Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-1788)
Fantaisie en do majeur, Wq 61/6, H 291
Fantaisie en fa dièse mineur, Wq 67, H 300
Fantaisie en mi bémol majeur, H 348
Rondo en do majeur, Wq 56/1, H 260
Rondo en do mineur, Wq 59/4, H 283
La Capricieuse, Wq 117/33, H 113
Sonate en la mineur, Wq 49/1, H 30
Sonate en si bémol majeur, Wq 62/16, H 116
Presto en do mineur, Wq 114/3, H 230

Alessandro Deljavan, piano

In The Hidden Legacy, Italian pianist Alessandro Deljavan explores the restless imagination and expressive daring of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714–1788), a composer who bridged the worlds of Baroque complexity and Classical clarity. The program traverses the vast emotional and stylistic landscape of C. P. E. Bach’s keyboard works—from the introspective Fantasias and fiery Rondos to the refined Sonatas—revealing the composer’s pioneering embrace of Empfindsamkeit, the “sensitive style” that sought to mirror human emotion in all its volatility. Deljavan’s interpretations illuminate the dramatic contrasts and psychological depth of this music, turning each piece into a vivid, unpredictable narrative that feels as alive today as it was two centuries ago. Deljavan’s artistry combines intellectual precision with fearless emotional spontaneity. His phrasing, pacing, and use of silence elevate Bach’s mercurial spirit into something immediate and human. The recording presents not just a historical tribute but a living dialogue between composer and performer—a meditation on creativity, freedom, and feeling. In this album, Deljavan continues his lifelong mission to “touch the heart,” capturing the tension, tenderness, and transcendence that make C. P. E. Bach’s legacy both hidden and essential.