HMU126H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Sonata Form, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Clavichord
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Lecture 2: crying germans, entrepreneurs, and baby geniuses: towards a classical style. Clavichord: part of social home life, quite, personal instrument, private experience with the instrument, study piece. Served frederick the great (in berlin) from 1740-1768. One of the most influential composers of his generation. Big deal, mozart and haydn liked him. Composes oratorios, songs, symphonies, and chamber music is most celebrated for his keyboard music. Published eight sets of 6 sonatas and five sets of sonatas with other keyboard works. First two sets from 1742 and 1744. In berlin, he publishes versuch uber die wabre art das clavier zu spielen (an essay on the true. A monumental work on performance practice and 18th century conceptions of harmnoy and counterpoint. Often associated with the empfindsamer still or sensitive style. Associated with the prussian court of fredreick the great (north german men played) A rejection of baroque aesthetics that sought to express the true and natural feelings of an individual.
