Rondeaux from Flute Concerto in D (J.C. Bach)

Rondeaux from Flute Concerto in D was originaly composed in 1768 whilst the composer was resident in London and possibly first performed by Joseph Tacet in 1768.

Genre: Solo Flute with Band | # of Players: Standard
Level: 3 / solo 5 | Duration: 6:15

Instrumentation
Solo Flute

Piccolo
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe 1 & 2
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
B-flat Clarinet 3
B-flat Bass Clarinet
Bassoon
Alto Saxophone 1 & 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
Horn in F 1
Horn in F 2
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass

Timpani
Glockenspiel
Tambourine

Program Notes
Johann Christian Bach was the youngest son of Johann Sebastien Bach, who instructed him until his death in 1750 when J.C. Bach was only 15 years old. He was then taught by his half brother, Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach. He was a gifted performer as well as composer and shared many concerts with Carl Abel, the accomplished player of the viol de gamba. He composed in many genres including chamber music, operas, keyboard and orchestral works, cantatas, and symphonies.

In 1756 he moved to Italy, Milan in fact, and in 1760 became the organist at the Milan Cathedral. In 1762 he traveled to London and established his reputation there by premiering three operas at 'The King's Theatre' which is now known as 'Her Majesty's Theatre' on the Haymarket. From this he became Music Master to Queen Charlotte. He married in 1766 Cecillia Grassi, who was a soprano singer but they had no children. Sadly, his music became unpopular towards the end of his life and in addition his wealth was embezzled by his steward. Bach died a poor man on January 1st 1782 and was buried in the graveyard of St. Pancras Old Church in London.

Rondeaux from Flute Concerto in D was originaly composed in 1768 whilst the composer was resident in London and possibly first performed by Joseph Tacet in 1768.