Francesco Corti: W.F. Bach, Benda & C.P.E. Bach: The Age of Extremes - COMPACT DISCS

Francesco Corti: W.F. Bach, Benda & C.P.E. Bach: The Age of Extremes - COMPACT DISCS

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Title:

W.F. Bach, Benda & C.P.E. Bach: The Age of Extremes

Artist:

Francesco Corti

Label:

Arcana Records

Product Type:

COMPACT DISCS

UPC:

3760195735732

Genre:

Classical Artists

Release Date:

2025-02-07

Number of Discs:

1

This recording combines three of the most significant musicians belonging to the generation of the empfindsame or "sentimental" style. As a reaction to the late baroque of J.S. Bach and Handel, they systematically explored contrast and extreme juxtapositions in their compositions. This avant-garde style remained in fashion for only a short period, but anticipated many pre-eminent aspects of early romanticism. In this recording a harpsichord concerto by W.F. Bach (J.S. Bach's eldest son) is combined with two concertos by Bohemian composer G. Benda. They perfectly illustrate the empfindsame style, quickly oscillating between excitement and melancholy, furious frenzy and serene calm. The programme concludes with major solo harpsichord pieces by C.P.E. Bach and a beautiful Adagio and Fugue for orchestra by W.F. Bach - showcasing the composer's ability in the stile antico.

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