Carl Friedrich Abel Germany

Biography

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.

Popular Songs

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  Arpeggio, WKO 205

  Mr Abel's Fine Airs

  77 BPM
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  Sonata in G major: IV. Adagio

  Mr Abel's Fine Airs

  101 BPM
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  Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 10 No. 2: III. Minuetto

  Symphonies Op. 10 Nos. 1 - 6 (La Stagione Frankfurt)

  124 BPM
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  Symphony No. 1 in E major, Op. 10 No. 1: II. Andante

  Symphonies Op. 10 Nos. 1 - 6 (La Stagione Frankfurt)

  78 BPM
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  Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 10 No. 3: I. Allegro

  Symphonies Op. 10 Nos. 1 - 6 (La Stagione Frankfurt)

  131 BPM

Discography

Music for Flute and Strings

2012

Mr Abel's Fine Airs

2007

Symphonies Op. 10 Nos. 1 - 6 (La Stagione Frankfurt)

1993

Six Symphonies, Op. 7 (Cantilena)

1992