Multi-instrumentalist Judy Hung explores the heart of the Classical era in her new album, Essence Classique. Featuring fortepiano, clavichord, violin, and other instruments—including viola and violoncello da spalla in a mixed ensemble track performed entirely by herself—the recording spans masterpieces from the late 18th to early 19th century, with works by C.P.E. Bach, Haydn, Clementi, Mozart, Auernhammer, Beethoven, and Hummel.
“Essence Classique is both a homage and a reimagining,” says Hung. “It brings together the voices of composers who defined an era, and the instruments that gave them life.” Listeners are invited to experience a fresh perspective on the elegance, clarity, and expressive beauty of the Classical style.
Release: October 2025
Judy Hung
Clavichord (1806) • Rosenberger fortepiano (c. 1795) • Heichele fortepiano (1823) • Violin (anonymous, 18th century) — bow: Meauchand, Classical model (Stephen Marvin, 1980s) • Viola (James Briggs, 1890) • Violoncello da spalla (Isabelle Wilbaux, 2021) — bow: Nelly Poidevin, 2023
1. Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: Rondo in E minor, Wq. 66, H. 272 “Abschied von meinem Silbermannischen Claviere”
2–4. Joseph Haydn (1732–1809): Sonata in D major, Hob. XVI:37
5. Muzio Clementi (1752–1832): Fantasia on “Au clair de la lune”
6–7. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791): Violin Sonata in E minor, K. 304
8. Josepha Auernhammer (1758–1820): 6 Variations on “Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja”
9–11. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827): Piano Sonata in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2 “Moonlight”
12. Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778–1837): Final movement of the Quintet in E-flat minor, Op. 87 (Excerpt)
This recording project is made possible thanks to the financial support of the ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation, the Conseil des arts et lettres du Québec, and the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, as part of the Montérégie-Ouest Territorial Partnership.
Ce projet est rendu possible grâce au soutien financier du ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation, du Conseil des arts et lettres du Québec et de la MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, dans le cadre du Partenariat territorial de la Montérégie-Ouest.
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