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Carl Friedrich Abel (1723​-​1787) - [Arpeggio] in d​-​minor, AbelWV A1​:​A26 from 27 Pieces for Unaccompanied Viola da Gamba, New York. NYp, Drexel 5871, no​​​.​​​22 (ca​​​.​1790​-​99)

by Phillip W. Serna, Viola da Gamba

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Often labelled as 'the last gambist' and a 3rd-generation viol performer, Carl Friederich Abel (1723-1787), was son of Christian Ferdinand Abel, performer in court ensembles led by Johann Sebastian Bach. After studies with Bach Leipzig and a post to Johann Adolf Hasse's court orchestra in Dresden, Abel joined the London court of Queen Charlotte where he befriended Bach's son, Johann Christian with whom he established the Bach-Abel Concerts running from 1765-1781. Abel left behind a sizable body of work for the viola da gamba, which has expanded to over 400 surviving works in recent years due to several significant musicological finds.

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released July 1, 2020
Performed, recorded, mixed & mastered June 1, 2020 by Phillip W. Serna at Dwarf Star Audio, Plainfield, IL. This audio content is copyright © 2020 Phillip W. Serna, Midweſt415. For information on gambist & historical bassist Phillip W. Serna, visit ffm.bio/phillipwserna.

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Founded by violist da gamba Phillip Serna, Midweſt415 is a Chicago-area independent Early Music & New Music record label focused on Historically-Informed Performance Practice on period instruments. To learn more about Phillip Serna, visit ffm.bio/phillipwserna ... more

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