Artist
Johann Christian Bach
Personb. 1735 · Leipzig, Germany, Germany
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Bio
Johann Christian Bach (1735–1782) was a German composer of the Classical era, the youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach. After early training in Leipzig and Berlin, he moved to Italy in 1754, where he studied with Padre Martini and composed operas and sacred music. In 1762 he settled in London, becoming music master to Queen Charlotte and a central figure in the city’s concert life. Bach’s mature works blend Italian lyricism with the emerging galant style. He wrote numerous symphonies, keyboard concertos, chamber pieces, and operas, many of which were published and widely performed across Europe. His music influenced the young Mozart, who met him during his London visit of 1764–65. Today he is remembered as the “London Bach,” bridging late Baroque traditions and the early Classical period. His catalogue includes about 300 works, preserved in modern editions and recordings.
Popular tracks
- 13:29
Viola Concerto in C Minor: III. Allegro molto energico
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- 25:06
Viola Concerto in C Minor: II. Adagio molto espressivo
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- 34:17
Symphony in D Major, Op. 3, No. 1, W. C1: Sinfonia in D Major, Op. 3, No. 1: Allegro con spirito
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- 42:36
Sonata No. 5 in A Major, Op. 17, No. 5: II. Presto
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- 53:27
Viola Concerto in C Minor: I. Allegro molto ma maestoso
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- 66:19
Bach, JC: Harpsichord Concerto No. 6 in F Minor, W. C73 (formerly attrib. W. F. Bach): I. Allegro di molto
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- 72:26
Amadis de Gaule, W. G39, Act II Scene V: Gigue
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- 82:54
Grand Overture in E-Flat Major, Op. 18, No. 1, W. C26: III. Allegro
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- 93:39
Sonata No. 5 in A Major, Op. 17, No. 5: I. Allegro
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- 108:06
Bach, JC: Harpsichord Concerto No. 6 in F Minor, W. C73 (formerly attrib. W. F. Bach): II. Andante
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- 112:02
Symphony in G Major, Op. 3, No. 6, W. C6: III. Allegro assai
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- 124:01
Bach, JC: Harpsichord Concerto No. 6 in F Minor, W. C73 (formerly attrib. W. F. Bach): III. Prestissimo
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Albums
Bach
Album · 2016
Bach, J.C.: Sinfonias, Vol. 1
Album · 1995
Bach: Anna Magdalena Notebooks, 1722 and 1725
Album · 2023
Great Chamber Works with Itzhak Perlman
Album · 2025
Bach, J.C.: Sinfonias, Vol. 4
Album · 1995
Great Violin Sonatas
Album · 2025
Johann Christian Bach: Requiem
Album · 2011
Bach, J.C.: Amadis De Gaule
Album · 1990
3 Bach Magnificats: J.S. Bach, J.C. Bach & C.P.E. Bach
Album · 2018
Baroque Revolution
Album · 2025
J.C. Bach: Symphonies & Concertos
Album · 2004
Johann Christian Bach: Symphonies
Album · 2015