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John Christian Bach : Mozart's friend and mentor / Heinz Gärtner ; translated by Reinhard G. Pauly.

Author/creator Gärtner, Heinz, 1922-
Other author/creatorPauly, Reinhard G.
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoPortland, Or. : Amadeus Press, ©1994.
Descriptionxiii, 400 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject(s)
Uniform titleJohann Christian Bach. English
Contents Childhood years in Leipzig -- Life in Berlin under King Frederick the Great -- Apprenticeship and mastery in Italy -- Years of fame in London -- Bach and the Mozarts in London -- Bach, Abel, and Gainsborough -- John Christian Bach and Mannheim -- Last triumphs.
Abstract Chronicles the life of John Christian, the youngest surviving son of Johann Sebastian Bach, focusing on his musical training, preferences, and accomplishments as the organist of Milan Cathedral, composer to the King's Theater in London, and music master to the Queen.
General note"List of works with opus numbers": pages 361-362.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 365-368), discography (pages 369-379), and index.
LCCN 94016931
ISBN0931340799

Available Items

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML410.B15 G313 1994 ✔ Available Place Hold