J. C. Bach: Piano Concertos: Op. 7, 1-6 / Halstead, The Hanover Band

Sebastian Comberti (Performer), Johann Christian Bach (Composer), Anthony Halstead (Performer), Anna McDonald (Performer), Graham Cracknell (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: Sebastian Comberti, Anthony Halstead, Anna McDonald, Graham Cracknell
• Composer: Johann Christian Bach
• Audio CD (May 11, 1999)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Cpo Records
• ASIN: B00000IMGC
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Track Listings

1. Concerto for keyboard & string orchestra in C major, Op. 7/1, CW C55 (T. 293/4): Allegretto

2. Concerto for keyboard & string orchestra in C major, Op. 7/1, CW C55 (T. 293/4): Minuetto

3. Concerto for keyboard & string orchestra in F major, Op. 7/2, CW C56 (T. 294/1): Allegretto con spirito

4. Concerto for keyboard & string orchestra in F major, Op. 7/2, CW C56 (T. 294/1): Tempo di Minuetto

5. Concerto for keyboard & string orchestra in D major, Op. 7/3, CW C57 (T. 293/8): Allegro con spirito

6. Concerto for keyboard & string orchestra in D major, Op. 7/3, CW C57 (T. 293/8): Rondeau: Allegretto

7. Concerto for keyboard & string orchestra in B flat major, Op. 7/4, CW C58 (T. 293/3): Allegro giusto

8. Concerto for keyboard & string orchestra in B flat major, Op. 7/4, CW C58 (T. 293/3): Allegro di molto

9. Concerto for keyboard & string orchestra in E flat major, Op. 7/5, CW C59 (T.294/5): Allegro di molto

10. Concerto for keyboard & string orchestra in E flat major, Op. 7/5, CW C59 (T.294/5): Andante

11. Concerto for keyboard & string orchestra in E flat major, Op. 7/5, CW C59 (T.294/5): Allegretto

12. Concerto for keyboard & string orchestra in G major, Op. 7/6, CW C60ab (T. 294/7) (2 versions): Allegro

13. Concerto for keyboard & string orchestra in G major, Op. 7/6, CW C60ab (T. 294/7) (2 versions): Andante

14. Concerto for keyboard & string orchestra in G major, Op. 7/6, CW C60ab (T. 294/7) (2 versions): Allegretto

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE definitive performances of the published scores, October 1, 1999

By	Thomas Kendall (Evanston, Illinois) - See all my reviews

Anthony Halstead opts for the minimal, proper, performance of these on a gorgeous period fortepiano accompanied by minimal solo strings (two violins + cello). I have two integral sets of Op. 7, plus probably 12 performances of Op.7 #5 (arguably J.C. Bach's most popular concerto), I have the scores and I've played them (the keyboard parts). I never thought I'd hear Op. 7 #5 performed so closely to my mind's ear's idea of perfection as I hear here. Halstead is principally a horn player and conductor (one of the very best in this literature), and his keyboard playing has been sneered at on occasion. The star of the Op. 7 is the soloist. Halstead is both spectacular and utterly artistic. Strongly recommended.

3.0 out of 5 stars adequate, January 27, 2008

By	Donald A. Ketchek (Rochester, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have two versions of these concertos - these by Anthony Halstead and the Hanover Band, and the version performed by Ingrid Haebler. I also have the Opus 13 concertos by both, as well. While the overall performance of the Hanover Band is fine, the piano performance is sub-par, in my opinion. Halstead, as is noted in another review, is primarily a horn player and conductor. Why he did not get a high-caliber pianist to perform these concertos is hard to fathom. When compared to the Haebler recordings, these come up short. The music, on the other hand is wonderful. If you are not familiar with J.C. Bach, I urge you to get some of his recordings. If you like Mozart, you will definitely like J.C. Bach, and will probably hear why Mozart was heavily influenced by this fine composer.