Composer of the Week - Johann Christian Bach (1735-1782) - Episode 4

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Johann Christian Bach, the youngest son of JS Bach. He dicusses JC Bach's relationship with his most famous pupil - Mozart. In 1764, the Mozarts' tour of Europe took them to London, where, as Royal Music Master, Johann Christian arranged for them to perform for the King and Queen. The relationship between him and the eight-year-old Mozart flourished. The young Wolfgang's chief ambition was that 'my name will be as famous as that of Christian Bach'. JC Bach: Overture (Catone in Utica) New Philharmonia Orchestra Raymond Leppard (conductor) Philips 4544262 Tr 1 JC Bach: Piano Trio in A, Op 2, No 5 Trio 1790 CPO 9992542 Trs 13-14 JC Bach: Sinfonia in G minor, Op 6, No 6 The Hanover Band Anthony Halstead (harpsichord/conductor) CPO 9992982 Trs 16-18 Mozart: Concerto in D, K107 (arrangement of JC Bach's Sonata, Op 5, No 3) David Owen Norris (square piano) Sonnerie AVIE AV0014 Trs 9-11 JC Bach: Amadis des Gaules (Act 2, Sc 5) Gachinger Kantorei Stuttgart Bach-Collegium Stuttgart Helmuth Rilling (director) Hanssler Classic 98963 CD2 Trs 16-18.