The Long Line Explore Nine Centuries of Music Johann Christian Bach

Johann Christian Bach

German composer

Johann Christian Bach (5 September 1735 – 1 January 1782) was a German composer of the Classical era and the youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach.

Bach received his early musical training from his father, and later from his half-brother, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach in Berlin. After his time in Berlin he made his way to Italy to study with the famous Padre Martini in Bologna. While in Italy, J.C. Bach was appointed as an organist at the Milan Cathedral. In 1762 he became a composer to the King’s Theatre in London where he wrote a number of successful Italian operas and became known as "The English Bach".

Bach is responsible for the development of the sinfonia concertante form. He became one of the most influential figures of the classical period, influencing compositional styles of prolific composers like Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. There are two others named Johann Christian Bach in the Bach family tree, but neither was a composer.

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Works

The Long LineExplore Nine Centuries of Music
  • Symphony in G, op. 6, no. 1, CW C6b, "Huberty" 1755 Orchestral
  • Dies irae for 4 Vocal Soloists and Double Chorus, W E12 1757 Vocal
  • Miserere 1757 Vocal
  • Beatus vir, for voice, chorus and orchestra, W E17 1758 Vocal
  • Confitebor tibi Domine, for voice, chorus and orchestra, W E16 1759 Vocal
  • Quintet in E flat major, for flute 1760 Chamber
  • Symphony in C major, op. 3, no. 2, CW C2a 1765 Orchestral
  • Symphony in D major, op. 3, no. 1, CW C1a 1765 Orchestral
  • Symphony in E flat major, op. 3, no. 3, CW C3a 1765 Orchestral
  • Symphony in F major, op. 3, no. 5, CW C5a 1765 Orchestral
  • Symphony in G major, op. 3, no. 6, CW C6a 1765 Orchestral
  • Overture: Carattaco, opera overture, CW G7ov 1767 Orchestral
  • Gioas, re di Giuda 1770 Vocal
  • March vom ersten Bataillon des Garde-Regiments in Hannover, for wind band in E flat major no. 1, CW B88 1770 Orchestral
  • Viola de Gamba Sonata in F major, op. 10, no. 5, W.B6 1773 Chamber
  • Quintet for flute, violin, viola and cello in F major, op. 11, no. 3, CWB72 1774 Chamber
  • Quintet in C major, for flute, oboe, violin, viola and continuo, op.11, no.1 1774 Chamber
  • Quintet in D major, for flute, oboe, violin, viola and continuo, op.11, no.6 1774 Chamber
  • Quartet in B flat major, for flute, violin, viola and cello, CW B60 1776 Chamber
  • Quartet in G major, for keyboard, violin, and 2 cellos, CW B66 1779 Chamber
  • Violin Sonata in A major, op. 16, no. 4, CW B13 1779 Chamber
  • Violin Sonata in C major, op. 16, no. 3, CW B12 1779 Chamber
  • Violin Sonata in F major, op. 16, no. 6, CW B15 1779 Chamber
  • Violin Sonata in G major, op. 16, no. 2, CW B11 1779 Chamber
  • Symphonie Concertante for Oboe, Cello 1780 Orchestral
  • Symphonie concertante for Flute, Oboe, Violin and Cello in C 1780 Orchestral
  • Quartet in B flat major, for flute, violin, viola, and cello, op. 8, no. 6, CW B56 1781 Chamber
  • Quartet in F major, for flute, violin, viola, and cello, CW XB11 1781 Chamber
  • Quartet in G major, for 2 flutes, viola and cello, op. 19, no. 3, CW B63 1781 Chamber
  • 6 Sonatas, op. 5 Keyboard
  • Adriano in Siria, CW.G6 Stage
  • Alessandro nell'Indie, W.G3 Stage
  • Amadis des Gaule, W.G29 Stage
  • Artaserse, CW.G1 Stage
  • Bassoon Concerto in B flat major, CW 36/195 Orchestral
  • Bassoon Concerto in B flat major, CW C83 Orchestral
  • Bassoon Concerto in E flat major, CW 36/139 Orchestral
  • Catone in Utica, W.G2 Stage
  • Concerto for Oboe Orchestral
  • Der Weise auf dem Lande, song for voice and continuo, CW H2 Vocal
  • Die Amerikanerin. for soprano and orchestra, HW18/3: Cantata Vocal
  • Domine ad adiuvandum, for voice, chorus and orchestra, W E14 Vocal
  • Duet no. 1 for Flute and Viola da Gamba Chamber
  • Duet no. 2 for Flute and Viola da Gamba Chamber
  • Duet no. 3 for Flute and Viola da Gamba Chamber
  • Flute Concerto in D major, CW C79 Orchestral
  • Flute Concerto in G major, CW C78 Orchestral
  • Flute Sonata in A major, op. 2, no. 5, B. 47b Chamber
