Empfindsamkeit

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, son of the famous Johann Sebastian Bach, was a renowned piano virtuoso of the 18th century. As a productive composer and theorist for keyboard instruments, he shaped the aesthetics of Empfindsamkeit, a style in which emotions are conveyed through subtle contrasts and harmonic surprises. From his Berlin sonatas to his extravagant fantasies, his works, published with great fanfare for both connoisseurs and amateurs, remain a highlight of musical expression. Arnaud de Pasquale reveals all their depth and expressivity through the virtuosity of his playing.