CPE Bach
Saturday 8th March 2014 marks the 300th birthday of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach. Johann Sebastian鈥檚 second surviving eldest son is the most important composer to have led the progression from the Baroque epoch to the Viennese classical period - developing his own unique style. He had crucial influence on Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven and into the Romantic era. Although his father is far better known today, in his lifetime CPE Bach was highly acclaimed and his work, including chamber pieces, concerti, orchestral and sacred music, was heard far and wide. Petroc Trelawny assesses the legacy of this revolutionary composer with the conductor Rebecca Miller and the harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani.
Broadcast in March 2014
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Composer | Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach |
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