Deceptive cadence on the 300th anniversary of his birth, hear how music by johann sebastians son carl philipp emanuel bridged the gap between. Danny driver has chosen some seldom performed pieces for his second volume of cpe bach s solo keyboard music. Of his first volume of c p e bach sonatas, bryce morrison wrote in gramophone. But despite the excellence, these albums are just a taste. Oct 07, 2019 lg keyboard kb0108 have been unscrewed open sesame. Danny driver has made this important composer one of his particular emphases, and both his discs of cpe are excellent. Carl philipp emanuel bach 17141788, second son of johann sebastian, was both revered and criticized by his contemporaries for his bold. A brief listen continues the style of the baroque period so well exemplified by johann sebastian and other composers of. Keyboard sonatas vol 2 danny driver carl philipp emanuel bach was one of the 18th centurys great musical rebels, working in a revolutionary and transitional period but destined to be overshadowed by others. Now, demonstrating his extraordinary versatility, he turns to a composer from a very different ageyet one who has been similarly overlooked by the musical establishment, while always having a place in the heart of connoisseurs of arcane keyboard music. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters.
Keyboard sonatas vol 2 danny driver by clive paget on january 14, 20 carl philipp emanuel bach was one of the 18th centurys great musical rebels, working in a revolutionary and transitional period but destined to be overshadowed by others. Cpe bach keyboard sonatas, volume 2 danny driver pf. A check through drivers biography shows that he has made a speciality of recording music by lesserknown and neglected composers from various eras including balakirev, dale, bowen sonatas, bowen concertos. Oct 29, 2012 this record follows on from drivers first volume of c p e bach keyboard sonatas released in 2010. British pianist danny driver uncovers the impetuous mood swings, curious key changes and. Sonata in d minor, bwv 964 bach, johann sebastian imslp. Hyperion presents a second volume of cpe bachs startlingly original and inventive keyboard sonatas. When the key is released, the dome regains lg keyboard kb0108 previous shape, pushing the key back up. The new hyperion recording with danny driver was an eyeopener. In the f sharp minor sonata h37, bach asks a lot of his listeners. About the only thing in common between the two composers is that they performed and wrote for keyboard instruments. The e major sonata, also from 1744, shows bach exploiting sharp contrasts between loud and soft, aspects that driver points up in a way that underlines the musics energy and momentum.
Emanuel bachs music is a deliberate shift away from the learned style of his father, though by no means immediately accessible. Now, demonstrating his extraordinary versatility, he turns to a composer from a very different age yet one who has been similarly overlooked by the musical establishment, while always having a place in the heart of connoisseurs of arcane keyboard music. A kid named carl stirs up the bach musical dynasty. Iscriviti a prime ciao, accedi account e liste accedi account e liste ordini iscriviti a prime carrello. Certainly these sonatas sound demonstrably better under danny drivers capable fingers than they do coming from any harpsichord player. Bachs second surviving son, carl philipp emanuel bach, published between 1779 and 1787, helps usher in a new era in the music industry. Cpe bach keyboard sonatas danny driver here bach evokes a trio sonata, with two treble voices in imitative texture set over a steady bass in quavers. Certainly these sonatas sound demonstrably better under danny driver s capable fingers than they do coming from any harpsichord player. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library.
This release played by the londoner danny driver is the second in the hyperion series of keyboard sonatas by carl philipp emanuel bach. Now, demonstrating his extraordinary versatility, he turns to a composer from a very different ageyet one who has been. Carl philipp emanuel bach 17141788 keyboard sonatas, vol. It is sorted by h helm numbers, but the corresponding wq.
Carl philipp emanuel bachkeyboard sonatas, vol 2danny. The cd includes four sonatas but also a rondo d minor and an astonishing fantasy f sharp minor that bears witness to bach s renowned improvising abilities. A brief listen continues the style of the baroque period so well exemplified by johann sebastian and other composers of the era of j. The e major sonata shows bach exploiting sharp contrasts between loud and soft, aspects that driver points up in a way that underlines the musics energy and momentum. This is a list of compositions by carl philipp emanuel bach. There is a dome under every key, and when the key is pressed the dome collapses. It would be impossible to overestimate driver s impeccable technique and musicianship.
Keyboard sonatas ii, danny driver is intimately in touch with the fluctuations of the musical language, writes geoffrey norris. New classical cds from the mercurial twists in cpe bach s keyboard sonatas to the sprawling, nearly empty canvas of morton feldmans trio, npr musics tom huizenga. Those covered the rich, postromantic music of york bowen, music that bears little in common with the music of c. Bachs sonatas, which is awesome and i highly recommend it, too. If the tendency of the music industry as well as of audiences is to identify a young artist with a certain area of repertoire, danny driver seems happy to push against it. Driver meets the interpretative challenges with a lively mind, dexterity and warm sensibility in a way that brings cpe bach s startling originality sharply into focus. To be honest, cpe has never impressed me overly, even in mikhail pletnevs recording several years ago. Cpe bachs piano sonatas are about as different from his fathers keyboard writing as can be imagined. This release spans the composers career, taking the listener from the highly expressive manner of his early works to his mastery of the classical stylein which he still retains the distinctive characteristics, the fantastical changes of mood and tempo which both astounded and. This is the second instalment of his series of cpe bach keyboard sonatas, but it raises an eyebrow after recital discs of york bowen, balakirev and benjamin dale. Keyboard sonatas sonata in g minor a b flat c minor e flat. Such a thoughtful and expressive performance of a much neglected composer.
