Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach

Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach (1732-1795) was the ninth son of the renowned composer Johann Sebastian Bach. Often referred to as 'Bach of Bückeburg', he was a skilled keyboardist and prolific composer, known for his instrumental and vocal works, including around twenty symphonies that reflect the influences of Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. His compositions, many of which were lost during World War II, highlight his significance in the transition from the Baroque to the Classical period in European music.