C.P.E. Bach - Complete Sonatas for flute and obligato keyboard instrument

This album features Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach’s sonatas for flute and keyboard, performed by Lena Weman on baroque flute and Hans-Ola Ericsson on keyboard instruments, including organ and harpsichord. These works, spanning Bach’s career from 1745 to 1766, reflect his evolution in style from contrapuntal textures to a galant style that emphasizes melodic clarity. Highlights include the Sonata in C major H.515, a galant masterpiece, and arrangements that showcase the interplay between flute and keyboard. The recording uses historically informed instruments and techniques, bringing out the richness and nuance of these sonatas.