Composer of the Week - Stamitz - Episode 3

It's only the middle of the week, and already, Donald Macleod is imparting the news of a composer's tragic early death. Johann Stamitz was 39 when he died - a fact which is usually reserved for Friday's programme. In this case, the story will continue with the mixed fortunes of Stamitz's sons, Carl and Anton. Today, Johann's last works, including a rare chance to hear his Missa Solemnis in full. Johann Stamitz Orchestral Trio in C minor (last movement, Prestissimo) New Zealand Chamber Orchestra, Donald Armstrong (conductor) NAXOS 8.553213 T16 Johann Stamitz Clarinet Concerto in B flat Sabine Meyer (clarinet) Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown (director) EMI 0777 7 54842 2 9 T7-9 Johann Stamitz Missa Solemnis Monika Frimmer (soprano), Sylvia Schulter (alto), Harry van Berne (tenor), Tom Sol (bass) Alsfelder Vokalensemble, Barockorchester Bremen, Wolfgang Helbich (conductor) CPO 999 471-2 T1-15.