Description
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach – Sonatas & Rondos CD
Performed by Mikhail Pletnev
UPC: 028947903567
MPN (Catalog Number): 479 0356 GFC
Brand Name: Deutsche Grammophon
Overview
Experience the refined artistry of Mikhail Pletnev, one of the world’s most imaginative pianists, in this Deutsche Grammophon release featuring Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach’s Sonatas and Rondos. A cornerstone of 18th-century keyboard literature, C.P.E. Bach’s works bridge the Baroque and Classical eras with elegance, wit, and emotional depth.
Pletnev’s interpretations reveal both the composer’s bold inventiveness and the subtle emotional world behind each phrase. This album, part of Deutsche Grammophon’s “First Choice” Series, showcases benchmark performances and includes a digital bonus track — Beethoven’s Sonata in E-flat major, Op. 81a “Les Adieux.”
Described by The Penguin Guide as “altogether remarkable playing... Pletnev finds both the wit and depth of this music,” this release stands as one of the most distinguished interpretations of C.P.E. Bach on modern piano.
Product Features
- Format: Audio CD
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Keyboard / Early Classical / Baroque Transition
- Composer: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714–1788)
- Performer: Mikhail Pletnev (Piano)
- Label: Deutsche Grammophon
- Series: First Choice – New Original Album Series
- Release Year: 2001
- Total Duration: 78:27
- Recording Type: Studio Recording
- Made in: E.U.
- Awards: Penguin Rosette Award, Diapason d’Or, Edison Award
Interesting Facts
- Bridging Musical Eras: C.P.E. Bach, son of J.S. Bach, transformed Baroque discipline into Classical expressivity, influencing Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven.
- Award-Winning Performance: Pletnev’s performance received The Penguin Guide Rosette, Diapason d’Or, and Edison Award, recognizing its musical insight and technical mastery.
- Innovative Series Presentation: Part of Deutsche Grammophon’s “First Choice” collection, offering exceptional recordings with added digital bonuses such as exclusive downloads, booklets, and listening guides.
- Digital Bonus Track: Includes Beethoven – Piano Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 81a “Les Adieux”, available for digital download via DG’s website.
- Critically Acclaimed Interpretation: Critics praise Pletnev’s clarity of texture, delicate ornamentation, and emotional range, revealing the Empfindsamer Stil (“sensitive style”) that defines C.P.E. Bach’s music.
Track Listing
Sonatas
- Sonata in G minor, Wq 65/17
- Sonata in C minor, Wq 65/31
- Sonata in D major, Wq 61/2
- Sonata in F sharp minor, Wq 52/4
- Sonata in G major, Wq 62/19
- Sonata in E minor, Wq 59/1
Rondos and Andante
- Rondo in A major, Wq 58/1
- Rondo in D minor, Wq 61/4
- Rondo in C minor, Wq 59/4
- Andante con tenerezza (from Sonata Wq 65/32)
Digital Bonus:
- Beethoven – Piano Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 81a “Les Adieux”
Total Duration: 78:27
Publishers
© 2001 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Berlin. A Universal Music Company. Cover Photo © Mat Hennek. Made in the E.U. www.deutschegrammophon.com/firstchoice
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