Composer

:

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

Genre

:

Keyboard

Style

:

Rondo

Compose Date

:

1781

Publication Date

:

1916

Average_duration

:

6:18

"Abschied von meinem Silbermannischen Claviere" (Farewell to my Silbermann Clavier) is a solo keyboard work composed by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach in 1785. The piece was written as a farewell to his beloved Silbermann clavier, which he had played for over 30 years. The work is also known as "Fantasia in F-sharp minor" and is cataloged as H. 272, Wq. 66. The piece is divided into three movements: Adagio, Allegro, and Adagio. The first movement, Adagio, is a slow and melancholic piece that sets the tone for the entire work. The second movement, Allegro, is a lively and energetic piece that showcases Bach's virtuosic keyboard skills. The final movement, Adagio, returns to the melancholic mood of the first movement, bringing the work to a peaceful and reflective close. The piece is characterized by its use of chromaticism, unexpected harmonies, and sudden shifts in dynamics and mood. Bach's use of dissonance and tension creates a sense of unease and uncertainty, which is then resolved through the use of unexpected harmonies and sudden shifts in dynamics. The work also features a wide range of keyboard techniques, including rapid arpeggios, trills, and ornamentation. "Abschied von meinem Silbermannischen Claviere" was premiered by Bach himself in 1785, and it quickly became one of his most popular works. The piece has since been performed and recorded by numerous pianists and keyboardists, and it remains a beloved work in the classical keyboard repertoire.

More....