29 - The Lives of Some Other Bach's, pt. 6 "Giovanni Christiano, a Bach in Italy"

In Ep. 29 we follow the Great Bach's youngest son, Johann Christian born 1735, from his childhood to the early years of his maturity. Christian was one of the most brilliant and successful musicians the Bach family ever produced and he achieved a level of fame none of them ever did during their lifetimes. Christian was unique in his family and never felt compelled to adhere to the traditions of old. He moved beyond the old compositional styles of his father, and even moved beyond the confines of the Germanic homeland, eventually finding his way to Milan, Italy and great fame.

Music heard in this episode: (All composed by J.C. Bach)

1. Symphony in E-flat major op. 18 no. 1, mvt. 1

2. Symphony in G minor op. 6 no. 6, mvt. 2 (opening)

3. Keyboard Sonata in D major op. 5 no. 2, mvt. 1

4. Symphony in E-flat major op. 18 no. 1, mvt. 3

5. Symphony in G minor op. 6 no. 6, mvt. 2 (cont.)

6. Symphony in G minor op. 6 no. 6, mvt. 3