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What was the name of the influential essay written by C.P.E. Bach?

  • "On the True Art of Playing Keyboard Instruments"

  • "The Art of Fugue"

  • "Glenn Gould Variations"

  • "Music in the Castle of Heaven"

Answer

Certainly! "On the True Art of Playing Keyboard Instruments," penned by C.P.E. Bach, stands as a seminal treatise on music performance, particularly for keyboard instruments. Published in 1753, this influential essay delves into various aspects of music, encompassing touch, ornamentation, interpretation, and the importance of musical expression and good taste.
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