  • Harpsichord Concerto in A major, op. 1, no. 2, CW C50 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in B flat major, CW C68 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in B flat major, op. 1, no. 1, CW C49 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in B flat major, op. 13, no. 4, CW C65 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in B flat major, op. 13, no. 4, CW C65, "The yellow haired laddie" Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in B flat major, op. 7, no. 4, CW C58 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in C major, op. 1, no. 5, CW C53 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in C major, op. 13, no. 1 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in C major, op. 13, no. 1, CW C62 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in C major, op. 7, no. 1, CW C55 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in D major, op. 1, no. 6, CW C54 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in D major, op. 13, no. 2, CW C63 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in D major, op. 7, no. 3, CW C57 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in D minor, CW C70 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in E flat major, CW C75 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in E flat major, op. 13, no. 6 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in E flat major, op. 13, no. 6, CW C67 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in E flat major, op. 7, no. 5 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in E flat major, op. 7, no. 5, CW C59 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in E major, CW C71 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in F major, op. 1, no. 3, CW C51 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in F major, op. 13, no. 3 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in F major, op. 13, no. 3, CW C64 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in F major, op. 7, no. 2, CW C56 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in F minor, CW C69 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in F minor, CW C73 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in G major, CW C72 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in G major, op. 1, no. 4, CW C52 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in G major, op. 13, no. 5 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in G major, op. 13, no. 5, CW C66 Orchestral
  • Harpsichord Concerto in G major, op. 7, no. 6 Orchestral
  • Il tutore e la pupilla, W.G24 Stage
  • Introit and Kyrie, for Double Chorus and Orchestra, CW E11 Vocal
  • La Giula, W.G22B Stage
  • La calamita de' cuori, W.G27 Stage
  • La cascina, W.G26 Stage
  • La clemenza di Scipione, CW.G10 Stage
  • Laudate pueri, for voice, chorus and orchestra, W E19 Vocal
  • Lucio Silla, CW.G9ov Stage
  • Magnificat, for 4 solo voices, chorus and orchestra in C major, CW E22 Vocal
  • Magnificat, for voice, chorus and orchestra, W E22 Vocal
  • March for Harpsichord in F major, CW A22 Keyboard
  • Mezendore, song for voice and continuo, CW H1 Vocal
  • Oboe Concerto in F major, CW C80 Orchestral
  • Oboe Concerto in F major, CW C81 Orchestral
  • Organ Concerto in B flat major, op. 13, no. 4, W. C65 Orchestral
  • Organ Concerto in E flat major, op. 13, no. 6, W. C67 Orchestral
  • Organ Concerto in E flat major, op. 17, no. 3 Orchestral
  • Organ Concerto in F major, op. 13, no. 3, W. C64 Orchestral
  • Overture: Zanaida, "Hummel" Orchestral
  • Piano Concerto in E flat major, op. 14, CW C61, "Bailleux" Orchestral
  • Quintet in D major, for flute, oboe, violin, cello, and keyboard, op. 22, no. 1, CW B76 Chamber
  • Quintet in F major, for oboe, violin, viola, cello, and keyboard, op. 22, no. 2, CW B77 Chamber
  • Quintet in G major, for flute Chamber
  • Sextet for keyboard, oboe, violin, cello and 2 horns in C, CWB78, "André Op.3" Chamber
  • Sextet in C major, for oboe, 2 horns, violin, cello and keyboard Chamber
  • Sonata Keyboard
  • Sonata for keyboard in C minor, op. 17, no. 2, CW A8 Keyboard
  • Sontata for Guitar and Violin Chamber
  • Symphonie Concertante for 2 Oboes, 2 Horns, 2 Violins, 2 Violas, Cello and Orchestra in E flat major, CW C40 Orchestral
  • Symphonie Concertante for 2 Violins, Cello and Orchestra in C major, CW C36a Orchestral
  • Symphonie Concertante for 2 Violins, Cello and Orchestra in E flat major, CW C42 Orchestral
  • Symphonie Concertante for 2 Violins, Cello and Orchestra in G major, CW C32 Orchestral
  • Symphonie Concertante for 2 Violins, Cello, 2 Flutes and Orchestra in D major, CW C39 Orchestral
  • Symphonie Concertante for 2 Violins, Oboe and Orchestra in E flat major, CW C33ab Orchestral
  • Symphonie Concertante for Flute, 2 Clarinets, Bassoon, 2 Horns and Orchestra in E flat major, CW C41 Orchestral
