach's often complex and quirky style excellently. The performance on a modern instrument, as noted, is quite stylish and exacting, but it does not lose the eclectic flavors that are native to the music. It is a model of performance for pianists." Fanfare
"Throughout the programme, Hamelin's delight and relish are highly infectious...In short, I cannot think of a better introduction to CPE Bach on the modern piano than these two joyous discs." Gramophone
'Hamelin's delight and relish are highly infectious...In short, I cannot think of a better introduction to CPE Bach on the modern piano than these two joyous discs.' Gramophone Award Finalist 2022 - Piano
Tracks:
Keyboard Sonata in A minor, Wq. 57 / 2 (H247)
Rondo in E major, Wq. 57 / 1 (H265)
Fantasia for keyboard in C major, Wq. 61 / 6 (H291)
Keyboard Suite in E minor, Wq. 62 / 12 (H66)
Abschied vom Silbermannschen Klavier - einem Rondo in E minor
Arioso in C major with 9 Variations, Wq 118 / 10 (H 259)
March in G major, BWVAnh124
Solfeggio in C minor, Wq. 117 / 2 (H220)
Keyboard Sonata in F minor, Wq. 57 / 6 (H173)
L'Aly Rupalich, Wq. 117 / 27 (H95)
Keyboard Sonata in D major, Wq. 61 / 2 (H286)
Keyboard Sonata in A flat major, Wq. 49 / 2 (H31) 'Württemberg Sonata No. 2'
Rondo in B flat major, Wq. 58 / 5 (H.267)
Sonata in E minor, Wq. 59 / 1 (H281)
La Complaisante, Wq. 117 / 28 (H109)
Rondo in E major, Wq. 58 / 3 (H274)
Free Fantasia, for keyboard in F sharp minor, H300 / Wq67
L'Herrmann, Wq. 117 / 23 (H92)
La Prinzette, Wq. 117 / 21 (H91)
