Upon completing his piano studies in December 1861, the 19-year-old Bache travelled to Italy, staying in Milan and Florence with the intent of soaking in Italian culture before returning to England.
Ao finalizar os seus estudos de piano en decembro de 1861, cando tiña dezanove anos, viaxou a Italia e estableceuse en Milán e Florencia, coa intención de somerxerse na cultura italiana antes de volver a Inglaterra.