Seattle Symphony: The Bach Family Tree

Wilhelm Friedemann Bach — Sinfonia for 2 Flutes and Strings in D minor (Adagio and Fugue), F. 65
Johann Christian Bach — Symphony in C major Op. 3
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach — Harpsichord Concerto in D minor H. 427
Johann Sebastian Bach — Italienisches Konzert ("Italian Concerto"), BWV 971
Johann Sebastian Bach — Triple Concerto for Flute, Violin, and Keyboard in A minor, BWV 1044

Demarre McGill, flute
Elisa Barston, violin
Mahan Esfahani, conductor and harpsichord

Wilhelm Friedemann Bach – Adagio and Fugue, F. 65
Johann Christian Bach – Symphony in C major, Op. 3
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach – Harpsichord Concerto in D minor, H. 427
Johann Sebastian Bach – Italian Concerto, BWV 971
Johann Sebastian Bach – Flute, Violin, and Harpsichord Concerto in A minor, BWV 1044

Feast on the cornucopia of music harvested from the Bach family tree! Johann Sebastian is the mighty trunk, where every single growth ring — like the robust flute, violin and harpsichord — is perfectly balanced and aligned.

About Seattle Symphony

Recognized as one of the “most vital American orchestras” (NPR), the Seattle Symphony is internationally acclaimed for its inventive programming, community-minded initiatives, and superb recordings on the Seattle Symphony Media label. With a strong commitment to new music and a legacy of over 150 recordings, the orchestra has garnered five Grammy Awards, 26 Grammy nominations, and two Emmy Awards, and was named Gramophone’s 2018 Orchestra of the Year. The Symphony performs in Benaroya Hall in the heart of downtown Seattle.

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