Born in 1735 and dying in 1782, Classical composer Johann Christian Bach was the youngest surviving son of J. S. Bach. He first studied under his father in Leipzig, then worked and studied in Milan and Bologna. He finally settled in London, England, where he composed and worked as a concert producer.
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Short biography includes religious conversion. Also caricature, summary of orchestral music, and recommended recordings.
Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.
Biography and audio files offered in MP3 and Windows Media audio formats, including live recordings of featured artists.
Find a Grave photographs of the plaque dedicated to the composer in the Churchyard Gardens of the Old Saint Pancras Church, London, England.
Brief entry at the Lied and Art Songs Text Page includes lyrics to his Magnificat: Quia Respexit.
Brief biographical sketch, caricature, summary of orchestral works, and Naxos discography.
Wikipedia article tracing his life and musical development, noting his pioneering work with the piano. Includes general evaluation and internal references.
Biographical information and portrait with links to related composers and period information from the Here of a Sunday Morning radio program.
Reviews and recommended recordings, books, and related material.
List of compositions with dates and venues of first performances.
Find a Grave photographs of the plaque dedicated to the composer in the Churchyard Gardens of the Old Saint Pancras Church, London, England.
Brief entry at the Lied and Art Songs Text Page includes lyrics to his Magnificat: Quia Respexit.
List of compositions with dates and venues of first performances.
Short biography includes religious conversion. Also caricature, summary of orchestral music, and recommended recordings.
Brief biographical sketch, caricature, summary of orchestral works, and Naxos discography.
Biography and audio files offered in MP3 and Windows Media audio formats, including live recordings of featured artists.
Wikipedia article tracing his life and musical development, noting his pioneering work with the piano. Includes general evaluation and internal references.
Reviews and recommended recordings, books, and related material.
Biographical information and portrait with links to related composers and period information from the Here of a Sunday Morning radio program.
Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.
