Solfeggietto is a beautiful short piece composed by C.P.E. (Carl Philipp Emanuel) Bach in 1766.
History of the Composition
C.P.E. Bach was born on March 8th, 1714, and died on December 14th, 1788. He was the son of J.S. Bach. What I find interesting about C.P.E. Bach is that his compositions were a transition between J.S. Bach’s Baroque style, and the Classical style that followed it. This is very evident in his piece Solfeggietto.
Personal Note
The reason I enjoy playing this piece is because it is fun to play! The piece seems to just roll off one’s fingers onto the piano because of its logical form and triadic sequences. With its fast tempo and flowing melody line, Solfeggietto creates a flashy and energetic performance piece. Enjoy!