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    C.P.E. Bach

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    Chamber musician to Frederick

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    C.P.E. Bach Frederick the Great flautist

    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.

    1. Image 1: C.P.E. Bach Weimar J.S. Bach Maria Barbara Telemann
    2. Image 2: C.P.E. Bach studying law Leipzig university
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    8. Image 8: C.P.E. Bach Princess Anna Amalia Frederick the Gre
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    10. Image 10: Johann Sebastian Bach the younger painter Badende Hirten in einem Wald 15 images

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