Johann Christian Bach
Three 'Berlin' Harpsichord Concertos for harpsichord and strings
Jacques Ogg, Les Elements Amsterdam
GLO 5139 - 8711525513907
An exciting new recording with Les Elements Amsterdam after their highly successful Telemann record, this time with that brilliant harpsichordist Jacques Ogg as soloist in three relatively unknown, but highly recommendable concertos by Johann Christian ("the London") Bach, youngest son of the great Johann Sebastian, written in 1754 when Johann Christian was living in Berlin with his brother Emanuel.
Johann Christian wrote these concertos primarily for his own use and they established his name and reputation as one of the finest performers and composers ofhis time.They were never published and hardly ever recorded, so this CD deserves it to be called "unique", as are the performances!
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1Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings In F Minor (1754), I. Allegretto07:30
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2Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings In F Minor (1754), II. Andante e Grazioso Con Sordini06:36
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3Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings In F Minor (1754), III. Allegro06:06
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4Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings In G Major (1754), I. Allegro07:19
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5Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings In G Major (1754), II. Poco Adagio Con Sordini06:28
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6Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings In G Major (1754), III. Allegro06:28
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7Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings In F Minor (1754), I. Allegro Di Molto07:04
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8Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings In F Minor (1754), II. Andante05:35
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9Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings In F Minor (1754), III. Prestissimo03:58