Sonaten fur Clavier und Flote

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Label
Challenge Classics
Release Date
July 17, 2026
Format
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    Featuring
    • COMPOSER
      Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
    • PERFORMER
      Tini Mathot, Reine-Marie Verhagen
    Product Details
    • RELEASE DATE
      July 17, 2026
    • UPC
      608917200768
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      CC 720076
    • LABEL
      Challenge Classics
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE

This album brings to life the richly expressive world of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, a composer who stood at the crossroads of Baroque tradition and Classical innovation. These sonatas for keyboard and flute reveal a musical language in transition: rooted in the structural clarity of the Baroque trio sonata, yet transformed through Bach's bold, sensitive exploration of emotion and individuality. In these works, the keyboard emerges as an equal partner rather than a mere accompaniment, embodying a new, modern voice that reflects the composer's forward-thinking spirit and his pivotal role in shaping the expressive "Empfindsamer Stil." Performed with historical insight and artistic imagination, this recording highlights both the versatility of the instruments and the performers' deep engagement with the repertoire. By embracing original keys, nuanced dynamics, and inventive interpretation, the musicians illuminate the subtle dialogue between recorder and harpsichord, revealing music that is at once intimate, daring, and alive with contrast. The result is a vivid portrait of a composer constantly searching for new means of expression-bridging eras, expanding possibilities, and inviting listeners into a world of refined emotion and creative discovery.