6 Symphonies, Op.3 (Bach, Johann Christian)

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5 more: Oboe 2 • Violins I • Violins II • Viola • Cellos/Basses

Publisher. Info. London: Printed for the author, n.d.[1765].
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Misc. Notes Royal College of Music Library, London (GB-Lcm): D2777/3
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Editor First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info. London: Composer, n.d.[1765].
Reprinted London: Welcker, n.d.(ca.1768).
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Misc. Notes University of Western Ontario Music Library (CDN-Lu): RISM A/I: B 227
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5 more: Horn 1, 2 (D/C/E♭/B♭/F/G) • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses

Editor First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info. London: Composer, n.d.[1765].
Reprinted Miami: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1971-87). Catalog A4574.
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Misc. Notes Horn 1 is Manuscript.
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Editor Anton Huberty (ca.1722–1791)
Publisher. Info. Paris: Huberty, n.d.
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Misc. Notes Includes manuscript parts for Clarinets 1 and 2 (appears to be simple transposition of Oboe parts)
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Publisher. Info. Amsterdam: J. J. Hummel, n.d.
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Publisher. Info. London: Welcker, n.d.
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General Information

Work Title 6 Symphonies
Alternative. Title Six simphonies à deux violons, deux hautbois, deux cors de chasse, alto viola et basse
Composer Bach, Johann Christian
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.3 ; W.C 1-6
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IJB 88
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 6 symphonies:
  1. Symphony in D major
  2. Symphony in C major
  3. Symphony in E-flat major
  4. Symphony in B-flat major
  5. Symphony in F major
  6. Symphony in G major
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1765 or before
First Performance. 1765 (Jan.23 to Mar.20) in London, Carlisle House
Orchestra, Johann Christian Bach (director)
First Publication. 1765 - London: Composer
Dedication Duke of York
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Classical
Piece Style Classical
Instrumentation orchestra
InstrDetail 2 oboes, 2 horns, strings