Composer of the Week - Stamitz - Episode 4

When their father, the hugely famous Johann Stamitz, died at the age of 39, Carl and Anton were only eleven and six. Johann's colleagues immediately stepped in to support his family and ensured that the boys received a properly musical education. They set out on their careers as violinists, but would they be able to emulate their father's fame and fortune? Carl Stamitz Duo for violin and viola in A major Vilmos Szabadi (violin), Peter Barsony (viola) HUNGARATON HCD 32453 T4-6 Carl Stamitz Symphony in G major, op.13/16 no.4 London Mozart Players, Matthias Bamert (conductor) CHANDOS CHAN 9358 T7-9 Anton Stamitz Viola Concerto in B flat major (1st movement) Jan Peruska (viola) Prague Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra, Jiri Belohlavek (conductor) PANTON 81 1422-2 131 T7 Carl Stamitz Trio in G major Wilbert Hazelzet (flute), Marion Moonen (flute) Bernadette Verhagen (viola), Barbara Kernig (cello) BERLIN 0017982BC T1-3.