This site introduces unknown Emanuel Bach (C. P. E. Bach).
Emanuel Bachʼs Keyboard Concerto in D major, Wq. 43-2 (H. 472), composed in the 1770s, is a work that well demonstrates his originality and the characteristics of the empfindsamer Stil during his mature period. The first movement has a dramatic and varied structure. The lively opening Allegro di molto is notable for the vivid interplay between the solo instrument and the orchestra. The inserted Andante section provides a calm and lyrical atmosphere, offering a temporary sense of stability to the whole. It then returns to Allegro di molto to conclude the movement. The second movement is a quiet and introspective slow movement, highlighting the delicate emotional expression of the empfindsamer Stil. The decorative melody of the solo instrument, along with the richness of the harmony, captivates the listener. The third movement is structured as a light and elegant finale, dominated by graceful melodies and rhythms throughout. This concerto is a work that maximizes Emanuel Bachʼs compositional skills and the expressive power of the keyboard instrument, characterized by its unique structure and captivating melodies.
For more information about this piece, please also refer to "Keyboard Concerto Collection Wq. 43".