Description

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Edition - Sonatas Clavierstücke: Linda Nicholson / Phoenix Edition Audio CD 2011 / 451

UPC 811691014517

Product Details

Label: Phoenix Edition – 451
Format: CD
Country: Austria
Released: 2011
Genre: Classical
Style: Baroque, Classical

Product Features

This release features a selection of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's keyboard works performed by Linda Nicholson. The album includes a range of sonatas and short keyboard pieces, showcasing C.P.E. Bach's inventive and expressive style. Nicholson's interpretation on the clavichord offers a nuanced and historically informed performance, emphasizing the subtle dynamics and articulations of Bach's music.

Overview

The CD presents a diverse collection of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's compositions, including his three notable sonatas and a series of short and light keyboard pieces. These works reflect the transition from Baroque to Classical styles and highlight Bach's contributions to keyboard music. Linda Nicholson's performance on the clavichord brings out the unique character of these pieces, offering a fresh perspective on Bach's music.

Track Listing:

Sonata In A Minor, Wq 50/3, H 138
- Presto - 4:23
- Largo - 2:37
- Allegro Moderato Ma Innocentemente - 3:15
Sonata In G Major, Wq 50/2, H 137
- Allegretto - 6:05
- Poco Adagio - 2:24
- Allegro Assai - 2:42
Sonata In D Minor, Wq 50/4, H 139
- Allegretto Grazioso - 5:22
- Adagio Sostenuto - 1:39
- Allegro - 4:23
Kurze Und Leichte Clavierstücke
- Allegro In G Major, H 193 - 0:58
- Arioso. Andante In C Major, H 194 - 1:05
- Fantasia. Allegro Assai In D Minor, H 195 - 0:22
- Minuetto, H 196 - 2:52
- Alla Polacca In A Minor, H 197 - 1:25
- Allegretto In D Major, H 198 - 0:58
- Alla Polacca In B Minor, H 199 - 1:19
- Allegretto In A Major, H 200 - 1:07
- Andante E Sostenuto In G Minor, H 201 - 1:19
- Presto In B Flat Major, H 202 - 0:41
- Allegro In D Minor, H 203 - 1:07
- Allegro di Molto In F Major, H 228 - 0:36
- Andante E Grazioso In G Minor, H 229 - 2:13
- Presto In C Minor, H 230 - 1:08
- Minuetto, H 231 - 2:49
- Alla Polacca In D Major, H 232 - 0:59
- Alla Polacca In E Flat Major, H 233 - 1:40
- Fantasia. Allegretto In D Minor, H 234 - 1:08
- Allegro In E Major, H 235 - 1:06
- Allegretto In A Major, H 236 - 2:02
- Andante In C Major, H 237 - 1:29
- Poco Allegro In E Minor, H 238 - 1:11

Key Personnel:

Clavichord: Linda Nicholson
Composed By: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

Interesting Facts

Linda Nicholson is renowned for her expertise on the clavichord, an instrument that enhances the subtle textures of C.P.E. Bach's music.
The album includes not only the well-known sonatas but also a variety of shorter, lighter pieces that illustrate Bach's range and inventiveness.
The use of the clavichord in this recording reflects historical performance practices, providing an authentic listening experience.