Composer of the Week - Johann Christian Bach (1735-1782) - Episode 1

Donald Macleod explores the life and music of JC Bach, the youngest son of Johann Sebastian. He discusses Johann Christian's rejection of a traditional Bach career as a provincial organist in favour of travelling to Italy to concentrate on opera. Sonata in G, B24 Erika Petofi (violin) Csilla Valyi (cello) Miklos Spanyi (tangent piano) Hungaroton HCD 32149 CD2 Trs 7-9 Laudate pueri Dominum (St Joseph Vespers) Emma Kirkby (soprano) Markus Schafer (tenor) L'Orfeo Barockorchester Michi Gaigg (director) CPO 9997182 Trs 7-11 Konzertsatz fur Orgel und Streicher No 1 Johannes Geffert (organ) JC Bach-Akademie Ingeborg Scheerer (director) Fermate FER20002 Tr 13 Overture (Artaserse) The Academy of Ancient Music Christopher Hogwood (director) Oiseau Lyre 4171482 Trs 10-12.