Penguin Rosettes, Bach, C P E (composer)

More than half a century separates the earliest and the latest of the works here. The C major Trio Sonata was one of Bach's earliest compositions, written at the age of 17 more or less under... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010More…

There is much sparkling vivacity in the Allegros, and the expressive range of the solo instruments, sometimes quite dark in feeling, is fully captured by both Gallois and the Toronto Camerata... — Penguin Guide, 2011 editionMore…

Why is it that cellists who bemoan their lack of concerto repertory continue to neglect CPE Bach's three essays in the genre? It's a mystery; they're excellent pieces, full of infectious nervous... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010More…