Symphonie Nr. 5 In H-moll - Symphonie Für Doppelorchester In D-dur,Op. 18 Nr. 3 - Symphonie Für Zwei Flöten, Zwei Violinen, Viola Und Baß In D-moll - Symphonie Für Zwei Hörner, Oboe, Violine, Viola, Violoncello Und Cembalo

This collection, released on the Orbis label under catalog number CX 11920, serves as a survey of the distinct musical identities within the Bach family, specifically featuring works by the sons of Johann Sebastian Bach. Produced for the German market, the record aims to contrast the individual stylistic developments of Wilhelm Friedemann, Carl Philipp Emanuel, Johann Christoph Friedrich, and Johann Christian Bach, moving from the late Baroque period into the burgeoning Classical style. It highlights how each composer navigated the shift away from their father's complex counterpoint toward the balanced, melodic textures of the mid-18th century.

The performance features the Mainzer Kammerorchester under the direction of Günter Kehr, a conductor and violinist noted for his extensive work with 18th-century repertoire. Kehr’s approach to these symphonies reflects the rigorous scholarship of the era, focusing on the clarity and structural precision required to distinguish the 'galant' style of Johann Christian from the more experimental and emotive writing of Carl Philipp Emanuel. The recording was designed to provide an educational yet accessible overview of the Bach sons' transition into the symphonic form for the home listener.