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Not JS but CPE Bach


On more than one occasion, I have enjoyed music on Pandora and looked up to see that it was not JS Bach, but CPE Bach.

Could anyone who knows baroque music comment on this composer?

Are there any recordings you could suggest?

(As always, extra credit for audiophile quality.)

Thank you,
cwlondon
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kijanki
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http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Lib/Bach-Carl-Philipp-Emanuel.htm
grimace
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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach. The son of JS. Well respected, although not as revered as his father. But then, how could he compete?
cwlondon OP
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Grimace,

To my suprise, I had the sensation that he competes very well with his dad!

But perhaps only because so much of JS's work is overplayed, so it sounded refreshing.

Hence, my search for a good CPE Bach performance and recording, if anyone knows of one.
photon46
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This is a great recording of some of my favorite symphonies.

http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/Drilldown?name_id1=512&name_role1=1&comp_id=33804&genre=64&bcorder=195&label_id=1076

This is a reissue of an earlier release on the Capriccio label that I really like. Fine bouyant performances that are full of joy.

http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/Drilldown?name_id1=512&name_role1=1&comp_id=33804&genre=64&bcorder=195&name_id=56057&name_role=3

Lastly, all the recordings on this page have received favorable professional reviews. Lots to keep you listening.

http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/Drilldown?album_group=5&name_role=1&name_id=512
cwlondon OP
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Photon46

Thank you so much - "bouyant" and "joy" exactly what I was looking for.

Like CPE vs JS, it would be interesting to hear of other lesser known composers and music with great performances and recordings.

Disappointing that even the classics can become a bit stale after being overplayed or badly played so many times.
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