Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-1788) Episode 5 of 5: Composing till the End
Donald Macleod talks us through the final years of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, and we hear some of his last compositions
Bach remained in Hamburg for the rest of his life, and continued composing until his death at the age of 74 in 1788. In his final years, he overcame tragedy with the death of his son, aged 30, entertained many visitors with his impressive improvising, and compiled a family history.
We hear his masterpiece and swansong for double chorus, 'Heilig', and two works written in his final year - a string quartet and the Double Keyboard Concerto. Presented by Donald Macleod.
Heilig, Wq 217 Wiebke Lehmkuhl, alto RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie fur Alte Musik Berlin Hans-Christoph Rademann, director
Fantasy in C Christopher Hogwood, fortepiano
Quartet in D, Wq 94 Nicholas McGegan, flute Catherine Mackintosh, viola Anthony Pleeth, cello Christopher Hogwood, fortepiano
Double Keyboard Concerto in E flat, Wq 47 Eric Lynn Kelly, harpsichord Jos van Immerseel, fortepiano Collegium Aureum.
00:01 Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Heilig, Wq 217 Ensemble: Berlin Academy of Ancient Music Director: Hans-Christoph Rademann Choir: RIAS Chamber Choir
00:12 Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Fantasy in C Performer: Christopher Hogwood
00:22 Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Quartet in D, Wq 94 Performer: Nicholas McGegan Performer: Catherine Mackintosh Performer: Anthony Pleeth Performer: Christopher Hogwood
00:39 Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Double Keyboard Concerto in E flat, Wq 47 Performer: Eric Lynn Kelley Performer: Jos van Immerseel Orchestra: Collegium Aureum
First broadcast: 04 Dec 2015 (b06qm3qz) http://vk.com/wall-71199334_110