This is a blog about this site, which introduces the lesser-known Emanuel Bach (C. P. E. Bach). This English version was translated from Japanese one by ChatGPT.
About 15 months ago, I purchased the 60-CD set titled *C. P. E. Bach Edition* for 8,000 yen. Among the 60 CDs, one had a section that could not be played. By chance, I was recently able to obtain the original single CD that the defective one was based on, as a used item, and was able to replace it.
The defective CD could not play a certain section, no matter how many times I tried it, on either of two CD players. It was the Piano Trio CD (#31). Since it was unplayable, I requested a replacement from the seller, HMV. HMV ordered the CD from the label Hänssler Classic and sent it to me as a replacement. However, that replacement CD also turned out to be unplayable in the same section. I returned it with a comment. As a result, that CD remains only partially playable.
Recently, I happened to come across a used copy of the Piano Trio CD (a single disc) and bought it. At the time, I didn’t pay particular attention to the performance, but when I listened to it, the sound was familiar. Upon checking, I realized it was the exact same content as CD #31. And of course, all tracks played without issue. In other words, I was finally able to replace the defective CD—even though the previous replacement attempt had failed.
The *C. P. E. Bach Edition* has recently been re-released with several new CDs added. Although it had been difficult to obtain before, it has now become easier to acquire—albeit at a higher price. Since I already own nearly all of the CDs except for the newly added songs, I have no reason to buy the set again. Nearly half of the collection consists of piano solo performances by Marcovici, but I hope a complete edition featuring Špáni, who has recorded almost all of the solo and concerto works as well, will eventually be released. That said, I’ve already purchased almost all of those recordings too…