Johann Christian Bach was – as his father before him – only very seldom satisfied with the compositions that he put down on paper. Thus did this concerto too undergo many corrections/revisions by the composer and today consists of three movements of similar length. Although they were initially handed down separately at different locations, the motivic relationship as well as the melodic and figurative references among themselves clearly reveals the common identity of the three movements. Not only the final rondo is characterized by highly virtuoso passages, but both the slow, second movement as well as the introductory movement testify to youngest Bach son’s compositional greatness, whose works later generations unjustly let almost fall into desuetude.
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Johann Christian Bach
| 1735-1782Johann Christian Bach (1735–1782), the youngest son of the Thomaskantor, developed his personal style principally during a long stay in Italy (1755–1762) – a period which saw a break with the musical world of his father and his elder brothers. His easily accessible and melodious compositions, which were to have a lasting influence on the young Mozart, are characterized by the noble elegance and cantabile qualities of Italian opera aria. Beside numerous stage works, most of which date from his years in London (1762–1782), J.C. Bach also wrote sacred vocal works, and instrumental music for almost all the ensembles commonly used in this time. Personal details
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Das D-Dur Konzert von Johann Christian Bach ist eines der großen, dankbaren und wichtigen klassischen Flötenkonzerte vor Mozart! [...] Die Ausgabe bei Carus erfüllt alle Wünsche und ist ein „must have” für jeden Flötisten!
Michael Schneider. Tibia Nr.4/2012
Michael Schneider. Tibia Nr.4/2012
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