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The Tender Laments H 110

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

What's this piece like?
C.P.E. Bach's music marks a departure from his father J.S. Bach's intricate baroque style, embracing a lighter and more elegant approach that hints at the Classical era. Despite this shift, this piece features abundant chromatic notes and dissonant chords, adding notable density and expressivity.
Who's this piece for?
An excellent piece for intermediate level pianists who are working on their technique.
1-2 pages
Baroque
F minor

MOOD: Sad and melancholic.

TECHNIQUE: Counterpoint.

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1732

George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia.

1732

Joseph Haydn was born.

1740

Capt. Vitus Bering discovered Alaska.

1750

Johann Sebastian Bach died.

1756

The Tender Laments was composed by C.P.E. Bach at the age of 42 years old.

1756

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born.

1757

Beginning of British Empire in India.

1757

Domenico Scarlatti died.

1759

George Frideric Handel died.

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