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Donald Macleod follows Johann Christian Bach to London, where he became "the darling of the English", making friends in high places, and wowing the public with his operas.

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Tue 29 Apr 201418:30
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Johann Christian Bach

    Overture - 1763 no. 1 in D major [from 'Orione']

    Orchestra: Academy of Ancient Music. Director: Christopher Hogwood.
    • L'OISEAU-LYRE : 417-148-2.
    • L'OISEAU-LYRE.
    • 1.

  • Johann Christian Bach

    Endimione - serenata T.248/3

    Singer: Vasilka Jezovsek. Singer: Ann Monoyios. Ensemble: Cologne Vocal Ensemble. Orchestra: Cappella Coloniensis. Conductor: Bruno Weil.
    • DEUTSCHE HARMONIA MUNDI : 0547277525-2.
    • DEUTSCHE HARMONIA MUNDI.
    • 2.

  • Johann Christian Bach

    See the kind indulgent gales - song T.257'2 (A Favourite song sung by Mrs Weich

    Singer: Maria Zadori. Ensemble: Capella Savaria. Conductor: Pál Németh.
    • HUNGAROTON : HCD-31730.
    • HUNGAROTON.
    • 13.

  • Johann Christian Bach

    Concerto in D major Op.1`6 for keyboard and strings

    Performer: Anthony Halstead. Orchestra: The Hanover Band.
    • C.P.O. : 999-299-2.
    • C.P.O..
    • 12.

Broadcasts

  • Tue 6 Oct 200912:00
    BBC Radio 3
  • Tue 6 Oct 200922:00
    BBC Radio 3
  • Tue 29 Apr 201412:00
    BBC Radio 3
  • Tue 29 Apr 201418:30
    BBC Radio 3

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