Uniform title | Johann 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 365-368), discography (pages 369-379), and index. |
LCCN | 94016931 |
ISBN | 0931340799 |