La Rêveuse - London Circa 1760: J.C. Bach, C.F. Abel & Friends - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

London, 1760. Handel had just died and George III acceded to the throne. During the reign of this monarch and his queen Charlotte, both discerning musicians, musical life in the British capital was to enjoy an exceptional revival. Virtuosos and composers from all over Europe flocked there, vying with each other in originality and modernity. La Rêveuse offers us a chance to sample the heady climate of the age. Album Tracks 1. Abel Concerto a Viola Da Gamba Concertata in G Major (Arr. Thomas Fritzsch and Günter Von Zadow After the Violoncello Concerto in B Flat-Major, Wko 52 and the Flute Concerto in C Major, Wko 51) I. Moderato 2. Abel Concerto a Viola Da Gamba Concertata in G Major (Arr. Thomas Fritzsch and Günter Von Zadow After the Violoncello Concerto in B Flat-Major, Wko 52 and the Flute Concerto in C Major, Wko 51) II. Adagio Ma Non Troppo 3. Abel Concerto a Viola Da Gamba Concertata in G Major (Arr. Thomas Fritzsch and Günter Von Zadow After the Violoncello Concerto in B Flat-Major, Wko 52 and the Flute Concerto in C Major, Wko 51) III. Allegro 4. J.C. Bach Quartet in D Major, Op. 8 No. 2 I. Andantino 5. J.C. Bach Quartet in D Major, Op. 8 No. 2 II. Rondeaux. Allegro Assai 6. Geminiani Piece for English Guitar in D minor No. 1, Andante - Allegro Moderato 7. Geminiani Piece for English Guitar in D minor No. 2, Affettuoso 8. Abel Quartet in G Major, Wko 227 I. Allegro Moderato 9. Abel Quartet in G Major, Wko 227 II. Allegretto 10. Erskine Trio Sonata No. 6 in G Major I. Andantino 11. Erskine Trio Sonata No. 6 in G Major II. Tempo Di Minuetto 12. Abel 27 Pieces for Bass Viol (Arr. of the Basso Continuo By B. Perrot) No. 26, Adagio in D minor, Abelwv A1 A30 13. Abel 27 Pieces for Bass Viol (Arr. of the Basso Continuo By B. Perrot) No. 24, Allegro in D minor, Abelwv A1 A28 14. Straube Sonata in C Major No. 1