J.C. Bach - W G26 - Overture to La cascina in G major

2,188 views · Published 19 February 2014 · 7:38 · Indexed 13 October 2026

Channel: ComposersbyNumbers · 2014 · Music

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The sinfonia is set in 3 movements (with alternative 2nd movement):
1. Allegro (0:00)
2. Andante (2:15)
3. Presto (4:11)
2bis. Andante (5:21)

First performed on January 8, 1763 at the King's Theatre in London for the pasticcio La cascina, compiled by Bach himself. The overture is the only piece to have survived. 

Performers: The Hannover Band, conducted by Anthony Halstead.

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