Marco Casonato, Massimo Marchese, Alejandro Marías, La Spagna, Nordic Affect - Abel: Orchestral, Concertante & Chamber Works (2026)

Tracklist

01. Concerto for Flute and Strings No. 5 in G Major: I. Allegro
02. Concerto for Flute and Strings No. 5 in G Major: II. Adagio
03. Concerto for Flute and Strings No. 5 in G Major: III. Presto
04. Sonata No. 1 in C Major, Op. 6: I. Adagio
05. Sonata No. 1 in C Major, Op. 6: II. Allegro
06. Sonata No. 1 in C Major, Op. 6: III. Vivace
07. Trio Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 3: I. Vivace
08. Trio Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 3: II. Adagio ma non troppo
09. Trio Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 3: III. Menuetto
10. Sonata No. 3 in E Minor, Op. 6: I. Adagio
11. Sonata No. 3 in E Minor, Op. 6: II. Allegro
12. Sonata No. 3 in E Minor, Op. 6: III. Vivace
13. Concerto for Flute and Strings No. 2 in E Minor: I. Allegro
14. Concerto for Flute and Strings No. 2 in E Minor: II. Adagio ma non troppo
15. Concerto for Flute and Strings No. 2 in E Minor: III. Allegro
16. Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 7: I. Allegro assai
17. Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 7: II. Andantino
18. Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 7: III. Allegro
19. Sonata No. 1 in C Major, WKO 141: I. Vivace
20. Sonata No. 1 in C Major, WKO 141: II. Adagio
21. Sonata No. 1 in C Major, WKO 141: III. Minuetto
22. Sonata No. 2 in A Major, WKO 142: I. Allegro
23. Sonata No. 2 in A Major, WKO 142: II. Siciliano
24. Sonata No. 2 in A Major, WKO 142: III. Minuetto
25. Vivace in D Major, WKO 190
26. Piece in D Major, WKO 193 - Minuet for Viola da Gamba
27. Sonata No. 3 in D Major, WKO 143: I. Allegro
28. Sonata No. 3 in D Major, WKO 143: II. Adagio
29. Sonata No. 3 in D Major, WKO 143: III. Minuetto
30. Sonata No. 4 in G Major, WKO 144: I. Allegro
31. Sonata No. 4 in G Major, WKO 144: II. Adagio
32. Sonata No. 4 in G Major, WKO 144: III. Minuetto
33. Piece in D Minor, WKO 206 - (Minuet) for Viola da Gamba
34. Sonata No. 5 in A Major, WKO 145: I. Allegro
35. Sonata No. 5 in A Major, WKO 145: II. Andante
36. Sonata No. 5 in A Major, WKO 145: III. Minuetto
37. Sonata No. 6 in E Minor, WKO 146: I. Moderato
38. Sonata No. 6 in E Minor, WKO 146: II. Adagio
39. Sonata No. 6 in E Minor, WKO 146: III. Minuetto
40. Untitled Piece (Pembroke Manuscript) [in diesen heilig'n Hallen] for Viola da Gamba
41. Symphony in C Major, Op. 10 No. 4, Abelwv E22: I. Presto
42. Symphony in C Major, Op. 10 No. 4, Abelwv E22: II. Andante
43. Symphony in C Major, Op. 10 No. 4, Abelwv E22: III. Allegro
44. Aria Frena le belle lagrime from Sifari, AbelWV A8
45. Concerto Flauto Traverso Concertato in E Minor, Abelwv F14: I. Allegro
46. Concerto Flauto Traverso Concertato in E Minor, Abelwv F14: II. Adagio
47. Concerto Flauto Traverso Concertato in E Minor, Abelwv F14: III. Allegro
48. Concerto Viola De Gamba in A Major, Abelwv A9:1A: I. Allegro Moderato
49. Concerto Viola De Gamba in A Major, Abelwv A9:1A: II. Adagio
50. Concerto Viola De Gamba in A Major, Abelwv A9: A: III. Allegro
51. Concerto a Cembalo Obligato in D Major, Abelwv F7: I. Moderato
52. Concerto a Cembalo Obligato in D Major, Abelwv F7: II. Adagio
53. Concerto a Cembalo Obligato in D Major, Abelwv F7: III. Allegro Assai
54. Concerto a Viola da Gamba Concertata in G Major, Abelwv A9:2: I. Moderato
55. Concerto a Viola da Gamba Concertata in G Major, Abelwv A9:2: II. Adagio Ma Non Troppo
56. Concerto a Viola da Gamba Concertata in G Major, Abelwv A9:2: III. Allegro

Carl Friedrich Abel (1723–1787) was a German composer and virtuoso of the viola da gamba, remembered as one of the last great exponents of the instrument. Born in Köthen, he was the son of Christian Ferdinand Abel, a musician in the court orchestra once directed by J.S. Bach. Abel’s early exposure to music within this distinguished environment shaped his refined style and command of counterpoint, while his career later flourished in London, where he became a prominent figure in the city’s cultural life.
Abel is best known for his partnership with Johann Christian Bach in organizing the famous Bach-Abel Concerts (1765–1781), the first subscription concerts in London, which greatly influenced the city’s musical culture. These gatherings introduced audiences to both established and contemporary works, laying foundations for the public concert tradition. Abel’s music reflects the elegance and clarity of the galant style, bridging the late Baroque and early Classical periods. His compositions emphasize lyrical melody, balanced phrasing, and transparent textures, qualities that made them appealing to both connoisseurs and amateur performers.
This 3CD set offers reissues of successful Brilliant Classics recordings with works by Abel: works for flute and orchestra, a symphony, concertos for harpsichord, viola da gamba and orchestra, trio sonatas and sonatas for viola da gamba and B.C.
Performers include Nordic Affect (Georgia Brown), La Spagna Baroque Orchestra (Alejandro Marías) and viola da gamba player Marco Casonato and Massimo Marchese (Theorbo).
“Affectionate explorations of seldom performed pieces by mid-18th century composer” (BBC Music Magazine about Nordic Affect).