Johann Christian Bach (sep 5, 1735 – jan 1, 1782)
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In 1762 he became composer to the King's Theatre in London and wrote a number of successful Italian operas for it. He also produced much orchestral, chamber, and keyboard music, and a few cantatas. J.C. Bach's music reflects the pleasant melodiousness of the galant, or Rococo, style.
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