29 - Some Other Bachs, pt. 6 "Giovanni Christiano, a Bach in Italy"

05/24/19 • 53 min

The Great Composers Podcast - a classical music podcast

In Ep. 29 we follow the Great Bach's youngest son, Johann Christian born 1735, from his childhood to the early years of his maturity. Christian was one of the most brilliant and successful musicians the Bach family ever produced and he achieved a level of fame none of them ever did during their lifetimes. Christian was unique in his family and never felt compelled to adhere to the traditions of old. He moved beyond the old compositional styles of his father, and even moved beyond the confines of the Germanic homeland, eventually finding his way to Milan, Italy and great fame.

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Music heard in this episode: (All composed by J.C. Bach)

1. Symphony in E-flat major op. 18 no. 1, mvt. 1

2. Symphony in G minor op. 6 no. 6, mvt. 2 (opening)

3. Keyboard Sonata in D major op. 5 no. 2, mvt. 1

4. Symphony in E-flat major op. 18 no. 1, mvt. 3

5. Symphony in G minor op. 6 no. 6, mvt. 2 (cont.)

6. Symphony in G minor op. 6 no. 6, mvt. 3

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Music heard in this episode: (All composed by J.C. Bach)

1. Symphony in E-flat major op. 18 no. 1, mvt. 1

2. Symphony in G minor op. 6 no. 6, mvt. 2 (opening)

3. Keyboard Sonata in D major op. 5 no. 2, mvt. 1

4. Symphony in E-flat major op. 18 no. 1, mvt. 3

5. Symphony in G minor op. 6 no. 6, mvt. 2 (cont.)

6. Symphony in G minor op. 6 no. 6, mvt. 3

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28 - Some Other Bachs, pt. 5 "Anna Magdalena"

In Ep. 28, we take a closer look at the life of Anna Magdalena Wilcke, beloved second wife of Sebastian Bach. Anna came from a long line of musicians, and was an accomplished musician herself. At the age of 20, or possibly sooner, she attained a coveted position as soprano in the Cöthen Capelle then under Sebastian's direction, who often featured her as a soloist. After their marriage in 1721 and subsequent move to Leipzig, she was a key player in the Bach family business, teaching students, copying music, making sure everyone was practicing, and generally keeping things in good working order. She was also the step-mother of Bach’s two famous sons by Maria Barbara, Friedemann and Emanuel, seeing them through difficult adolescent years, and mother to one of the most brilliant and influential composers of the 18th century, Johann Christian Bach, who was worshipped by no less a figure than Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

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Music heard in this episode:

Organ Trio Sonata in G major, BWV 530, mvt. 1, arr. Michael Way
Cantata No.51 - I. Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen.2
Brandenburg Concerto no. 4 in G major, BWV 1049, Presto
Partita no. 5 in G major, BWV 829, mvt. 6 Passapied, arr. Michael Way
Ice run zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639, arr. Michael Way
Organ Trio Sonata in G major, BWV 530, mvt. 3, arr. Michael Way

Tracks 1, 4, 5, 6

Stephen Nordstrom - Violin

Kevin Nordstrom - Viola

Michael Way - Cello, arranger

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30 - Some Other Bachs, pt. 7 "John Christian, a Bach in London"

In Ep. 30, we see Johann Christian Bach round out his time in Italy by planning a new trip to London. While in London, he became immensely famous and was even given a position in the royal household of King George III and his Queen, Charlotte. Johann Christian, or as he preferred to be called, John, enjoyed a swift rise to fame. It lasted for nearly two decades, but as tastes began to change his demise came just as fast. Unable to stomach the loss of his glory, John died a broken man, mourned only by his wife and few remaining friends.

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Music heard in this episode: (All composed by J.C. Bach unless otherwise noted)

1. Symphony in E-flat major, op. 3, no. 4, mvt. 1

2. Symphony in E-flat major, op. 3, no. 4, mvt. 1 cont.

3. Sonata for two keyboards in G major, op. 15, no. 5

4. Twelve Variations on "Ah vous dirai-je, Maman", theme,

by W.A. Mozart

5. Twelve Variations on "Ah vous dirai-je, Maman", finale,

by W.A. Mozart

6. Orfeo, Minuet, by Christoph Gluck

7. Symphony in G minor, op. 6, no. 6, mvt. 1