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This site introduces unknown Emanuel Bach (C. P. E. Bach).

C. P. E. Bach Character Piece Les Langueurs tendres, Wq. 117-30 (H. 110)

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Emanuel Bachʼs "Les Langueurs tendres" (Wq. 117/30) is a delicate and sentimental character piece written in E-flat major. Reflecting the characteristics of the Empfindsamer Stil, its gentle and lyrical melody resonates with the heart. The leisurely tempo and ornamentation skillfully depict deep emotions. Although short, it is poetic, requiring the performer to exhibit nuanced expressiveness on the keyboard instrument. It was a beloved piece of salon music at the time.

"Both Couperinʼs and Bachʼs ʼLes Langueurs tendresʼ are characterized by descending melodic lines, but Bachʼs work is far more melancholic than its model. This piece features two descending melodies, each chromatic and composed of figures that express many sighs."

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

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