Light and Darkness - C.P.E. Bach: Flute Sonatas Accademia Ottoboni

• Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714 - 1788): Flute Sonata in A Minor, H. 555:
• 1 Bach: Flute Sonata in A Minor, H. 555: I. Andante 03:13
• 2 Bach: Flute Sonata in A Minor, H. 555: II. Allegro 04:14
• 3 Bach: Flute Sonata in A Minor, H. 555: III. Vivace 03:51
• Violin Sonata in G Minor, H. 542.5:
• 4 Bach: Violin Sonata in G Minor, H. 542.5: I. Allegro 03:36
• 5 Bach: Violin Sonata in G Minor, H. 542.5: I. Adagio 02:56
• 6 Bach: Violin Sonata in G Minor, H. 542.5: III. Allegro 04:43
• Flute Sonata in A Minor, H. 562:
• 7 Bach: Flute Sonata in A Minor, H. 562: I. Adagio ma non tanto 04:31
• 8 Bach: Flute Sonata in A Minor, H. 562: II. Allegro 05:18
• 9 Bach: Flute Sonata in A Minor, H. 562: III. Allegro 03:25
• Flute Sonata in D Major, H. 505:
• 10 Bach: Flute Sonata in D Major, H. 505: I. Allegro un poco 04:10
• 11 Bach: Flute Sonata in D Major, H. 505: II. Largo 05:15
• 12 Bach: Flute Sonata in D Major, H. 505: III. Allegro 06:01
• Flute Sonata in E Minor, H. 551:
• 13 Bach: Flute Sonata in E Minor, H. 551: I. Adagio 02:29
• 14 Bach: Flute Sonata in E Minor, H. 551: II. Allegro 01:45
• 15 Bach: Flute Sonata in E Minor, H. 551: III. Minuet 02:30
• Total Runtime 57:57

Info for Light and Darkness - C.P.E. Bach: Flute Sonatas

Manuel Granatiero presents his first solo album, following several successful concerto recordings with Amandine Beyer's Gli Incogniti and Accademia Ottoboni, of which he is a founding member. Here, Manuel is joined by Yu Yashima and Marco Ceccato, as he turns his attention to the flute music of C.P.E. Bach. The outcome of this project is 'Light and Darkness', five sonatas chosen from the substantial oeuvre that the composer dedicated to this instrument. In addition to the famous sonata for solo flute, the programme includes two sonatas with harpsichord obbligato and two sonatas with basso continuo. Demonstrating a wealth of stylistic and writing variety, they represent the entirety of the period in which Bach composed his surviving flute sonatas: BWV1020 written in his youth at his father's house in Leipzig, Wq124 written during his early years of study in Frankfurt, Wq128 and Wq132 during his service at the court of Frederick II, and Wq83 during his mature years in Hamburg. This is therefore a miniature exploration of the universe of the 'Berlin Bach' through some of his most intimate works that encourage us to experience the most diverse human emotions, from the darkest to the brightest ones.

Accademia Ottoboni

Accademia Ottoboni
is an ensemble specialized in baroque and classical repertoire, playing on historical instruments. Founded in Rome in 2004, it gathers the soloist and orchestral experiences of some among the most active musicians on the international scene.

From 2005 to 2009 it has been Ensemble in Residence for the early music season of the IPSAR (Portuguese Cultural Institute in Rome).

The four CDs released until now – Concerts and Cantatas by Vivaldi (Stradivarius); Cello Sonatas by Vivaldi (Outhere – Music); Chamber Music by Boccherini (Outhere – Music); Il Violoncello del Cardinale (Outhere-Music) – have been much appreciated both by audience and critic, receiving many prizes such as two “Diapason d’Or”, “Gramophone Editor’s Choice”, “CD of the month – Toccata Magazine”.

Our CD dedicated to the music of L. Boccherini and published by Outhere-Music was awarded the Diapason d’Or as the best recording of the year 2015 in the category “Baroque Instrumental”.

Accademia Ottoboni has performed in many Festivals and early mucis seasons all over France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Austria and Malta.

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