On April 9, 1764, after a series of performances in Paris, the Mozart family went to London, England. There, he met his predecessor C.F. Abel and court composer Johann Christian Bach. This was a very important event in Mozart's life. Because the creations of these two people greatly broadened young Mozart's horizons. Another important skill that J. C. Bach taught Wolfgang was the Italian Allegro cantante style, which influenced Mozart throughout his life.