C. P. E. Bach Character Piece La Böhmer, Wq. 117-26 (H. 81)

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Emanuel Bachʼs character piece "La Böhmer" (Wq. 117/26) is an elegant and lyrical work included in the 1765 collection "Character Pieces." It is set in C major and is characterized by its gentle and sophisticated melody. The title is believed to be derived from a specific person or theme, and the piece is notable for its intimate and emotionally rich expression. It exemplifies the Empfindsamer Stil (sensitive style), with inventive harmonies and ornamental notes used attractively within its brief form. Performers are required to have delicate skills to express the poetic nuances of this piece carefully.

According to the commentary by Darrell M. Berg on Miklós Spányi's CD (BIS-CD-1087) (translated by ChatGPT4o):

ʼThis piece is included in the anthology "Musikalisches Mancherley" (Berlin, 1762). It has a folk-like character with an accompaniment of broken scales, suitable for expressing a strong character. The "original" of this piece is likely to be the law professor Johann Samuel Böhmer (1704-1773).ʼ

For an overview of Wq. 117 as a whole, see Character Pieces Wq. 117 .

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