A century separates Bach’s B Minor Mass and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 – crowning achievements of two very distinct voices. Bill begins the week observing Bach’s Mass in B Minor, Italian Concerto, and Brandenburg Concertos, then connects them to Beethoven by exploring the harmonies, rhythms, orchestration, and musical forms of Italy, France, Germany, and England. Bill reaches the end of the week with the Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4, and excerpts from Haydn and Mozart that provide context for Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7.
Bach to Beethoven
Playlist
Episode 1
Bach, J.S.: “Gloria” from the B Minor Mass (excerpt)
Robert Shaw Chorale and Orchestra/ Shaw
Bach B Minor Mass
RCA 09026 63529
00:36
Beethoven, Ludwig van: Symphony No. 9 Finale (excerpt)
Chicago Symphony Orchestra/ Solti
Beethoven: The Nine Symphonies
London 430 400
02:25
Bach, J.S.: Italian Concerto, II.
Peter Serkin, piano
Goldberg Variations; Italian Concerto
RCA 09026 68188
5:42
Bach, J.S.: Brandenburg Concertos: No. 1 I. II. III. (excerpt)
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Brandenburg Concertos
Virgin 90747
8:02
Bach, J.S.: Brandenburg Concertos: No. 6, III. (excerpt)
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Brandenburg Concertos
Virgin 90747
5:18
Bach, J.S.: Prelude and Fugue in C Minor from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I
Van Asperen, harpsichord
The Well-Tempered Clavier
EMI 49727
2:54
Handel, GF: Concerto Grosso Op.3 No. 4a, I. II
Linde Consort/ Hans-Martin Linde
Concerto Grossi, Op. 3
Era 61162
4:58
Handel, GF: Alexander’s Feast: “Revenge Timotheus Cries”
Scottish Chamber Orchestra/Mackerras, Bryn Terfel, baritone
Arias
DG 453 480
7:13
Scarlatti, Domenico: Sonata in E Major L.23, Sonata in F Major L.188 & Sonata in G Major L.219
Vladimir Horowitz, piano
Vladimir Horowitz, Scarlatti
CBS 42410
8:34
Episode 2
Soler, Antonio: Sonata No. 2 in E-Flat
David Schrader, harpsichord
Harpsichord Sonatas, Vol. II
Cedille 90000 009
3:32
Rameau, Jean-Philippe: Dardanus: Overture
Orchestra of the 18th Century/ Bruggen
Les Boréades / Dardanus (Suites)
Phil 420 240
4:44
Rameau, Jean-Philippe: Les Boréades: Overture Rondeau, Gavotte Entr’acte
Orchestra of the 18th Century/ Bruggen
Les Boréades / Dardanus (Suites)
Phil 420 240
9:47
Gossec, Francois- Joseph: Symphony in D, Op. 3 No. 6
Concerto Koln
Symphony, Op. 6, No. 3 / La Chasse / Mirza / Symphonie a 17 parties
Capriccio 10280
8:54
Boyce, William: Symphony No. 1
Menuhin Festival Orchestra/ Menuhin
Baroque 11 – Boyce, Arne: Symphonies / Menuhin, Montgomery
EMI 65730
6:55
Arne, Thomas: Symphony No. 4
Bournemouth Sinfonietta/ Montgomery
Baroque 11 – Boyce, Arne: Symphonies / Menuhin, Montgomery
EMI 65730
12:09
Episode 3
Quantz, Johann: Concerto in D pour Potsdam
Wurtenburg Chamber/ Farber; James Galway, flute
4 Flute Concertos
RCA 60247
4:19
Bach, CPE: Clavichord Sonata No. 6, I & III
Thalheim, clavier
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: Sonatas & Rondos
CAP 10107
9:13
Bach, CPE: Concerto for Violoncello in A, I.
Santa Fe Festival Orchestra; Starker, violin cello
Janos Starker – Concerto Collection / Santa Fe Festival
Del 3197
6:58
Bach, CPE: Concerto for Violoncello in A, II. III.
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment/ Leonhardt; Bylsma, violin cello
Cello Concertos
Virgin 90800
11:42
Bach, CPE: Symphony in A, Wq. 182 no.4, II
Academy of Ancient Music/ Hogwood
6 Symphonies, Wq. 182
Ois 417 124
3:19
Dittersdorf, Carl Ditters von: Symphony in C “La Prise de la Bastille”, III
Concerto Koln
Symphony, Op. 6, No. 3 / La Chasse / Mirza / Symphonie a 17 parties
Cap 10280
6:01
Stamitz, Johann: Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra No. 11, II
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields/ Brown; Meyer, clarinet
Johann Carl Stamitz (Klarinettenkonzerte) / Clarinet Concertos / Concertos Pour Clarinette)
EMI 54842
4:07
Episode 4
Tartini, Giuseppe: Violin Concerto in A, I.
Ensemble 415/ Banchini
Concerti / Ensemble 415, Banchini, Gatti
HM 901548
4:57
Sammartini Giovanni: Symphony in D
Ensemble 415/ Banchini
Concerti & amp; Sinfonie
HM 901245
5:57
Pergolesi, Giovanni: Stabat Mater: Dolorosa Amen
Orchestra of La Scala Milan/ Muti; Frittoli, Antonacci
Stabat Mater in G Minor / Salve Regina for Alto
EMI 56174
8:55
Boccherini, Luigi: Quintet in A Op.29, No.4, III. IV. (excerpt)
S. Kuijken, violin; Stuurop, violin; van Dael, viola; Bylsma, violoncello; W. Kuijken, violoncello
String Quintets Op 29, Cello Sonatas
Seon 63190
4:33
Boccherini, Luigi: Concerto for Violoncello in D, G. 483, I.
Tafelmusik/ Lamon; Bylsma, violoncello
Concerti Da Violoncello · Sinfonie
RCA 7867
7:00
Bach, J.C.: Symphony No. 1 in G Major, Op.6, I. II.
Hanover Band/ Halstead
Symphonies, Op. 6, Nos. 1-6
CPO 999298
6:36
Mozart, Wolfgang: Divertimento in F, K. 138, II.
Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra/ Koopman
Divertimenti
Era 2292-45471
6:12
Episode 5
Beethoven, Ludwig van: Concerto for Piano No. 4, I. (excerpt)
Boston Symphony Orchestra/ Ozawa; Rudolf Serkin, piano
Piano Concertos No. 2 and 4
Tel 80061
2:05
Haydn, Joseph: Piano Sonata No. 30, I
Lola Odiaga, forte piano
Franz Joseph Haydn – Lola Odiaga, Fortepiano Vol. 1
Titanic 156
6:48
Haydn, Joseph: Quartet in A major, Op.20 No.6, (excerpt)
Hagen Quartet
Dido and Aeneas
Lon 289466
2:44
Mozart, Wolfgang: Symphony No. 41 in C, K. 551, Jupiter (excerpt)
Chicago Symphony Orchestra/ Reiner
Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K.550 / Symphony No. 41 In C Major, K.51
His Master No. 39 Voice ALP 1330
5:49
Mozart, Wolfgang: The Marriage of Figaro, Act. III. Finale
Vienna Philharmonic/ Abbado
Le Nozze Di Figaro / Abbado, Gallo, McNair
DG 445903
11:54
Beethoven, Ludwig van: Symphony No. 7, II. III.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra/ Reiner
Reiner Rarities
RCA 6376
15:50
Beethoven, Ludwig van: Symphony No. 7, II. (excerpt)
Chicago Symphony Orchestra/ Reiner
Reiner Rarities
RCA 6376
1:49