  • Symphonie Concertante for Flute, Oboe, Violin, Cello and Orchestra in C major, CW C43 Orchestral
  • Symphonie Concertante for Oboe, Violin, Viola, Cello and Orchestra in G major, CW C45 Orchestral
  • Symphonie Concertante for Piano, Oboe, Violin, Cello and Orchestra in B flat major, CW C48 Orchestral
  • Symphonie Concertante for Violin, Cello and Orchestra in A major, CW C34 Orchestral
  • Symphonie Concertante for Violin, Cello and Orchestra in B flat major, CW C46 Orchestral
  • Symphonie concertante for 2 Clarinets and Bassoon in E flat major, W C41 Orchestral
  • Symphonie concertante for 2 Flutes, 2 Violins and Cello in D major, W C39 Orchestral
  • Symphonie concertante for 2 Violins and Cello in C major, W C36a Orchestral
  • Symphonie concertante for 2 Violins and Cello in G major, W C32 Orchestral
  • Symphonie concertante for 2 Violins in D major, W C35 Orchestral
  • Symphonie concertante for 2 Violins, 2 Violas, 2 Oboes, 2 Horns, and Cello in E flat major, W C40 Orchestral
  • Symphonie concertante for 2 Violins, Cello, Flute, and Orchestra in E major, CW C44 Orchestral
  • Symphonie concertante for 2 Violins, Cello, and Orchestra in C major, CW C36b Orchestral
  • Symphonie concertante for 2 Violins, Oboe, and Orchestra in E flat major, CW C33ab Orchestral
  • Symphonie concertante for Flute, Oboe and Bassoon in E flat major, W C37 Orchestral
  • Symphonie concertante for Flute, Oboe, Violin, Cello, and Orchestra in C major, CW C43 Orchestral
  • Symphonie concertante for Oboe and Bassoon in F major, W C38 Orchestral
  • Symphonie concertante for Oboe, Violin, Cello and Fortepiano in B flat major, W C48 Orchestral
  • Symphonie concertante for Violin, Cello, and Orchestra in A major, CW C34 Orchestral
  • Symphony for Double Orchestra in E flat major, op. 18, no. 1, CW C26 Orchestral
  • Symphony for Double Orchestra in E major, op. 18, no. 5, CW C28 Orchestral
  • Symphony for Wind Instruments no. 1 in E flat major, CW BInc7 Orchestral
  • Symphony for Wind Instruments no. 2 in B flat major, CW BInc8 Orchestral
  • Symphony for Wind Instruments no. 3 in E flat major, CW BInc9 Orchestral
  • Symphony for Wind Instruments no. 4 in B flat major, CW BInc10 Orchestral
  • Symphony for Wind Instruments no. 5 in E flat major, CW BInc11 Orchestral
  • Symphony for Wind Instruments no. 6 in B flat major, CW BInc12 Orchestral
  • Symphony in B flat major, op. 3, no. 4, CW C4a Orchestral
  • Symphony in B flat major, op. 6, no. 4, CW C10 Orchestral
  • Symphony in B flat major, op. 9, no. 1, CW C17b, "Hummel" Orchestral
  • Symphony in D major, op. 18, no. 4, CW C27 Orchestral
  • Symphony in D major, op. 6, no. 2, CW C8 Orchestral
  • Symphony in D, CW XC3, "Schmitt Op.18, no. 1" Orchestral
  • Symphony in E flat major, op. 6, no. 3, CW C9 Orchestral
  • Symphony in E flat major, op. 6, no. 5, CW C11 Orchestral
  • Symphony in E flat major, op. 9, no. 2, CW C18b Orchestral
  • Symphony in G major, op. 6, no. 1, CW C7ab Orchestral
  • Symphony in G minor, op. 6, no. 6, CW C12 Orchestral
  • Symphony no. 11 in E flat major, op. 6, no. 5, CW C11 Orchestral
  • Symphony no. 12 in G minor, op. 6, no. 6, CW C12 Orchestral
  • Symphony no. 13 in G, op. 8, no. 2, CW E13,, "Markordt" Orchestral
  • Symphony no. 14 in D, op. 8, no. 3, CW E14,, "Markordt" Orchestral
  • Symphony no. 15 in F, op. 8, no. 4, CW E15,, "Markordt" Orchestral
  • Symphony no. 16a in C major, Venier no. 46, CW C16a Orchestral
  • Symphony no. 17a in B flat major, CW C17a, "Sieber no. 2" Orchestral
  • Symphony no. 18a in E flat major, CW C18a Orchestral
  • Symphony no. 19a Orchestral
  • Symphony no. 27 in D major, op. 18, no. 4, CW C27 Orchestral
  • Tantum ergo, for 4 solo voices, chorus, and orchestra in G major, CW E26 Vocal
  • The Periodical Overture no. 1 in D major, W. G23b: Gli uccellatori Orchestral
  • Trio in C major, for two flutes and bass Chamber
  • Triosonata in C major, for violin Chamber
  • Triosonata in G major, for harpsichord, violin Chamber
  • Viola Concerto in E flat major Orchestral
  • Viola de Gamba Sonata in B flat major, op. 10, no. 1, W.B2 Chamber
  • Viola de Gamba Sonata in G major, op. 10, no. 3, W.B4 Chamber
  • Violin Sonata in A Op.10, no. 4, CW B5 Chamber
  • Violin Sonata in C Op.10, no. 2, CW B3 Chamber
  • Violin Sonata in C major, op. 2, no. 4, W. B46 Chamber
  • Violin Sonata in D Op.10, no. 6, CW B7 Chamber
  • Violin Sonata in D major, op. 16, no. 1, CW B10 Chamber
  • Violin Sonata in D major, op. 16, no. 5, CW B14 Chamber
  • Violin Sonata in D major, op. 20 no. 2 Chamber
  • Zanaida, op. 9, no. 3, CW.G5ov/b Stage