Abel: The Drexel Manuscript: 29 Pieces for Viola Da Gamba

Carl Friedrich Abel (1723–1787) was a German composer and virtuoso viola da gamba player, celebrated for his refined, expressive music and his role in shaping the early Classical style alongside his colleague J.C. Bach in London. This album, The Drexel Manuscript, features 29 Pieces and are performed by Alejandro Marías on the viola da gamba, bringing sensitivity and nuance to this rich collection of 18th-century music. Alejandro Marías describes the collection as “one of the most important works in viola da gamba literature—a deeply personal and expressive legacy that challenges the performer to serve the music, not just display technique.”

1: Allegro for Viola Da Gamba Solo in D Major
2: Piece for Viola Da Gamba Solo in D Major
3: Minuet for Viola Da Gamba Solo in D Major
4: Adagio for Viola Da Gamba Solo in D Major
5: Vivace for Viola Da Gamba Solo in D Major
6: Andante for Viola Da Gamba Solo in D Major
7: Piece for Viola Da Gamba Solo in D Major
8: Piece for Viola Da Gamba Solo in D Major
9: Piece for Viola Da Gamba Solo in D Major
10: Piece for Viola Da Gamba Solo in D Major
11: Piece for Viola Da Gamba Solo in D Major
12: Fuga for Viola Da Gamba Solo in D Major
13: Minuet for Viola Da Gamba Solo in D Major
14: Piece for Viola Da Gamba Solo in D Major
15: Piece for Viola Da Gamba Solo in D Major
16: Allegro for Viola Da Gamba Solo in D Major
17: Minuet for Viola Da Gamba Solo in D Major
18: Piece for Viola Da Gamba Solo in D Major
19: Piece for Viola Da Gamba Solo in D Major
20: Piece for Viola Da Gamba Solo in D Major
21: Piece for Viola Da Gamba Solo in D Major
22: Piece for Viola Da Gamba Solo in D Minor
23: Piece for Viola Da Gamba Solo in D Minor
24: Allegro for Viola Da Gamba Solo in D Minor
25: Piece for Viola Da Gamba Solo in D Minor
26: Adagio for Viola Da Gamba Solo in D Minor
27: Menuet for Viola Da Gamba Solo in D Major
28: Allegretto for Viola Da Gamba Solo in a Major
29: Allegro for Viola Da Gamba Solo in a Major

Composer: Carl Friedrich Abel

Number of Discs: 1

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