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Johann Christian Bach: 12 Clavier Concertos Op. 1 & Op. 7
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (14) - Disc #1
1. Op. 1, No. 1 in B Flat: 1. Allegretto
2. Op. 1, No. 1 in B Flat: 2. Menuetto
3. Op. 1, No. 2 in A: Andante
4. Op. 1, No. 2 in A: Menuetto
5. Op. 1, No. 3 in F: Allegro
6. Op. 1, No. 3 in F: Menuetto
7. Op. 1, No. 4 in G: Allegro assai
8. Op. 1, No. 4 in G: Andante
9. Op. 1, No. 4 in G: Presto
10. Op. 1 No. 5 in C: Non tanto allegro
11. Op. 1 No. 5 in C: Allegretto
12. Op. 1, No. 6 in D: Allegro assai
13. Op. 1, No. 6 in D: Andante
14. Op. 1, No. 6 in D: Allegro moderato
Track Listings (14) - Disc #2
1. Concerto in C, Op. 7, No. 1: Allegro
2. Concerto in C, Op. 7, No. 1: Menuetto
3. Concerto in F, Op. 7, No. 2: Allegro con spirito
4. Concerto in F, Op. 7, No. 2: Tempo di menuetto
5. Concerto in D, Op. 7, No. 3: Allegro con spirito
6. Concerto in D, Op. 7, No. 3: Allegretto
7. Concerto in B Flat, Op. 7, No. 4: Allegro giusto
8. Concerto in B Flat, Op. 7, No. 4: Allegro di molto
9. Concerto in E Flat, Op. 7, No. 5: Allegro di molto
10. Concerto in E Flat, Op. 7, No. 5: Andante
11. Concerto in E Flat, Op. 7, No. 5: Allegro
12. Concerto in G, Op. 7, No. 6: Allegro
13. Concerto in G, Op. 7, No. 6: Andante
14. Concerto in G, Op. 7, No. 6: Allegretto

CD Details

All Artists: Various
Title: Johann Christian Bach: 12 Clavier Concertos Op. 1 & Op. 7
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Polygram Records
Release Date: 3/15/1994
Genre: Classical
Styles: Forms & Genres, Concertos, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830)
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 028943871228

CD Reviews

A Classical Treasure

bhbfh | Chicago, IL USA | 08/22/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This album provides a wonderful exposure to the piano concerto in the generation before Mozart. The performances are excellent as is the sound, but be prepared for the sound of the piano-forte. It's not a modern grand. It's sound is often harsh, especially against the silvery texture of the strings, and not terribly resonant, but this is no doubt the way J C Bach heard it. The music is a delight to the ears, inventive and fresh. Some of it could easily be mistaken for early Mozart, but then Mozart studied with J C Bach during his trip to London as a young man. The style can generally be described as Mozartian without the usual "lilt," but not quite as "masculine" as Haydn's concertos. One can very definitely hear where Mozart may have picked up some of idioms so characteristic of his piano concerto writing. Certainly a worthy addition to your classical library if you can find it."