Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Carl Friedrich Abel with the captivating album "Composed to the Soul," released on February 5, 2016, under the CPO label. This classical gem spans a concise yet engaging 52 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of compositions that showcase Abel's mastery and versatility.
The album opens with the lively "String Quartet in A Major, Op. 8 No. 5," followed by the tender "Adagio ma non troppo," and concludes with the spirited "Allegro assai." Abel's prowess extends to vocal works, as evidenced by the poignant aria "La Didone abbandonata: L'augeletto in lacci stretto." The dynamic "Keyboard Concerto in D Major, Op. 11 No. 4" further highlights his ability to blend technical brilliance with emotional depth. The album concludes with the quartet "String Quartet in B-Flat Major, Op. 8 No. 2," and the aria "Sifari: Frena le belle lagrime," leaving you with a sense of fulfillment and a desire to explore more of Abel's timeless works.
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Tracks
String Quartet in A Major, Op. 8 No. 5, WKO 65: I. Un poco vivaceCarl Friedrich Abel, Hamburger Ratsmusik
String Quartet in A Major, Op. 8 No. 5, WKO 65: II. Adagio ma non troppoCarl Friedrich Abel, Hamburger Ratsmusik
String Quartet in A Major, Op. 8 No. 5, WKO 65: III. Allegro assaiCarl Friedrich Abel, Hamburger Ratsmusik
La Didone abbandonata: L'augeletto in lacci strettoJohann Adolf Hasse, Dorothee Mields, Simone Eckert, Hamburger Ratsmusik
Keyboard Concerto in D Major, Op. 11 No. 4, WKO 56: I. Allegro di moltoCarl Friedrich Abel, Michael Fuerst, Hamburger Ratsmusik
Keyboard Concerto in D Major, Op. 11 No. 4, WKO 56: II. AllegroCarl Friedrich Abel, Michael Fuerst, Hamburger Ratsmusik
String Quartet in B-Flat Major, Op. 8 No. 2, WKO 62: I. Allegro con spiritoCarl Friedrich Abel, Hamburger Ratsmusik
String Quartet in B-Flat Major, Op. 8 No. 2, WKO 62: II. AdagioCarl Friedrich Abel, Hamburger Ratsmusik
String Quartet in B-Flat Major, Op. 8 No. 2, WKO 62: III. Tempo di minuettoCarl Friedrich Abel, Hamburger Ratsmusik
Sifari: Frena le belle lagrimeCarl Friedrich Abel, Dorothee Mields, Simone Eckert, Hamburger Ratsmusik
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