Two piano sonatas with violin accompaniment are published as reprints in this booklet.
The edition follows the first printing of the collection op. XV (London: John Welker |1778).
Johann Christian Bach unites different genres in this collection. The first two sonatas are composed for piano/harpsichord and violin and violoncello, the two here are for piano/harpsichord and violin, the first duet is written for two harpsichords, the second is a four-hand piano sonata. Both the two trio sonatas (nos. 1 + 2) as well as the two piano sonatas (nos. 5 + 6) have already been published as reprints, so that this edition is the first reprint of the entire cycle.
Bach's youngest son dedicated the collection to the daughter of his loyal friend and patron the Earl of Abingdon, the Countess of Abington. Opus XV was first announced in the Public Advertiser of 17 September 1778. The popularity of this collection is evidenced by numerous contemporary prints and copies.
In both two-movement sonatas op. XV/3 and 4, Johann Christian Bach combines graceful musicianship with skilful composition. Intermediate skills are required for both the keyboard instrument and the violin, making this reprint accessible to a wide range of players.
Content:
Sonata III
- Allegro maestoso
- Presto assai
Sonata IV
- Allegro moderato
- Allegretto
