C.P.E. Bach, Haydn & Mozart: The Classical Organ

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Label
First Hand Records
Release Date
February 7, 2025
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Franz Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    • PERFORMER
      Robert Costin
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      February 07, 2025
    • UPC
      5060216341736
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      FHR173
    • LABEL
      First Hand Records
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Classical
    Works ⌄

    1. I. Allegro di molto

      Composer: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

      Performer: Robert Costin

    2. II. Adagio e mesto

      Composer: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

      Performer: Robert Costin

    3. III. Allegro

      Composer: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

      Performer: Robert Costin

    4. No. 7. Menuett

      Composer: Franz Joseph Haydn

      Performer: Robert Costin

    5. No. 19. Andante

      Composer: Franz Joseph Haydn

      Performer: Robert Costin

    6. I. Allegro moderato

      Composer: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

      Performer: Robert Costin

    7. II. Adagio

      Composer: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

      Performer: Robert Costin

    8. III. Allegro

      Composer: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

      Performer: Robert Costin

    9. Andante in F Major, K. 616

      Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Performer: Robert Costin

    10. I. Allegro

      Composer: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

      Performer: Robert Costin

    11. II. Largo

      Composer: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

      Performer: Robert Costin

    12. III. Allegretto

      Composer: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

      Performer: Robert Costin

    13. No. 20. Menuett

      Composer: Franz Joseph Haydn

      Performer: Robert Costin

    14. No. 5. Menuett

      Composer: Franz Joseph Haydn

      Performer: Robert Costin

    15. I. Allegro assai

      Composer: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

      Performer: Robert Costin

    16. II. Adagio

      Composer: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

      Performer: Robert Costin

    17. III. Allegro

      Composer: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

      Performer: Robert Costin

    18. No. 9. Menuett: Allegretto

      Composer: Franz Joseph Haydn

      Performer: Robert Costin

    19. No. 10. Andante

      Composer: Franz Joseph Haydn

      Performer: Robert Costin

    20. I. Allegro

      Composer: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

      Performer: Robert Costin

    21. II. Arioso

      Composer: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

      Performer: Robert Costin

    22. III. Allegro

      Composer: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

      Performer: Robert Costin


N the 18th century, Europe experienced a profound musical transformation from the Baroque to the Classical period. At the centre of this period stands Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach. He emerges as a fascinating and highly influential figure in music history, embodying the transition from the Baroque to the Classical and Romantic periods. Throughout his life, C.P.E. Bach composed over three hundred keyboard works. His foray into organ music was significantly influenced by his association with Princess Anna Amalia of Prussia (1723-1787), sister of his employer King Frederick and recognised as one of the most enthusiastic collectors, performers, and composers among the women of the 18th century. The princess, had an organ installed in her living room to immerse herself in the 'learned style' epitomised by Bach's father. It cannot be coincidence that the first four of Bach's five organ sonatas were composed in 1755, the same year Amalia's organ was installed. These compositions represent a departure from traditional forms, emphasising an expansive expressive range and harmonic innovation. Only the five sonatas listed in Bach's own catalogue have been included in this recording. Amidst the flourishing creativity of the Classical period, a fascination with mechanical music swept across Europe. Esteemed composers such as Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart embraced this trend, creating compositions that enhanced both public and private musical experiences.