Composer of the Week - Johann Christian Bach (1735-1782) - Episode 5

Donald Macleod concludes his exploration of the life and work of JC Bach, the youngest son of Johann Sebastian. He tells the story of JC Bach's decline. Johann Christian was famous - the toast of 18th century London society, music master and friend of Queen Charlotte, musical mentor to Mozart. Yet when he died, he left substantial debts and was buried in an unmarked grave, with only four people present. Overture: Temistocle (1st mvt) The Hanover Band Anthony Halstead (harpsichord/director) CPO 9997532 Tr 4 Quintet in D, Op 11, No 6 The English Concert ARCHIV 4233852 Trs 7-9 La clemenza di Scipione (Act 1, Sc 7) Arsinda ...... Linda Perillo Luceio ...... Jorg Waschinski Rheinische Kantorei Das Kleine Konzert Hermann Max (conductor) CPO 999 791-2 CD1 Trs 16-20 Symphony for Double Orchestra, Op 18 No 1 Netherlands Chamber Orchestra David Zinman (conductor) Philips 4422752 Trs 1-3 Overture (La Calamita) The Academy of Ancient Music Christopher Hogwood (director) Oiseau Lyre 4171482 Trs 13-15.