6 Sinfonias, op. 18
Album by Johann Christian Bach & Stuttgarter Kammerorchester & Karl Münchinger
Six Sinfonias, Op. 18 is a set of six orchestral sinfonias by Johann Christian Bach, published circa 1769. They exemplify the galant style and early Classical orchestral writing, with clear homophonic textures, song-like melodies and concise movements that reflect the shift from late Baroque contrapuntal practice to the Classical emphasis on melody and formal clarity, and they come from Bach's productive London period when he concentrated on instrumental music.
First released: 21st January 1993
Tracklist
- 1.Symphony in E-flat major, op. 18 no. 1: I. Allegro spiritoso5:07
- 2.Symphony in E-flat major, op. 18 no. 1: II. Andante5:40
- 3.Symphony in E-flat major, op. 18 no. 1: III. Allegro2:27
- 4.Symphony in B-flat major (Lucio Silla Overture), op. 18 no. 2: I. Allegro assai3:34
- 5.Symphony in B-flat major (Lucio Silla Overture), op. 18 no. 2: II. Andante4:32
- 6.Symphony in B-flat major (Lucio Silla Overture), op. 18 no. 2: III. Presto1:47
- 7.Symphony in D major (Endimione Overture), op. 18 no. 3: I. Allegro4:38
- 8.Symphony in D major (Endimione Overture), op. 18 no. 3: II. Andante6:30
- 9.Symphony in D major (Endimione Overture), op. 18 no. 3: III. Allegro assai2:51
- 10.Symphony in D major, op. 18 no. 4: I. Allegro con spirito4:28
- 11.Symphony in D major, op. 18 no. 4: II. Andante3:10
- 12.Symphony in D major, op. 18 no. 4: III. Rondo: Presto2:46
- 13.Symphony in E major, op. 18 no. 5: I. Allegro5:48
- 14.Symphony in E major, op. 18 no. 5: II. Andante4:47
- 15.Symphony in E major, op. 18 no. 5: III. Tempo di Minuetto4:28
- 16.Symphony in D major, op. 18 no. 6: I. Allegro con spirito4:00
- 17.Symphony in D major, op. 18 no. 6: II. Andante3:14
- 18.Symphony in D major, op. 18 no. 6: III. Allegretto3:15
- 19.Symphony in D major, op. 18 no. 6: IV. Allegro2:23