About Carl Friedrich Abel
Carl Friedrich Abel (1723–1787) was a German composer. He was a fine player on the viola da gamba, and composed important music for that instrument. Abel was born on 22nd December 1723 in Cöthen, the son of Christian Ferdinand Abel, the principal viola da gamba and cello player in the court orchestra of Johann Sebastian Bach. On Bach's recommendation, in 1748 he was able to join Johann Adolph Hasse's court orchestra at Dresden where he remained for ten years.
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Viola da gamba Suite in D minor: I. Arpeggiata
Sonata for violoncello and basso continuo in G Major, WKO 147: III. Rondeau
Viola da gamba Suite in D major: I. Prelude
Viola da gamba Suite in D minor: V. Allegro
Prelude
Arpeggiata (Prelude)
Arpeggio in D Minor, AbelWV A1:26
Adagio and Allegro in D minor
27 Pieces for Viola da Gamba, WKO 186-212: Prelude, WKO 205
Piece in D Minor, WK 205. Arpeggio - No. 20 from "27 Pieces for Bass Viol - The Drexel Manuscript 5871"
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