CPE Bach Complete Sonatas Vol 2 WQ 126/127

Vol. 2: Sonatas in D major Wq 126 and in G minor Wq 127

The score has both a keyboard realization (with figures provided) and a playing score for flute and basso continuo, providing a choice of approaches depending on the expertise and experience of the keyboard player. The materials are clearly presented, although the page turns in the e minor Sonata need to be negotiated while playing. These are both charming, relatively uncomplicated works, which characterise CPE Bach’s early style well. They could be tackled by intermediate players and would serve as a good introduction to historically informed performance of the late baroque style.