Florence Bolton - London Circa 1760: J.C. Bach, C.F. Abel & Friends (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.

Track List:

Disc: 1

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, Largo
15. Ford: Instructions for Playing on the Musical Glasses in C Major: No. 1, An Italian Air 'Care Luci Che Regnate'
16. Ford: Instructions for Playing on the Musical Glasses in C Major: No. 2, Duetto Siciliana