This is a vinyl LP pressing of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach – Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Keith Jarrett. Recorded in 1994 and previously unreleased, Jarrett’s piano rendition breathes new life into these works, capturing the essence of CPE Bach’s idiosyncratic style with remarkable expressiveness. From the gentle playfulness to the subtle tempo shifts, Jarrett’s performance showcases the sonatas’ rippling invention and fluidity, highlighting his exceptional improvisational skills. This outstanding recording, made at Keith Jarretts Cavelight Studio, offers listeners a fresh perspective on CPE Bach’s exploration of new compositional forms, accompanied by liner notes from Paul Griffiths.

Label: ECM Records

Release Year: 2024

Track List:

1. Moderato (Sonata I In A Minor)
2. Andante (Sonata I In A Minor)
3. Allegro Assai (Sonata I In A Minor)
4. Un Poco Allegro (Sonata II In A-flat Major)
5. Adagio (Sonata II In A-flat Major)
6. Allegro (Sonata II In A-flat Major)
7. Allegro (Sonata III In E Minor)
8. Adagio (Sonata III In E Minor)
9. Vicace (Sonata III In E Minor)
10. Un Poco Allegro (Sonata IV In B-flat Major)
11. Andante (Sonata IV In B-flat Major)
12. Allegro (Sonata IV In B-flat Major)
13. Allegro (Sonata V In E-flat Major)
14. Adagio (Sonata V In E-flat Major)
15. Allegro Assai (Sonata V In E-flat Major)
16. Moderato (Sonata VI In B Minor)
17. Adagio Non Molto (Sonata VI In B Minor)
18. Allegro (Sonata VI In B Minor)