This is a complete edition of the correspondence of the most famous of J.S. Bach's sons. Very few of these letters have appeared previously in English translation. They provide a fascinating picture of an eighteenth-century composer hard at work publishing his own music, debating aesthetic matters, and championing the music and teachings of his father. The readable translation, detailed index, extensive cross referencing, and glossary of names make this an accessible and useful volume.
Original Keyboard Compositions by Members of the Bach Family
(Yorktown). 46 compositions by members of the Bach family.
Featuring sonatas in G major, E minor, A minor, and A major, this Kalmus edition showcases C.P.E. Bach's works, ideal for flutists seeking recital repertoire. The edition provides separate parts for piano, flute, and continuo, enhancing performance versatility and collaboration.
The manuscript features Walter Emery's English translation of Bach's obituary, co-authored by C.P.E. Bach and J.F. Agricola, first published in 1754. It also includes brief biographical excerpts from J.G. Walther's Musikalisches Lexicon and a genealogy compiled by Bach around 1735, providing a rich historical context and insight into the composer's life and legacy.
C. P. E. Bach, a pivotal figure in the transition from Baroque to Classical music, is celebrated for his expressive "sensitive style" that incorporates rhetorical and dramatic elements into his compositions. As the son of Johann Sebastian Bach, he crafted a unique sound that contrasted with the prevailing gallant style. The Classic Music Collection features his most renowned works, providing an extensive resource for musicians and students, showcasing the depth and dynamism of his contributions to classical music.
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bachs Lehrbuch ist einerseits eine praktische Anleitung zum Klavierspiel, die für Spieltechnik, Ornamentik und artikulatorische Verfeinerung des Generalbassspiels innovatorisch wirkte, andererseits ein bedeutendes theoretisches Dokument der neuen Musikästhetik, die mit Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach ihren Ausgang nahm. Gerade heute – in Zeiten einer vertieften Auseinandersetzung mit der Alten Musik – ist der „Versuch“ ein Standardwerk für alle, die sich mit stilgerechter Interpretation befassen. Die Neuausgabe enthält neben einem Vorwort modern geschlüsselte Notenbeispiele, die wichtigen Zusätze der späteren Auflagen, ein ausführliches Register und ein neues Inhaltsverzeichnis, wodurch sie den Wert eines Arbeitsbuches für Selbststudium und Hochschule erhält.
