Carl Friedrich Abel

Carl Friedrich Abel (22 December 1723 – 20 June 1787) was a German composer of the Classical era. He was a renowned player of the viola da gamba, and produced significant compositions for that instrument. He was director of music at the Dresden court from 1743, and moved to London in 1759, becoming chamber-musician to Queen Charlotte in 1764. He founded a subscription concert series there with Johann Christian Bach. According to the Catalogue of Works of Carl Friedrich Abel (AbelWV), he left 420 compositions, with a focus on chamber music.

Bach – Abel – Hume - 2024-10-18T00:00:00.000000Z

Abel: Between Two Worlds - 2024-09-27T00:00:00.000000Z

Carl Friedrich Abel: The Drexel Manuscript - 2024-02-09T00:00:00.000000Z

Abel: Pieces for Viola da Gamba - 2023-12-22T00:00:00.000000Z

Abel: The Late Symphonies - 2023-09-15T00:00:00.000000Z

Electronic Abel, Vol. II - 2023-08-12T00:00:00.000000Z

Carl Friedrich Abel: The Drexel Manuscript (29 Pieces for Viola da Gamba) - 2023-06-30T00:00:00.000000Z

Carl Friedrich Abel: Cello Concertos - 2022-10-07T00:00:00.000000Z

Carl Friedrich Abel: Cello Concertos - 2022-10-07T00:00:00.000000Z

Abel: 6 Sonatas for Viola da Gamba & Bass - 2022-07-29T00:00:00.000000Z

Abel: Music for Viola da Gamba Solo - 2021-06-24T00:00:00.000000Z

A Sentimental Journey - 2021-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Abel: Honor Est Res Animalis - 2020-10-05T00:00:00.000000Z

Karl Friedrich Abel: 6 Miniature Sonatas for German Flute With Thorough Bass Accompaniament - 2020-01-22T00:00:00.000000Z

Abel: Viola da gamba Sonatas - 2019-08-02T00:00:00.000000Z

Abel: Viola da gamba Sonatas - 2019-08-02T00:00:00.000000Z

Abel: Symphonies, Opp. 1 & 4 - 2018-03-23T00:00:00.000000Z

Abel: Symphonies, Opp. 1 & 4 - 2018-03-23T00:00:00.000000Z

Abel: Symphonies, Op. 7 - 2017-04-07T00:00:00.000000Z

Abel: Symphonies, Op. 7 - 2017-04-07T00:00:00.000000Z

Abel: The Drexel Manuscript - 2016-06-24T00:00:00.000000Z

Abel: The Drexel Manuscript - 2016-06-24T00:00:00.000000Z

Ledenburg - 2016-05-06T00:00:00.000000Z

Composed to the Soul - 2016-02-05T00:00:00.000000Z

Abel: 2nd Pembroke Collection - 2014-10-02T00:00:00.000000Z

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