Composer of the Week

CPE Bach (1714 - 88)

The Great Bach

Monday 12 September 2005 12:00-13:00 (Radio 3)

Repeated: Monday 19 September 2005 0:00-1:00 (Radio 3)

Donald Macleod surveys the achievements of JS Bach's most talented son, whose reputation eclipsed even his father's during his lifetime.

Duration:

1 hour

Playlist

C.P.E. Bach: Fantasia II in C major (Fur Kenner und Liebhaber, Book 6)
Gabor Antalffy (harpsichord)
CPO 9991002, CD4, Track 16

C.P.E. Bach: Symphony in E major, Wq.182/6
Akademie fur Alte Musik Berlin, led by Stefan Mai
Harmonia Mundi HMC901622, tracks 13-16

C.P.E. Bach: Sonata in C major, Wq.53/5
Miklos Spanyi (clavichord)
BIS CD978, track 10-12

C.P.E. Bach: Concerto in F major, Wq.38
Ludger Remy (harpsichord & conductor), Les Amis de Philippe
CPO 9993502, tracks 1-3

Composer of the Week

Episode and Playlist Information

• CPE Bach (1714 - 88)
  • Part One
  • Part Two
  • Part Three
  • Part Four
  • Part Five