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C P E Bach - Complete Keyboard Concertos, Volume 3

Miklós Spányi (harpsichord)

Concerto Armonico, Péter Szüts

These concertos demonstrate the emerging inventiveness of CPE's musical personality within the trend towards public concerts in the mid-18th century. In fits and starts there are those sparsely...

C P E Bach - Complete Keyboard Concertos, Volume 3

Miklós Spányi (harpsichord)

Concerto Armonico, Péter Szüts

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These concertos demonstrate the emerging inventiveness of CPE's musical personality within the trend towards public concerts in the mid-18th century. In fits and starts there are those sparsely...

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Contents and tracklist

I. —
Track length8:05
II. Largo
Track length9:29
III. Allegro di molto
Track length7:43
I. Allegro
Track length6:36
II. Andante e con sordini
Track length7:36
III. Allegro
Track length6:39
I. Allegro
Track length7:51
II. Andante
Track length6:08
III. Allegro di molto
Track length7:49

Awards and reviews

2010

These concertos demonstrate the emerging inventiveness of CPE's musical personality within the trend towards public concerts in the mid-18th century. In fits and starts there are those sparsely etched landscapes which at their best can captivate us. If decorum is sometimes overworked, Bach's originality is even more remarkable given that the ritornello structure inherited from his father's generation, with its alternating solo and string sections, is less easy to sustain in a relatively uncontrapuntal style. Contrast is therefore a key element, and Bach needs a soloist who can discern how the relationship between the harpsichord and the orchestra can be manipulated to good effect. Miklós Spányi and Concerto Armonico, led by Péter Szüts, give wonderfully lucid, flexible and clearly articulated readings. The shading in the finale of the G minor and middle movement of the D major concertos is also energised by a naturally discursive balance, a deft textural palette for which artist and engineer can take equal credit. With such eloquent playing, this volume of world premiere recordings will give the listener more than just an opportunity to refine his perspective on Bach's achievements. It deserves a welcoming audience.
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