Fame Is a Fickle Business
Donald Macleod concludes his exploration of the life and work of JC Bach, focusing on his decline. With Overture: Temistocle (1st mvt); Quintet in D.
Donald Macleod concludes his exploration of the life and work of JC Bach, the youngest son of Johann Sebastian.
He tells the story of JC Bach's decline. Johann Christian was famous - the toast of 18th century London society, music master and friend of Queen Charlotte, musical mentor to Mozart. Yet when he died, he left substantial debts and was buried in an unmarked grave, with only four people present.
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Johann Christian Bach
6 Favourite overtures T.272/2 no.2; La Calamita
Orchestra: Academy of Ancient Music. Director: Christopher Hogwood.- L`OISEAU LYRE : 41748-2.
- L`OISEAU LYRE.
- 13.
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Johann Christian Bach
La Clemenza di Scipione - opera Op.14 Act 1
Singer: Linda Perillo. Choir: Rheinische Kantorei. Conductor: Hermann Max.- CPO : 999791-2.
- CPO.
- 16.
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Johann Christian Bach
Grand overture in E flat major T.269/4`1, Op.18`1
Orchestra: Netherlands Chamber Orchestra. Conductor: David Zinman.- PHILIPS : 442-275 2.
- PHILIPS.
- 1.
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Johann Christian Bach
Temistocle - opera T.238
Orchestra: The Hanover Band. Performer: Anthony Halstead.- CPO : 999-753-2.
- CPO.
- 4.
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Johann Christian Bach
Quintet in D major Op.11`6 for flute, oboe, violin, viola and bc
Ensemble: The English Concert.- ARCHIV : 423-385-2.
- ARCHIV.
- 7.
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