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.
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
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.
