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Reviewer: David
W. Moore
This curious program is called Composed to the Soul. It is a fine
representation of early classical material played in early music style by
fine musicians. What more can be said? Well, to begin with, Carl Friedrich
Abel (1723-87) wrote six quartets for two violins, a tenor, and cello
obligato, Op. 8, in 1768. A copyist of that time transposed the first violin
part down an octave and wrote it out for viola da gamba, as it is played
here. These are attractive three-movement pieces played with love and
warmth. Abel also wrote six concertos for harpsichord, two violins, and
basso continuo, Op. 11, in the same year. These are all in two movements;
the one included here has a pair of Allegros. This also gives the effect of
chamber music and is beautifully played with harpsichordist Michael Fuerst.
The two arias included fit well in the game. Like all of the other pieces,
they last about ten minutes apiece — This program is very pleasant to these ears, particularly the arias, which are done with a lively and lovely personality. Texts are included in Italian, German, and English, as are informative liner notes by Eckert. CPO records this variety of balances with their customary care for natural and warm sound. I found this a fine program for enjoying relatively littleknown music. I only wish they had given us more of it. | |
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