Johann Christian Bach - Sinfonia Concertante, No. 11, WC. 41 (c. 1766)

Johann Christian Bach (September 5, 1735 – January 1, 1782) was a German composer of the Classical era, the eighteenth child of Johann Sebastian Bach, and the youngest of his eleven sons. After a spell in Italy, Bach moved to London in 1762, where he became known as "the London Bach". He is also sometimes known as "the English Bach", and during his time spent living in the British capital, he came to be known as John Bach. He is noted for playing a role in influencing the concerto styles of Haydn and Mozart. He contributed significantly to the development of the new sonata principle.

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Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major, WC. 41 (c.1761-66)
According to RISM there are actually six, not three, soloists: a concertino section of flute, 2 clarinets, bassoon, 2 horns. Then there's the ripieno, of 2 flutes and strings.

I. Allegro assai (0:00)
II. Larghetto (6:13)
III. Tempo di Menuetto (10:58)

Lisa Beznosiuk, flute
Colin Lawson and Gary Brodie, clarinet
Jeremy Ward, bassoon and the Hanover Band, conducted by Anthony Halstead

The sinfonia concertante emerged in the late 18th century as a blend of the symphony and concerto, popularized in Paris by J.C. Bach and Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint‑Georges. Mozart and Haydn also explored the form. J.C. Bach’s W.C. 41 is one of several such works he published, typically for mixed wind soloists and full orchestra, reflecting the Mannheim school’s influence. W.C. 41 is a representative example of J.C. Bach’s sinfonia concertante style — a light, elegant, and hybrid orchestral form for mixed wind soloists, written in the mid‑1760s and still performed today for its charm and historical significance.