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Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach
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Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach (June 21, 1732 – January 26, 1795), the ninth son of Johann Sebastian Bach, sometimes referred to as the "Bückeburg Bach". He is not to be confused with Bach's first cousin once removed, Johann Christoph Bach. Born at Leipzig, Germany, he was taught music by his father, and also tutored by his distant cousin Johann Elias Bach. He studied at the St. Thomas School, and some believe he studied law at the University there, but there is no record of that. In 1750, Count Wilhelm of Schaumburg-Lippe appointed Johann Christoph harpsichordist at Bückeburg, and in 1759, he became Konzertmeister. While there, Bach collaborated with Herder, who provided the texts for six vocal works; the music survives for only four of these. Bach wrote keyboard sonatas, symphonies, oratorios, liturgical choir pieces and motets, operas and songs. Because of Count Wilhelm's predilection for Italian music, Bach had to adapt his style accordingly, but he retained stylistic traits of the music of his father and of his brother, C. P. E. Bach. He married the singer Lucia Elisabeth Munchhusen (1728-1803) in 1755 and the Count stood as godfather to his son Wilhelm Friedrich Ernst Bach. J.C.F. educated his son in music as his own father had, and Wilhelm Friedrich Ernst went on to become music director to Frederick William II of Prussia. In April 1778 he and Wilhelm travelled to England to visit Johann Christian Bach. The 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica says of him "He was an indu
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Variations on 'Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman': Var. 4 (Minore)
1,0882Variations on 'Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman': Var. 9 (Minore, Tranquillo)
9103Variations on 'Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman': Var. 6 (Tempo di Minuetto)
8984Variations on 'Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman': Var. 12 (Alla Siciliano)
8935Symphony in B-Flat Major, W. I/20: II. Andante con moto
8756Variations on 'Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman': Var. 15 (Più andante)
8637Variations on 'Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman': Var. 8 (Schwäbisch, Non allegro)
8128Variations on 'Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman': Var. 7
8069Symphony in C major, W. I/6: I. Allegro di molto
80110Variations on 'Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman': Var. 18 (Maggiore, Allegro)
753albums
Bach: Symphonies, Nos. 6, 10, 20
The Trio Sonata in 18th-Century Germany
J.C.F. Bach: Trio Sonatas
The Sons of Bach, Vol. 3: Concerti
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The Bach Sons: Piano Concertos & Solo Pieces
Chamber Music - Telemann, G. / Bach, J.S. / Couperin, F. / Bach, J.C.F.
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Die Bach-Söhne (The Sons of J.S. Bach)
Bach Sons (The) – Bach, J.C.F. / Bach, W.F. / Bach, C.P.E. / Bach, J.C.
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J.C.F.BACH: 6 Sonaten für flöte und baß
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Berlin Cello Sonatas by Abel, Bach, Benda & Graun
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Lamento - Bachiana III
Bach Family (Music Of The)