Janitsch's music, though combining attractive melodies with disciplined craft, is deliberately restrained and avoids virtuoso soloistic writing, intended for cultivated players and listeners.
Historical Context
Janitsch founded the 'Friday Academy,' a musical club that held private concerts in his Berlin home, where most of his chamber works were likely performed.
Interpretation
The Berlin Friday Academy ensemble drew inspiration from various 18th-century sources, including tempo modifications from mechanical instruments and ornamented sonatas, to inform their performance.
Composer Biography
Johann Gottlieb Janitsch (1708-c.1763) was a respected member of Berlin's musical intelligentsia during his lifetime but faded into obscurity after his death.
Instruments
The organ used in this recording once belonged to Princess Anna Amalie, sister of King Frederick II 'the Great' and a significant patron of music.
Compositional Technique
Janitsch modeled his sonatas on those of Arcangelo Corelli, but adapted the instrumentation to include various combinations of wind and string instruments.
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