
His distinguished father was already fifty at the time of his birth, which would contributed to the sharp differences between his music and that of his father.


Johann Christian Bach was born on the 5th September 1735 to Johann Sebastian and Anna Magdalena Bach. He is noted for influencing the concerto style of Mozart. He is sometimes referred to as 'the London Bach' or 'the English Bach', because of the time he spent living there. Johann Christian Bach (1735–1782) was a composer of the Classical era, the eleventh and youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach.
