Karl Friedrich Abel

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Born 22 December 1723. Died 20 June 1787.

Biography

Carl Friedrich Abel (22 December 1723 – 20 June 1787) was a German composer of the Classical era. (The Chambers Biographical Dictionary gives his year of birth erroneusly as 1725.) He was a renowned player of the viola da gamba, and composed important music for that instrument.

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  1. Mr Abel's Fine Airs 2007

    Review of Mr Abel's Fine Airs

    Reviewed by Charlotte Gardner

    Far more than just dance suites.

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