Bach, Johann Christian

Johann Christian Bach (September 5, 1735 – January 1, 1782) was the youngest of Johann Sebastian Bach's eleven sons and the eighth child of Johann Sebastian Bach. Bach went to London in 1762 after a period in Italy, earning the nickname "the London Bach." He was also known as John Bach throughout his stay in the British capital. He's credited for influencing Haydn's and Mozart's concerto styles. He made a significant contribution to the new sonata principle development. In 1760, he accepted the position of organist at Milan Cathedral. He switched from Lutheranism to Catholicism in Italy and spent most of his time writing religious music, including a Requiem Mass and a Te Deum. In 1757, he premiered a Mass, which was well received. Bach visited London in 1762 to premiere three operas, including Orione on February 19, 1763, at the King's Theatre. In his opera Adriano in Siria, the title character was created by castrato Giusto Fernando Tenducci, who became a personal friend in 1764 or 1765 at King's.

Viola Compositions of Johann Christian Bach | Animato Strings

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Bach Jean-Chretien, Concerto C Minor For Viola And Piano

Johann Christian Bach's Concerto in C Minor for Viola and Piano is a timeless Classical concerto that combines elegant melodies with valuable technical development. A favourite among viola teachers and students, it provides an excellent introduction to Classical concerto performance while building essential viola technique.

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• Composed by Johann Christian Bach

• Arranged for viola and piano

• Classical concerto repertoire

• Suitable for intermediate and advancing violists

• Develops tone, bow control, and shifting

• Encourages expressive phrasing and interpretation

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, recitals, and auditions

• Excellent preparation for advanced repertoire

• Valuable educational and performance work

• Essential concerto for the developing violist

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J.C Bach, Viola Concerto In C Minor (Salabert)

Viola Concerto in C Minor by Johann Christian Bach, published by Éditions Salabert, is one of the most important works in the Classical viola repertoire. Combining elegant melodies with rewarding technical challenges, it is an excellent choice for advancing violists preparing for performances, examinations, and auditions.

Key Features:

• Published by Éditions Salabert

• Composed by Johann Christian Bach

• Classic Classical concerto for viola

• Suitable for intermediate and advanced players

• Develops tone, shifting, vibrato, and bow control

• Encourages expressive musical interpretation

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, recitals, and auditions

• Excellent preparation for advanced repertoire

• Valuable educational and performance work

• Essential concerto for every serious violist

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Concerto in C minor by Johann Christian Bach

Concerto in C Minor is a much-loved concerto for viola and piano composed by Henri Casadesus in the elegant style of Johann Christian Bach. Long attributed to J.C. Bach, this Classical-style masterpiece remains one of the most popular concertos for developing violists, combining lyrical melodies with valuable technical challenges.

Key Features:

• Composed by Henri Casadesus in the style of J.C. Bach

• Traditionally credited to Johann Christian Bach.

• For viola and piano

• Classic educational concerto

• Suitable for intermediate and advancing violists

• Develops tone, shifting, vibrato, and bow control

• Encourages expressive phrasing and Classical interpretation

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, recitals, and auditions

$55.95