Johann Christian Bach (1735-1782) was the youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach. He came to Berlin with his brother Carl Philipp Emanuel in 1750 to complete his musical education. He conducted count Antonio Litta's orchestra in Milan from 1754 to 1760, and then became cathedral organist. His period in Italy familiarised him with the art of opera seria, at which he excelled. He moved to England in 1762, and soon became known as the 'London Bach'. He served as Queen Charlotte's music master and founded several public concert societies. In 1764 he met the young prodigy Mozart on a visit with his family and held him in deep admiration. Johann Christian Bach composed symphonies, operas, concertos and a range of chamber music. He also tried his hand at a French tragédie lyrique, composing Amadis de Gaule for the Opéra de Paris.
