Born in 1735 and dying in 1782, Classical composer Johann Christian Bach was the youngest surviving son of J. S. Bach. He first studied under his father in Leipzig, then worked and studied in Milan and Bologna. He finally settled in London, England, where he composed and worked as a concert producer. 1. Bach, Johann Christian - Short biography includes religious conversion. Also caricature, summary of orchestral music, and recommended recordings. 2. Bach, Johann Christian - Musical biography with education and influences, posterity, and notes about his synthesis of German and Italian styles with a summary of his compositions. From the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio. 3. Bach, Johann Christian (1735 - 1782), Germany/England - Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers. 4. Bach, Johann Christian: Biography - Brief sketch of his life as part of a larger work dedicated to the composer's father. 5. Classical Music Archives: Bach - Audio files offered in MIDI, MP3, and Windows Media audio formats, including live recordings of featured artists. 6. Johann Bach Discussion Port - Forum and live chat devoted to discussing his life and works. 7. Johann Christian Bach - Biographical information and portrait with links to related composers and period information from the Here of a Sunday Morning radio program. 8. Johann Christian Bach - NodeWorks Encyclopedia article tracing his life and musical development, noting his pioneering work with the piano. Includes general evaluation and internal references. 9. Johann Christian Bach - Brief entry at the Lied and Art Songs Text Page includes lyrics to his Magnificat: Quia Respexit. 10. Johann Christian Bach - Musica Classica Classical Music Dictionary entry with life, portrait, and MIDI audio file and related composer links. 11. NewOlde.com: Johann Christian Bach - Reviews and recommended recordings, books, and related material. 12. Grave of Johann Christian Bach - Find a Grave photographs of the plaque dedicated to the composer in the Churchyard Gardens of the Old Saint Pancras Church, London, England. 13. Johann Christian Bach - Brief biographical sketch, caricature, summary of orchestral works, and Naxos discography. 14. Operas of Johann Christian Bach - List of compositions with dates and venues of first performances.

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