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This Week's Composer: Johann Christian Bach (1735-1782)

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Bach's music owes much to his interest in Italian opera; nevertheless, his melody, his resourceful orchestration, and his contribution to the symphony are all acknowledged as of great importance in the development of the classical style.
Symphony in E flat for double orchestra, Op 18 No. 1: COLLEGIUM AUREUM directed by FRANZ JOSEF MAIER
Sonata in C minor, Op 5 No 6
INGRID HAEBLER (fortepiano)
Symphony in G minor Op 6 No 6: COLLEGIUM AUREUM directed by FRANZ JOSEF MAIER : records

Source: Radio Times

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