Music from the 18th and 19th century. This episode is devoted to Franz Beck. This hour features orchestral works and works for keyboard instruments.
Franz Beck (1723-1809) was born in Mannheim, Germany, and was Johann Stamitz’s student. He stayed in Italy for some years, where he studied under Baldassare Galuppi. After that, he settled in France; he played an essential role in Marseille’s musical life.
Franz Beck (1723-1809)
1. Ouverture L’isle déserte
2. Ouverture La mort d’Orphée
La Stagione Frankfurt conducted by Michael Schneider
(CD: (1) “Symphonies Op. 4,1-3” – CPO 777 033-2, 2006; (2) “Symphonies Op. 3 Nos. 1, 2 & 6” – CPO 777 034-2, 2004)
3. Allegro in C major
4. Minuetto in F major
5. Allegro in F major
6. Tempo moderato – Allegro in F major ‘La Mendiante’
Aurélien Delage, harpsichord (3), organ (4), piano organisé (5), fortepiano (6)
(CD: “Pièces inédites pour Claviers” – Bayard Musique 308 530.2, 2017)
7. Symfony in D major, Op. 3,6
La Stagione Frankfurt conducted by Michael Schneider
(CD: see 2)
8. Allegro spiritoso in C minor
9. Moderato in F minor ‘La Jéliote’
10. Caccia in E-flat major
Aurélien Delage, harpsichord (8,9), piano organisé (10)
(CD: see 3-6)
Additional:
11. Grazioso in C major
Aurélien Delage, fortepiano
(CD: see 3-6)
