FoliesEspagne's video: Les Folies d Espagne C P E Bach by Rafael Puyana harpsichord

Composer Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-1788) Title Variationen über "Les folies d'Espagne", Wq 118,9 (12 Variationen auf die Folie d'Espagne in d mineur Wq118/9 H263 (1778)): Performer Rafael Puyana Released without indication of year by Philips vinyl MONO 838 420AY. Recording date probably April 1964 (as the later cd version Baroque masterpieces for the harpsichord) Rafael Puyana's view about this piece: The remarkable Variations on Les Folies d'Espagne by C.Ph.E. Bach though transitional in style, are included here as they extend the influence of the French School, and other charasteristics of the Baroque style through the 'classical' period into Romaticism. Les Folies d'Espagne is equally suited to the harpsichord, clavichord and fortepiano. Its composer was a master performer on all three instruments although his approach to each is known to have been distinctly different. On the harpsichord, the performer should, in my opinion, follow the original dynamic nuances by means of refined registration, for instance, two-keyboard- playing on eight-foot stops to achieve the desired forte and piano effects in Variation 2. On the whole, the harpsichordist must colour each variation according to its mood and retain, whenever possible, the legato-touch and plaintive rubato typical of clavichord playing (Variation 6 and 11). Levels of sound can be distributed effectively to secure the pianistic, Beethoven-like contrast essential to Variation contrast essential to Variation 8. The overall interpretation of phrasing, embellishments and rhythmic alterations should be oriented towards Baroque traditions, which are a part of C.Ph.E. Bach's musical image. The 'Thema' was not expected to be performed as written but must be ornamented. It can be brought back 'da capo' at the end of the composition, to complete the triptychlike form which composers usually applied to a set of variations. I have chosen to ornament the 'Thema' and its 'da capo' à la francaise, although both realisations differ in spirit altogether. The music published in this channel is exclusively dedicated to divulgation purposes and not commercial. This within the framework to study the archtype of La Folía which involves people around the world. If someone, for any reason, would deem that a video appearing in this channel violates the copyright, please inform me immediately before you submit a claim to Youtube, and it will be our care to remove immediately the video accordingly. Your collaboration will be appreciated