Scherze & Narrheiten der Söhne Bachs | 11.11.26
Duration
120 minutes
Musical Humor on the Grand Piano
Johann Sebastian Bach shaped music history like almost no other composer. But his sons, too, forged their own creative paths and delighted their audiences with works full of wit, imagination, and humor. This concert in the Early Music series is dedicated to the three best-known Bach sons: Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, and Johann Christian Bach.
Marieke Spaans will perform on a historic tangent grand piano a selection of works originally composed for convivial evenings in the family salon. Musical surprises, humorous ideas, and virtuosic fantasies—charming and entertaining. Among the highlights of the program are the famous Folia Variations by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Works by Wilhelm Friedemann, Carl Philipp Emanuel, and Johann Christian Bach
- Musical jokes, fantasies, and surprising ideas from the 18th century
- A rarely heard tangent piano with its unique historical sound
- C. P. E. Bach’s famous Folia Variations as a special highlight of the program
Secure your tickets now for this extraordinary concert that showcases the humorous side of the Bach family!
In collaboration with the Trossingen State University of Music
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If you are eligible for reduced admission, please book the "Reduced" ticket category. In all cases, please bring the appropriate proof of eligibility (membership card, certificate, or pass) and present it at the entrance.
Note to the participants