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Chamber musician to Frederick
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C.P.E. Bach: A life in pictures
4. Chamber musician to Frederick
Emanuel’s reputation was established by two published sets of sonatas, the first of which he dedicated to Frederick the Great (pictured playing the flute). In 1746, Bach was promoted to the post of chamber musician, and served the king alongside colleagues like Quantz and Benda. Bach is pictured here at the keyboard.
