Episode 2

Synopsis

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.

Tracklist

Timings are shown from the start of the programme in hours and minutes.

1. --:--

   Johann Christian Bach — Overture to Orione

   Performer: The Academy of Ancient Music,
   Performer: Christopher Hogwood (director)

   Oiseau Lyre, 4171482, T1-3
2. --:--

   Johann Christian Bach — See the kind indulgent gales

   Performer: Mária Zádori (soprano),
   Performer: Capella Savaria,
   Performer: Pál Németh (conductor)

   Hungaroton, HCD 31730, T13
3. --:--

   Johann Christian Bach — Harpsichord Concerto op.1 no.6

   Performer: Anthony Halstead (harpsichord and direction),
   Performer: The Hanover Band

   CPO, 9992992, T12-14
4. --:--

   Johann Christian Bach — Endimione part of Act 1

   Performer: Vasilijka Jezovšek (Diana),
   Performer: Ann Monoyios (Nice),
   Performer: Jörg Waschinski (Amore)
   Performer: VokalEnsemble Köln,
   Performer: Capella Coloniensis des WDR,
   Performer: Bruno Weil (director)

   Deutsche Harmonia Mundi, 05472 77525 2, CD1 T2-7

Broadcasts

1. Tue 6 Oct 2009
   12:00
   BBC Radio 3
2. Tue 6 Oct 2009
   22:00
   BBC Radio 3