This site introduces unknown Emanuel Bach (C. P. E. Bach).
Emanuel Bachʼs Keyboard Concerto in B minor, Wq. 30 (H. 440), composed in 1772, is one of his most dramatic and distinctive keyboard concertos. The first movement begins with a tense theme in B minor, featuring a rapid tempo and powerful harmonic progressions that express intense emotion and energy. In the solo sections, the keyboard instrumentʼs brilliant technique is dynamically showcased, with a close dialogue with the orchestra. The second movement, in contrast, possesses a calm and meditative character, highlighting the delicate emotional expression of the empfindsamer Stil. The deeply poetic melody and harmonic harmony lend a quiet beauty to the entire movement. The third movement is a lively finale with rhythmic vitality and virtuosic performance by the solo instrument as its highlights. Throughout the piece, Emanuel Bachʼs uniqueness during the transition from the Baroque to the Classical period is well manifested.