This month cpo has brought together the complete symphonies of the youngest of bach s sons from five single cds from this edition to form a new boxed set. But his decorous galant idiom is patently inadequate for the cantatas more gruesome and apocalyptic moments. Johann sebastian bach complete partitas for piano vol. The four orchestral suites called ouvertures by their author, bwv 10661069 are four suites by johann sebastian bach. Dec 10, 2016 johann christoph friedrich bach 1732 1795 3 symphonies 3 symphonien symphony in b flat major, wf i. Bach s oeuvre is neither of historical interest nor aesthetic value, however. Bach the welltempered clavier book ii internet archive. The following 67 pages are in this category, out of 67 total. Four of these symphonies receive here their first cd recording, one done from manuscript the fifth on this disc.
Cpe bachs two sets of hamburg symphonies from the 1770s have long been. Generalfilm 8898d04256ad6f3a2f4b7526d0b03887705f04 1526000. The 32 piano sonatas by claudio arrau click to activate the english subtitles for the presentation 00. But he was still a skillful craftsman, and his music has many rewards for the listener. Johann christoph friedrich bach 21 june 1732 26 january 1795 was a harpsichordist and. Jcf bach, morten schuldtjensen, leipzig kammerorchester jcf bach. Yc91 keyboard concerto in a major, br c 30, by johann christoph friedrich bach attributed to johann christian bach w.
Bach, with the necessary help through the musicological thicket these represent provided by ernest warburton. Johann christoph friedrich bach 1732 1795 3 symphonies 3 symphonien symphony in b flat major, wf i. The hanover band under anthony halstead, have been able to show this bach son in his proper light since he has always been portrayed too smoothly and too superficially on the basis of. The first cd of this set contains five of cpe bachs nine berlin symphonies, these works are full of energy and novelty, and many contrasts between the fast and slow movements. Johann christian bach composer 17351782 play streams in full or download mp3 from. The name ouverture refers only in part to the opening movement in the style of the french overture, in which a majestic opening section in relatively slow dottednote rhythm in duple meter is followed by a fast fugal section, then rounded off with a short recapitulation of. Johann christoph friedrich bach 21 june 1732 26 january 1795 was a harpsichordist and composer, the fifth son of johann sebastian bach, sometimes referred to as the buckeburg bach. Johann sebastian bach bwv 846869 welltempered clavier i piano 1722. Johann christoph friedrich bach 21 june 1732 26 january 1795 was a harpsichordist and composer, the fifth son of johann sebastian bach, sometimes referred to as the buckeburg bach born in leipzig in the electorate of saxony, he was taught music by his father, and also tutored by his distant cousin johann elias bach. Johann christoph friedrich bach three symphonies nues bachisches collegium musicum leipzig. And yet cpe bach is these days almost entirely eclipsed by his father, johann sebastian.
I must put in a word for the beautiful tone and elegant phrasing of the principal flautist, whose entries are always a pleasure to hear. Bach by henri casadesus c minor attributed, at time of publication in 1947, to johann christian bach. Theyre signature works of the 18th century and his g. The sixth disc has the last two symphonies concertantes and has, as an bonus, a curious keyboard concerto and a brief work simply called a cadenza. Neues bachisches collegium musicum leipzig, burkhard glaetzner. Jcf bach may not have been the towering genius his father was, or even lesser geniuses like his brothers. I6, 10, 20 leipzig chamber orchestra, schuldtjensen by johann christoph friedrich bach. Bach later compiled a second book of the same kind, dated 1742 composed between 193842, with the title twentyfour preludes and fugues. Johann christian bach september 5, 1735 january 1, 1782 was a german composer of the classical era, the eighteenth child of johann sebastian bach, and the youngest of his eleven sons.
The wtc was written for the harpsichord, but is now mostly performed on its successor, the piano. Under rebecca millers inspiriting direction, the crack players tear into the fast. The two works are now considered to make up a single work, the welltempered clavier, or the 48, and are referred to as the welltempered clavier book i and the welltempered clavier book ii respectively. Bachs symphonies for double orchestra niels krabbe j. Yla3 keyboard sonata in d major viola concerto in the style of j. Johann christian bach 173582jss youngest son 33 extant symphonies very influential on the young mozart. The symphonies are played with great verve by neues bachisches collegium which was a leading ensemble in the former east germany and which still exists. On reaching symphony wi20, various stylistic novelties indicate bach s assimilation of the prevailing viennese style during his final years. Johann christian bachs sixth jc bachs symphonies arent just important because of their influence on the young mozart.
Stanley sadie anthony halstead and the hanover band continue to plough their way through their comprehensive recording of the symphonies of j. Symphonies by johann christian bach from amazons classical music store. When i played it in part to my musician friend colin down. After a spell in italy, bach moved to london in 1762, where he became known as the london bach. Bachs compositions symphonies, chamber music, keyboard concertos and sonatas. Burkhard glaetzner, conductor brilliant classics 94780. Bach born march 21, 1685 in eisenach, germany died july 28, 1750 in leipzig, germany. Johann christoph friedrich bach, one of the four bestknown sons of johann.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. All 67 recordings 4 naxos 36 s scores 53 p parts 31 v vocal scores 1 a arrangements and transcriptions 15 air in eflat major. Johann christoph friedrich bach 173295jss 2nd youngest son 25 extant symphonies. Johann christoph friedrich bach bacharchiv leipzig. Bach wrote keyboard sonatas, symphonies, oratorios, liturgical choir pieces and motets, operas and songs. Johann christoph friedrich bach 17321795 the sons of bach volume iii sinfonia a 8 in g major br c23wf115 24. According to the booklet essay the b flat symphony a 10 is jcf s bestknown symphony although for me it is, marginally, the least interesting work here. In fact johann christians influence is clearly apparent in all of j. I6, 10, 20 leipzig chamber orchestra, schuldt jensen by johann christoph friedrich bach. Complete symphonies box set hanover band on allmusic. Bachs three symphonies for double orchestra, opus 18, nos.
Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. Apr 06, 2010 carl philipp emmanuel bach 171488jss 2nd son 23 extant symphonies very important in the development of the modern symphony as we know it. Satbsatb choir, 2 trumpets, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo composed by johann christian bach 17351782. The concerto is a different version of a published concerto in g recorded a few years before cpo 999 6002 and its complex history is worth a little study. Symphonies by orchestra of the age of enlightenment, cpe bach, rebecca miller from amazons classical music store.