Johann Christian Bach

Field Information
Full Name Johann Christian Bach
Date of Birth 5 September 1735
Place of Birth Leipzig, Germany
Date of Death 1 January 1782
Place of Death London, England
Citizenship / Country of Residence Germany, England
Education Studied with his father Johann Sebastian Bach and later in Italy
Profession Composer
Years of Activity c. 1750 - 1782
Brief Information Johann Christian Bach was the youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach. He became a prominent composer in the early Classical period. He spent much of his career in London where he gained recognition for his operas and instrumental works.
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