1. 1. Johann Christian Bach Music comprhension Leila Brady Music 1010-Ferrin
2. 2. Biography Born September 5th 1735 German decent One of 13 Children 3 siblings famous composers Classical Era Father Johann Sebastian Bach Father dies J.C. Bach 14 y/o.
3. 3. Berlin Moves to Berlin Becomes well recognized Carl Philip Emanuel Bach Moves to Italy Understudy for C.P.E
4. 4. Italy Count Litta; Night of malta Italian Noble man Hires Padre Martini of Bologna musically educate J.C. Bach Litta covered expenses Age 24 converts to Christianity Disowned by Lutheran family Appointed Organist of the Cathederal of Milan Gave time to produce own music 2 successful operas composed; Alessandro Nell Indie, Artasere Offered Employment in England accepts offer
5. 5. England Success in life Opera composer @ the Kings Theater One years time writes 2 successful operas :Zanaida, Orione Brings new opportunities Appointed Quen Charlottes Music Master Composing Cantatas, Operas, and Symphonies Utilizes Galant Style of music Mozart - 44 years old Final Opera Tragedie lyrique Amadis de Graule. Queen Charlotte
6. 6. End of Life Summary Dies @ age 46 in poverty London England Survived by wife Cecilia Grassi Expenses paid by Queen Charlotte Composed 90 symphonies + Cecilia Grassi
7. 7. Composition History Composed in 1762 Published 1770 3 movements: Allegro con Brio Andante Allegro Assai
8. 8. Symphony in E major, Op.6, No.3 W. C9
9. 9. Hanover Band Founded in 1980 Caroline Brown Utilizes historical instruments 1985 first U.S. tour 2001 completed a 22 disc set that began in 1995 of Johann Christian Bachs complete work
10. 10. Anthony Halstead Born England 1945 Conductor, director, horn player Focused works on Baroque, Classical, Romantic eras Tours internationally and has directed over 50 recordings on C.D.
11. 11. Listening Guide Allegro con Brio:4:13 Intro theme 1 begins
12. 12. Andante 3:50
13. 13. Allegro Assai 3:15
14. 14. References/Bibliography (2014.). Retrieved from http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/47836/Johan n-Christian-Bach (1997.). Retrieved from http://www.classical.net/music/comp.lst/bachjc.php Ritzarev, M. (2006). Eighteenth-century Russian music. Burlington Vermont: Ashgate Publishing. Johann Christian Bach biography. (2000). Retrieved from http://www.biography.com/people/johann-christian-bach- 9194230?page=1
15. 15. References and Bibliography Continued Hanover Band Symphony in E flat major, Op. 6, No. 3, W. C9: I. Allegro con brio Hanover Band Symphony in E flat major, Op. 6, No. 3, W. C9: II. Andante Hanover Band Symphony in E flat major, Op. 6, No. 3, W. C9: III. Allegro assai