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Carl Friedrich Abel (22 December 1723: 3 – 20 June 1787) was a German composer of the pre-Classical era. He was a renowned player of the viola da gamba, and produced significant compositions for that instrument.
- 25 December 1723
- Köthen
- 20 June 1787 (aged 63), London, England
- Christian Ferdinand Abel
Baroque music. Carl Friedrich Abel (born Dec. 22, 1723, Köthen, duchy of Anhalt-Köthen [Germany]—died June 20, 1787, London, Eng.) was a symphonist of the pre-Classical school and one of the last virtuosos of the viola da gamba. After playing in the Dresden court orchestra (1743–58), Abel went to London in 1759, where he was appointed ...
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Jan 11, 2024 · Abel was one of the first to pioneer what would later become known to generations of music students as 'sonata form', though his unique approach to slow movements is if anything more noteworthy - many being marked 'piano' throughout, creating a subdued sound that was highly innovative.
Learn about the life and music of Carl Friedrich Abel, the last great gamba player and composer in Europe, who was mentored by Bach and Mozart. Explore his compositions, such as his Opus 7 No. 6, and his association with the Bach-Abel concert series.
Carl Friedrich Abel was a prominent figure in the world of classical music, particularly during the transitional period between the Baroque and Classical eras.
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