Intimate Notes - 'Bach Family'

This ‘Intimate Notes’ concert showcases our historical instruments at their very best. With a selection of solo pieces and works for small groups of musicians, you will hear the beauty of each instrument in breathtaking detail.This programme highlights the wealth and variety of music composed by the Bach family. As well as the father (Johann Sebastian), we showcase rarely performed music by sons Johann Christian, Johan Christoph Friederich, Carl Philipp Emanuel and Wilhelm Friedmann. Telemann gets an honorary Bach family membership, as he was the Godfather to CPE. Join us as we perform music by the most talented family the world has ever known!

Performers:
Manchester Baroque - performing on period instruments
Pauline Nobes – Violin
Martyn Shaw – Flute
Rachel Gray – Cello
David Francis - Harpsichord

Programme:
Nouveaux Quartuors, ‘Paris Quartet’ in D Major (TWV43:D3) - Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)
Cello Sonata in G Major (HW x/1) - Johann Christoph Friederich Bach (1732-1795)
Sonata in F Major, (Thulemeyer 55) - Wilhelm Friedemann Bach (1710–1784)
Interval
Twelve Short Pieces Nos.1-6 (W. 81) - Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-1788)
Harpsichord Sonata in E Major Op.5/5 - Johann Christian Bach (1735–1782)
Flute Sonata in E Minor (BWV 1034) - Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Trio Sonata in A Major (TWV 42:A2) - Georg Philipp Telemann