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 3 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
Sonata from op. 5, D major, op. 5,2 Performed by Johann Christian Bach	—	op. 5	—	Piano, harpsichord	Classical	—
Sonata from op. 5, G major, op. 5,3 Performed by Johann Christian Bach	—	op. 5	—	Piano, harpsichord	Classical	—
Sonata from op. 5, E flat major, op. 5,4 Performed by Johann Christian Bach	—	op. 5	—	Piano, harpsichord	Classical	—
Sonata from op. 5, C minor, op. 5,6 Performed by Johann Christian Bach	—	op. 5	—	Piano, harpsichord	Classical	—
Sonata from op. 5, E major, op. 5,5 Performed by Johann Christian Bach	—	op. 5	—	Piano, harpsichord	Classical	—
Sonata from op. 17, G major, op. 17,1 Performed by Johann Christian Bach	—	op. 17	—	Piano, harpsichord	Classical	—
Sonata from op. 17, C minor, op. 17,2 Performed by Johann Christian Bach	—	op. 17	—	Piano, harpsichord	Classical	—
Sonata from op. 17, E flat major, op. 17,3 Performed by Johann Christian Bach	—	op. 17	—	Piano, harpsichord	Classical	—
Sonata from op. 17, G major, op. 17,4 Performed by Johann Christian Bach	—	op. 17	—	Piano, harpsichord	Classical	—
Sonata from op. 17, A major, op. 17,5 Performed by Johann Christian Bach	—	op. 17	—	Piano, harpsichord	Classical	—
Sonata from op. 17, B flat major, op. 17,6 Performed by Johann Christian Bach	—	op. 17	—	Piano, harpsichord	Classical	—
Pastorale, From Sonata No. 4, Op. 16	—	Op. 16	—	Flute	Classical	1
Toccata	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	—
Risoluto	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	—
Largo Affannoso	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	—
Sonata in G Major, Op. 16, No. 2	—	Op. 16, No. 2	G major	Flute, violin	Classical	2
Allegro Performed by Johann Christian Bach	—	—	—	Bassoon	Classical	1
Sonata In C Op.18 No.5	—	Op.18 No.5	—	—	Classical	—
Quartet In C Minor Op.8 No.1	—	Op.8 No.1	C minor	—	Classical	—
Concerto For Bassoon and Orchestra In B Flat	—	—	—	—	Classical	—
Concerto In B Flat For Bassoon And Orchestra	—	—	—	Bassoon	Classical	—
Sonata from op. 5, B flat major, op. 5,1	—	op. 5	—	Piano	—	1
Sonata from op. 5, D major, op. 5,2	—	op. 5	—	Piano	—	1
Sonata from op. 5, G major, op. 5,3	—	op. 5	—	Piano	—	1
Sonata from op. 5, E flat major, op. 5,4	—	op. 5	—	Piano	—	1
Sonata from op. 5, C minor, op. 5,6	—	op. 5	—	Piano	—	1
Sonata from op. 5, E major, op. 5,5	—	op. 5	—	Piano	—	1
Sonata from op. 17, G major, op. 17,1	—	op. 17	—	Piano	—	1
Sonata from op. 17, C minor, op. 17,2	—	op. 17	—	Piano	—	1
Sonata from op. 17, E flat major, op. 17,3	—	op. 17	—	Piano	—	1
Sonata from op. 17, G major, op. 17,4	—	op. 17	—	Piano	—	1
Sonata from op. 17, A major, op. 17,5	—	op. 17	—	Piano	—	1
Sonata from op. 17, B flat major, op. 17,6	—	op. 17	—	Piano	—	1

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.