An Adagio by J.S. Bach, to be featured in Charley Brighton’s euphonium recital this weekend, turns out to be a bit of an imposter.

The arrangement, originally for clarinet and piano is a Russian publication with J.S. Bach’s name, but no BWV number.

Right Bach

After some research, it turns out to be composed by Henri Casadesus who was a violist and music publisher.

The work is often attributed to J.C. Bach, not J.S. Bach and is actually the 2nd movement of a concerto for Viola or Cello.

Henri is credited with the "J.C. Bach Concerto," which is now used in the Suzuki method, and it’s often referred to as "The J.C. Bach/Casadesus Concerto". Scholarly criticism has confirmed that this concerto was written by Henri Casadesus in the style of its purported composer.

The work is often attributed to J.C. Bach, not J.S. Bach and is actually the 2nd movement of a concerto for Viola or Cello4BR

Remembering Barrie Perrins

There’s a link to the great Barrie Perrins in the programme too.

David Thorne knew Barrie from childhood days and originally wrote 'Intrada, Sicillienne & Minuet' as a cornet solo with wind band accompaniment. As Charley & Barrie were in rival bands, Hanwell & Hendon, he thought it would be a nice tribute to arrange a version for Euphonium & Organ, to be premiered with Malcolm Stowell.