Rachel Heard - J.C. Bach: 6 Keyboard Sonatas, Op. 5 (2015)

Tracklist

01. Keyboard Sonata in B-Flat Major, Op. 5 No. 1, W. A1: I. Allegretto
02. Keyboard Sonata in B-Flat Major, Op. 5 No. 1, W. A1: II. Tempo di minuetto
03. Keyboard Sonata in D Major, Op. 5 No. 2, W. A2: I. Allegro di molto
04. Keyboard Sonata in D Major, Op. 5 No. 2, W. A2: II. Andante di molto
05. Keyboard Sonata in D Major, Op. 5 No. 2, W. A2: III. Minuetto
06. Keyboard Sonata in G Major, Op. 5 No. 3, W. A3: I. Allegro
07. Keyboard Sonata in G Major, Op. 5 No. 3, W. A3: II. Theme and Variations. Allegretto
08. Keyboard Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 5 No. 4, W. A4: I. Allegro
09. Keyboard Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 5 No. 4, W. A4: II. Rondeaux. Allegretto
10. Keyboard Sonata in E Major, Op. 5 No. 5, W. A5: I. Allegro assai
11. Keyboard Sonata in E Major, Op. 5 No. 5, W. A5: II. Adagio
12. Keyboard Sonata in E Major, Op. 5 No. 5, W. A5: III. Prestissimo
13. Keyboard Sonata in C Minor, Op. 5 No. 6, W. A6: I. Grave
14. Keyboard Sonata in C Minor, Op. 5 No. 6, W. A6: II. Allegro moderato
15. Keyboard Sonata in C Minor, Op. 5 No. 6, W. A6: III. Allegretto

Although he was born in Leipzig, Johann Christian Bach is often referred to as ‘The London Bach’. He was a pivotal figure in the transition between the Baroque and Classical eras, and a major influence on the young Mozart, who so loved the Italianate lyricism in the influential Sonatas Op. 5 that he used them as templates for his early keyboard concertos. As an avid proponent of the newly emerging fortepiano, J.C. Bach wrote beautiful works in the galant style which took full advantage of the instrument’s expressive capabilities. Rachel Heard’s recording of his Sonatas Op. 17 can be heard on 9.70168.

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