Composer of the Week - Johann Christian Bach (1735-1782) - Episode 2

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of JC Bach, the youngest son of Johann Sebastian. He follows Johann Christian to London, where he became the darling of the English, making friends in high places and wowing the public with his operas. Overture (Orione) The Academy of Ancient Music Christopher Hogwood (director) Oiseau Lyre 4171482 Trs 1-3 See the kind indulgent gales Maria Zadori (soprano) Capella Savaria Pal Nemeth (conductor) Hungaroton HCD 31730 Tr 13 Harpsichord Concerto, Op 1, No 6 Anthony Halstead (harpsichord and direction) The Hanover Band CPO 9992992 Trs 12-14 Endimione (excerpt from Act 1) Diana ...... Vasilijka Jezovsek (soprano) Nice ...... Ann Monoyios (soprano) Amore ...... Jorg Waschinski (soprano) VokalEnsemble Koln Capella Coloniensis des WDR Bruno Weil (director) Deutsche Harmonia Mundi 05472 77525 2 CD1 Trs 2-7.