Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (8 March 1714 – 14 December 1788) was a German classical period musician and composer, the fifth child and second (surviving) son of Johann Sebastian Bach and Maria Barbara Bach. His second name was given in honor of his godfather Georg Philipp Telemann, a friend of Emanuel's father. Emanuel Bach was an influential composer working at a time of transition between his father's baroque style and the classical and romantic ... More

Date of birth:

  • Mar 8, 1714

Date of death:

  • Dec 14, 1788 (age 74 years)

Place of birth:

Also known as:

  • CPE Bach,
  • C.P.E.Bach,
  • Carlos Phillipp Emanuel Bach,
  • C.P.E. バッハ,
  • Karl Philipp Emanuel Bach,
  • C.P.E. Bach,
  • Bach, Carl Philip Emanuel,
  • Carl Philip Emanuel Bach,
  • Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel,
  • Carl Phillip Emanuel Bach

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KWType:

  • Person

Assessment:

  • His 'Essay on Keyboard Instruments' was to have great impact on following musicians. Haydn referred to it as 'the school of schools' and Mozart said, 'He is the father, we are the children.'

Category:

  • performing arts and sports

Disciplines:

  • composer
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