Bach, J C: Symphonies Op. 6

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In the Op 6 Symphonies the frothy Italianate music of the composer's Italian and early London years was behind him; these pieces, dating from the late 1760s, while still Italian-influenced in... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 More…

Catalogue No: 9992982
Label: CPO
Length: 56 minutes

Bach, J C: Sinfonia in G major, Op. 6, No. 1

Work length8:43

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Hanover Band
Anthony Halstead

I. Allegro con brio

Track length4:14

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II. Andante

Track length2:38

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III. Allegro assai

Track length1:51

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Bach, J C: Symphony in D Major, Op. 6, No. 2, W. C8

Work length8:16

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Hanover Band
Anthony Halstead

I. Allegro spirito

Track length4:00

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II. Andante

Track length2:34

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III. Allegro spirito

Track length1:42

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Bach, J C: Symphony in E-Flat Major, Op. 6, No. 3, W. C9

Work length10:56

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Hanover Band
Anthony Halstead

I. Allegro con brio

Track length4:13

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II. Andante

Track length3:50

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III. Allegro assai

Track length2:53

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Bach, J C: Symphony in B-Flat Major, Op. 6, No. 4, W. C10

Work length6:24

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Hanover Band
Anthony Halstead

I. Allegro di molto

Track length3:08

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II. Andante

Track length1:52

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III. Presto

Track length1:24

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Bach, J C: Symphony in E-Flat Major, Op. 6, No. 5, W. C11

Work length8:57

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Hanover Band
Anthony Halstead

I. Allegro con brio

Track length3:18

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II. Andante

Track length3:33

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III. Allegro assai

Track length2:06

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Bach, J C: Symphony in G minor Op. 6

Work length13:06

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Hanover Band
Anthony Halstead

I. Allegro

Track length3:26

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II. Andante più tosto adagio

Track length7:07

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III. Allegro molto

Track length2:33

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2010

In the Op 6 Symphonies the frothy Italianate music of the composer's Italian and early London years was behind him; these pieces, dating from the late 1760s, while still Italian-influenced in their formal clarity and melodic style, are sturdier, more carefully composed, more symphonic.
Both the E flat works have something of the solidity and warmth associated with that key, and each has a C minor Andante. The G major's first movement has the confident ring and thematic contrasts of his mature music, and the D major contains Mannheim crescendos and some delightful textures, with flutes and divided violas, in its charming, slightly playful middle movement.
The set ends with Bach's single minor-key symphony in G minor, very similar in spirit to Mozart's No 25; this piece, often recorded before, shows an unfamiliar side to his musical personality.
Anthony Halstead and his players convey the music's strength and spirit convincingly. The lively finales all go with a swing, and the opening movements have plenty of energy. The slow movements aren't always quite so persuasive: the third C minor slow movement of the G minor Symphony is a little overly deliberate and becomes detached and modest in expressive impact. Generally, though, these are strong and appealing performances of attractive and unfamiliar music, clearly, slightly drily recorded. Admirers of the London Bach and his music needn't hesitate.

Bach, J C: Symphonies Op. 6

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