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An informative guide to composers' lives and their music.

An informative and accessible guide to composers' lives and their music.

Composer of the Week: Stamitz

Composer of the Week: Johann Stamitz and sons: Episode 3

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Johann Stamitz and sons

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Donald Macleod describes the death of Johann Stamitz, and the mixed fortunes of his sons.

Donald Macleod describes the tragic death of Johann Stamitz aged 39, and the mixed fortunes his sons experienced. Including a rare chance to hear Johann's Missa Solemnis in full.

It's only the middle of the week, and already, Donald Macleod is imparting the news of a composer's tragic early death. Johann Stamitz was 39 when he died - a fact which is usually reserved for Friday's programme. In this case, the story will continue with the mixed fortunes of Stamitz's sons, Carl and Anton. Today, Johann's last works, including a rare chance to hear his Missa Solemnis in full.

Johann Stamitz
Orchestral Trio in C minor (last movement, Prestissimo)
New Zealand Chamber Orchestra, Donald Armstrong (conductor)
NAXOS 8.553213 T16

Johann Stamitz
Clarinet Concerto in B flat
Sabine Meyer (clarinet)
Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown (director)
EMI 0777 7 54842 2 9 T7-9

Johann Stamitz
Missa Solemnis
Monika Frimmer (soprano), Sylvia Schulter (alto), Harry van Berne (tenor), Tom Sol (bass)
Alsfelder Vokalensemble, Barockorchester Bremen, Wolfgang Helbich (conductor)
CPO 999 471-2 T1-15.

Composer of the Week: Johann Stamitz and sons

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Donald Macleod tells the story of Johann Stamitz and his two sons, Carl and Anton

Donald Macleod tells the eventful story of Johann Stamitz and his two sons, Carl and Anton. During the 18th century, Stamitz was one of the most famous and celebrated names in music

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