Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

"List of works with opus numbers": p. 361-362Discography: p. 369-379Includes bibliographical references (p. 365-368) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

John Christian Bach

Nature of contents

bibliographydiscographies

Oclc number

30361045

Responsibility statement

Heinz Gärtner ; translated by Reinhard G. Pauly

Sub title

Mozart's friend and mentor

Summary

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

Table Of 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

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