Johann Ludwig Krebs was among Bach’s most accomplished students, and like many of his students and Bach’s sons as well, he lived in an age of musical upheaval. New textures, gestures and conceptions ...

This week we look at CPE Bach's music and reputation in the light of the sensational rediscovery of much of his archive in 1999. Throughout the week we'll hear recent recordings of this 'new' music.

If Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach wrote a dull piece of music, I've not yet heard it. And even if there is a workaday piece or two lurking within his 300 keyboard sonatas, you certainly won't find it on ...