- Audio CD (Oct 10 2006)
- SPARS Code: DDD
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
- ASIN: B000I5YVHU
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Track Listings
| 1. Allegro di molto (Symphony # 1 in D Major) |
| 2. Largo |
| 3. Presto |
| 4. Allegro di molto (Symphony # 2 in E-flat Major) |
| 5. Larghetto |
| 6. Allegretto |
| 7. Allegro di molto (Cello Concerto in A Major) |
| 8. Largo con sordini, mesto |
| 9. Allegro assai |
| 10. Allegro di molto (Symphony # 3 in F Major) |
| 11. Larghetto |
| 12. Presto |
| 13. Allegro assai (Symphony # 4 in G Major) |
| 14. Poco andante |
| 15. Presto |
Product Description
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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-1788), Johann Sebastian's prodigiously talented second son, acquired his musical skills at his father's knee, but emerged from the paternal shadow before he was 25. His reputation as a keyboard player was cemented--and perpetuated--by his "Essay on the True Art of Playing Keyboard Instruments"; as a composer, he developed a style distinctly his own: innovative, adventurous, deliberately willful, yet characterized by an inward, subtle sensitivity. He exerted a profound influence on succeeding generations; Mozart reportedly said, "He is the father, we are the children."
These four symphonies, written in 1775, all have three movements connected by a fermata or short cadenza. Within this form, Bach achieves extraordinary diversity of character, mood, and expression, with contrasting articulation, rhythm, and dynamics; the conversational juxtaposition of winds and strings creates variety of color and texture. The fast corner movements are sparkling and gracious, with trills adding spice and humor; the slow middle movements sing serenely and lament mournfully. The Cello Concerto, composed around 1753 during Bach's 30-year employment at the court of Frederick the Great, is very beautiful; the slow movement with its Neapolitan chords and chromaticism is deeply moving. It also exists in versions for flute and harpsichord, the former written for the Emperor, the latter probably for Bach himself. The cello version, which combines the flute's sustaining quality and the keyboard's nimbleness, is considered the most successful; the solo part is extremely difficult, with leaps, jumps, and runs. The period instrument orchestra, tuned a half-step low, is most excellent; the solo cello sounds a bit subdued, but the performance is brilliant and expressive. --Edith Eisler
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Orage et passion,
By François Beaudoin "Narcisse Le Québécois" (Québec ( Ville fortifiée), Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: C.P.E. Bach: Symphonies 1-4; Cello Concerto in A (Audio CD)
Voici livrée une excellente gravure de quatre «symphonies» de CPE Bach, toutes étiquetées WQ.183, et le redondant concerto pour violoncelle WQ.172. Contrairement au récent Café Zimmermann (qui vient, lui aussi, de paraître en décembre 2006- sur Alpha- et qui est consacré à 4 sinfonias de CPE Bach, mais toutes répertoriées WQ182 et avec le même concerto pour violoncelle), Manze et The English concert disposent d'une plus-value de taille : une section pour les vents, soit: flûtes, hautbois, basson et cors. Le résultat sonore n'en est que plus lumineux, plus captivant, plus impressionnant, plus varié, et le résultat orchestral plus achevé.Échevelés, tout en rupture, contrastés à l'extrême, ces petits bijoux mi-baroques, mi-mouvement préromantique illustrent parfaitement le «Sturm und drang» (orage et passion), grande caractéristique de CPE Bach. Caractérisées par des mouvements lents extrêmement courts, ces symphonies sont fort savamment construites, bien que déroutantes; parfois tendues à l'extrême, parfois libérées de cette tension dramatique, l'auditeur est convié à un récital passionnant, tout en lumière et en contraste, qui le laisse un peu déconcerté mais ravi devant l'énergie déployée par l'orchestre et la science du compositeur. La captation sonore sert admirablement bien le jeu de l'orchestre : très AÉRÉE, fluide, précise, l'auditeur ne ressent jamais l'impression d'étouffer lors du déploiement si énergique des cordes et la beauté fruitée, admirablement bienvenue, des flûtes et autres instruments à vent. Le mélomane audiophile est rapidement conquis dès les premières mesures. Le concerto pour violoncelle brise le rythme avec un largo «con sordini» de huit minutes. Moment de se détendre les nerfs, même si, personnellement, je suis lassé d'entendre ce concerto, si souvent gravé, et qui ne m'impressionne guère. En tout cas, ce ne fut pas suffisant pour gâcher la sauce de ce magnifique récital qui me réconcilie enfin avec Andrew Manze. Et ne me parlez plus, ni de Gustav Leonhardt ni d'Anner Bylsma. Au placard SVP ! Fort beau récital monsieur MANZE ! Vous m'avez reconquis ! Récidivez !
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A must,
By Prescott Cunningham Moore - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: C.P.E. Bach: Symphonies 1-4; Cello Concerto in A (Audio CD)
Absolutely thrilling! Not only are these the finest performances of the symphonies of C.P.E. Bach, but they also represent music making as exciting and ebullient as you are likely to hear. The works of C.P.E. Bach represent the bridge between the baroque splendor of his famous father and the mature symphonic works of Haydn. While cast in sonata form (with no repeats), they marry the late counterpuntal styling of baroque with the cleaner approach of classicism.Manze, who inherited the English Consort from Trevor Pinnock, has this music in his blood, leading performances as vibrant and life-affirming as any. The English Consort follows their leader with consummate skill and with a like-mind for the inherent joy of these works. For example, listen to the opening of the first symphony, where the strings attack their parts, imbuing the music with tremendous energy. Or listen to how the ensemble expertly builds tension from the comic opening of the third symphony. Similarly, the joyous close of the forth symphony makes you want this music to go on forever. These performances are an absolute joy and represent music making at its finest. Bravo to all involved. 12 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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"SACD" VERSION BETTER THAN THIS....,
By Hannibal - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: C.P.E. Bach: Symphonies 1-4; Cello Concerto in A (Audio CD)
The great Andrew Manze has done it again! Brilliant, sparkling accents and marvelous playing of this joyous music by the English Concert. - BUT DO YOURSELF A FAVOR, AND BUY THE SACD VERSION (HARMONIA MUNDI 807403) OF THIS RECORDING, INEXPLICABLY NOT OFFERED FOR SALE BY AMAZON, BUT READILY AVAILABLE ELSEWHERE.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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And The Car Shall Be Filled With Music!,
By J. A. Bell "she reads xyz" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: C.P.E. Bach: Symphonies 1-4; Cello Concerto in A (Audio CD)
And the night shall be filled with music,And the cares that infest the day Shall fold their tents like the Arabs And as silently steal away. ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, The Day Is Done I've played no other CD in my car since this one arrived some time ago. I play it loudly and the cars that infest the highway fold away. Truly sublime music! |
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