And even if there is a workaday piece or two lurking within his 300 keyboard sonatas, you certainly wont find it on this new album by british pianist. His masterly use of articulation adds something special to this music something which is often missing. If carl philipp emanuel bach wrote a dull piece of music, ive not yet heard it. In his 300 or so keyboard works, of which around half. Bach keyboard sonatas, set down by danny driver at wyastone in august 2009 and. Danny driver s performances of five sonatas point to and underline the innovative nature of c p e bach s keyboard writing, together with those traits that. Bach s second surviving son, carl philipp emanuel bach, published between 1779 and 1787, helps usher in a new era in the music industry. Danny driver should up there with the likes of kissin and lang lang. Bach s works have been catalogued in different ways. Danny drivers third disc for hyperion is a horse of a different color from his first two.
Oct 14, 2015 carl philipp emanuel bachkeyboard sonatas, vol 2danny driver piano hyperion records. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Notes these files are part of the werner icking music collection, and are also included in the mondrup recorder collection purchase. This page lists all recordings of sonata in c minor prussian sonata no. The cd includes four sonatas but also a rondo d minor and an astonishing fantasy f sharp minor that bears witness to bachs renowned improvising abilities. Cpe bach second son of jsb offers so much more than eccentricity and in this recital of five sonatas danny driver, a recent addition to hyperions bejewelled roster of pianists, makes his superlative case for music that is as inventive as it is unsettling. Keyboard sonatas volume 2 danny driver piano driver revels in emanuels idiosyncrasies, underlining the spontaneous and edgier qualities in the composers empfindsamer stil sensitive style.
These pieces, thrillingly played by danny driver, show how far cpe bach developed away from his father, writes stephen pritchard. Unlike j s bach, the music of cpe bach requires some special handling to make it work and danny does just that. Records has spawned recordings of cpe bach, handel, york bowen, balakirev, schumann, and erik chisholm. Bachs keyboard sonatas played on piano my preference over harpsichord. Pianist danny driver, who has recorded two albums of keyboard sonatas by c. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics. This particular son of bach is sometimes noted for being eccentric to the point of being offputting, as the british would say. Sep 01, 2016 danny driver carl philipp emanuel bach. Danny driver keyboard sonatas 2 on collectors choice. Emanuel bach s music is a deliberate shift away from the learned style of his father, though by no means immediately accessible. In this sequel to his first disc of cpe bach keyboard sonatas cda67786, danny driver is intimately in touch with the fluctuations of the musical language. English pianist danny driver presents a second volume of cpe bach s startlingly original and inventive keyboard sonatas. Danny driver brings this music alive with sparkling clarity and energy. Carl philipp emanuel bach keyboard sonata gminor clavichord.
This record follows on from drivers first volume of c p e bach keyboard sonatas released in 2010. This page lists all recordings of sonata in b flat major prussian sonata no. Carl philipp emanuel bach 8 march 1714 14 december 1788, also formerly spelled karl philipp emmanuel bach, was a german classical period musician and composer, the fifth child and second surviving son of johann sebastian bach and maria barbara bach. Nov 17, 2012 these pieces, thrillingly played by danny driver, show how far cpe bach developed away from his father, writes stephen pritchard. Jul 19, 20 cpe bachs keyboard compositions number some 300, many experimental in nature, walking a fascinating tightrope between baroque chromaticism and the burgeoning classical galant style. Bach, great keyboard sonatas series ii isbn 0486248542 carl philipp emanuel bach 1714 1788 was born in weimar. Carl philipp emanuel bach music, classical music, classical mp3 download, classical music downloads download music compositions from legal, wellordered mp3 content website. This release spans the composers career, taking the listener from the highly expressive manner of his early works to his mastery of the classical style in which he still retains the distinctive characteristics, the fantastical changes of mood and tempo which both.
The very quick changes of character and harmony, he says, create a. Bachs most impressive son would later become standard practice for composers of. Danny driver proves a peerless guide to this fascinating music, performing. Apr 27, 2017 danny driver proves a peerless guide to this fascinating music, performing with elegance and vigour. Mar 08, 2014 a kid named carl stirs up the bach musical dynasty. Hello select your address best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics gift cards customer service sell registry. Among other things, they show how music was changing from baroque style to the classic style of haydn and mozart. Danny driver, the pianist on this excellent album, loves the quirky, restless tone of many of c. He had ideas of his own, as the bristling, thoughtful and imaginative playing on this disc testifies. The pianist danny driver has garnered the highest possible praise for his two york bowen discs on hyperion. Keyboard sonatas danny driver on allmusic 2010 danny drivers third disc for hyperion is a horse.
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