Episode 4

Synopsis

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.

Tracklist

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

1. --:--

   Johann Christian Bach — Overture to Catone in Utica

   Performer: New Philharmonia Orchestra,
   Performer: Raymond Leppard (conductor)

   Philips, 4544262, T1
2. --:--

   Johann Christian Bach — Piano Trio op.2 no.5 in A major

   Performer: Trio 1790

   CPO, 9992542, T13-14
3. --:--

   Johann Christian Bach — Sinfonia in Gm, op.6 no.6

   Performer: The Hanover Band,
   Performer: Anthony Halstead (harpsichord / conductor)

   CPO, 9992982, T16-18
4. --:--

   Johann Christian Bach — Sonata op.5 no.3 (arr. Mozart as Concerto in D K107)

   Performer: David Owen Norris (square piano),
   Performer: Sonnerie

   AVIE, AV0014, T9-11
5. --:--

   Johann Christian Bach — Amadis des Gaules - Act 2, Scene 5

   Performer: Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart,
   Performer: Bach-Collegium Stuttgart,
   Performer: Helmuth Rilling (director)

   Hanssler Classic, 98963, CD2 T16-18

Broadcasts

1. Thu 8 Oct 2009
   12:00
   BBC Radio 3
2. Thu 8 Oct 2009
   22:00
   BBC Radio 3