Composer

Johann Christian Bach

German composer (1735–1782)

1735–1782

129 works in the index

Born

1735

Died

1782

Birthplace

Leipzig

Citizenship / historical state

Kingdom of Great Britain

Period (estimated from birth year)

Classical

Biography

Johann Christian Bach — German composer (1735–1782). Johann Christian Bach was born in 1735 in Leipzig. The recorded year of death is 1782. The biographical record lists citizenship or historical state as Kingdom of Great Britain.

In this catalogue

Common listed instruments

Piano, harpsichord, Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute

Genres represented

Classical

Works with composition dates

2 of 129

These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.

Catalogue

Works page 1 of 3

Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.

Works and available sheet music details

Work	Year composed	Catalogue / opus	Key in title	Listed instruments	Genre	Editions
6 Sonatas for Flute or Violin and Keyboard Instrument, Op.16 (W.B. 10-15)	1780 or beforeIMSLP	Op.16	—	—	Classical	6
Piano Sonata Op.17 No.2	—	Op.17 No.2	—	—	Classical	6
Sonata from op. 5, D major, op. 5,2 (Piano solo)	—	op. 5	—	Piano	Classical	5
Sonata from op. 5, G major, op. 5,3 (Piano solo)	—	op. 5	—	Piano	Classical	6
Sonata from op. 17, G major, op. 17,4 (Piano solo)	—	op. 17	—	Piano	Classical	6
Sonata from op. 17, A major, op. 17,5 (Piano solo)	—	op. 17	—	Piano	Classical	5
Sonata in A Major Op. 18 No. 5	—	Op. 18 No. 5	A major	Piano	Classical	7
Etude in B-flat Major	—	—	B-flat major	Piano, Organ	Classical	7
Minuet In B-flat Major	—	—	B-flat major	Piano, Organ	Classical	7
Rondo	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	5
Sonata from op. 5, E flat major, op. 5,4 (Piano solo)	—	op. 5	—	Piano	Classical	4
Bach: Sonata B flat major op. 5,1	—	op. 5	—	Piano	Classical	5
Sonata from op. 17, C minor, op. 17,2 (Piano solo)	—	op. 17	—	Piano	Classical	5
Sonata from op. 17, E flat major, op. 17,3 (Piano solo)	—	op. 17	—	Piano	Classical	4
Op. 5 Nos. 3, 4, 6	—	Op. 5	—	Piano	Classical	5
Sonata in D Major, Op. 16, No. 1	—	Op. 16, No. 1	D major	Flute, violin	Classical	7
Chromatic Fugue on BACH	—	—	—	Organ	Classical	4
Sonata from op. 5, B flat major, op. 5,1 (Piano solo)	—	op. 5	—	Piano	Classical	4
Sonata from op. 5, E major, op. 5,5 (Piano solo)	—	op. 5	—	Piano	Classical	4
Bach: Sonata D major op. 5,2	—	op. 5	—	Piano	Classical	4
1. Sonata in C, Op. 15/6	—	Op. 15/6	—	Piano	Classical	4
Anglaise	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	4
Trio in A, Op. 15 no. 2 - A-Dur/A major Performed by Johann Christian Bach	—	Op. 15 no. 2	—	—	Classical	4
6 Quintets for Flute, Oboe and Strings, Op.11 (W.B. 70-75)	1772IMSLP	Op.11	—	Flute, Oboe, violin	Classical	3
Symphony, W C.27 (Op.18/4)	—	Op.18/4	—	Orchestra	Classical	3
Variations On A Scottish Air From Clavier Concerto In B Flat	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	3
Maggiore E Minore	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	3
Bach: Sonata c minor op. 5,6	—	op. 5	—	Piano	Classical	2
Sonata from op. 17, G major, op. 17,1 (Piano solo)	—	op. 17	—	Piano	Classical	2
Sonata from op. 17, B flat major, op. 17,6 (Piano solo)	—	op. 17	—	Piano	Classical	2
Bach: Sonata c minor op. 17,2	—	op. 17	—	Piano	Classical	3
2. Sonata in A, Op. 18/5	—	Op. 18/5	—	Piano	Classical	3
March	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	3
Sinfonia in E-flat, T. 285/5	—	—	—	Bassoon, Horn, Clarinet	Classical	4
Sinfonia in B-flat, T. 285/6	—	—	—	Bassoon, Horn, Clarinet	Classical	4
Rondo F Major	—	—	—	—	Classical	2
Bach: Six Duets, Volume I	—	—	—	—	Classical	3
6 Piano Sonatas	—	—	—	—	Classical	2
Sonata from op. 5, C minor, op. 5,6 (Piano solo)	—	op. 5	—	Piano	Classical	2
Bach: Sonata E major op. 5,5	—	op. 5	—	Piano	Classical	2
Bach: Sonata G major op. 5,3	—	op. 5	—	Piano	Classical	2
Bach: Sonata E flat major op. 5,4	—	op. 5	—	Piano	Classical	2
Bach: Sonata E flat major op. 17,3	—	op. 17	—	Piano	Classical	2
Bach: Sonata G major op. 17,1	—	op. 17	—	Piano	Classical	2
Bach: Sonata G major op. 17,4	—	op. 17	—	Piano	Classical	2
Bach: Sonata A major op. 17,5	—	op. 17	—	Piano	Classical	2
Sinfonia in E-flat, T. 285/1	—	—	—	Bassoon, Horn, Clarinet	Classical	4
Sinfonia in E-flat, T. 285/3	—	—	—	Bassoon, Horn, Clarinet	Classical	4

Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. This short biography is assembled from the recorded facts. Authority record: VIAF 100191935. Portrait: Thomas Gainsborough, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.