Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach(1714-1788)
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-1788) was a renowned German composer and musician of the classical era. He was born in Weimar, Germany, and was the second surviving son of Johann Sebastian Bach, one of the most influential composers of the Baroque period. Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach is often referred to as C.P.E. Bach to distinguish him from his father. C.P.E. Bach played a significant role in the transition from the Baroque to the Classical period in music. His compositions were highly innovative and expressive, pushing the boundaries of musical conventions of his time. He composed in various genres, including symphonies, concertos, chamber music, and keyboard works. During his early career, C.P.E. Bach held various positions as a musician, including serving as a harpsichordist in the court of Crown Prince Frederick of Prussia in Berlin. In 1768, he was appointed the Music Director of the five principal churches in Hamburg, where he remained for the rest of his life. One of C.P.E. Bach...