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Bach & Abel

by Shaun Ng, Diana Weston

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Sonata in F Major: I. Allegro 07:43
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Sonata in F Major: II. Rondeaux 04:22
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Sonata in G Major: I. Adagio 02:44
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Sonata in G Major: II. Allegro 05:40
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Sonata in G Major: III. Vivace 05:04
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Sonata in G Major: I. Allegro 05:28
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Sonata in G Major: II. Allegretto 03:57
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Sonata in A Major: I. Adagio 03:29
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Sonata in A Major: II. Allegro assai 05:28
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Sonata in A Major: III. Vivace 04:36
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Sonata in F Major: I. Allegretto 06:14
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Sonata in F Major: II. Pastorale 03:52
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Sonata in B Flat Major: I. Adagio 03:29
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Sonata in B Flat Major: II. Allegro 05:29
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Sonata in B Flat Major: III. Allegro 04:51
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Sonata in B Flat Major: I. Allegro 05:48
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Sonata in B Flat Major: II. Allegro assai 02:33
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Music for square piano, viola da gamba and harpsichord by John Christian Bach and Carl Friedrich Abel and featuring an original piano forte by Broadwood

Shaun Ng and Diana Weston explore the music of John Christian Bach and Carl Friedrich Abel composed during a period of transition – the latter part of the eighteenth century. Abel was recognised as a virtuoso of the viola da gamba, and wrote sympathetically for it, even as the instrument showed signs of becoming obsolete. The young Bach saw the possibilities of the new technology – the so-called Piano Forte – and took to it with zest. This recording re-introduces that sound to the present. At the same time, it is contrasted pointedly with that of the harpsichord, the two linked by the viola da gamba.

During the course of the partnership forged between John Christian Bach and Carl Friedrich Abel over the eighteen-year period of their London Concert Series (1764-1782) considerable changes in styles of music came about, not least because of the development of the piano forte. Seemingly, Christian fully appreciated the new keyboard, his own style being intrinsically suited to its tonal qualities. He was the first to publicly showcase the new (Zumpe) piano forte in 1768. His collection of four sonatas for harpsichord and piano forte with viola da gamba contains two for harpsichord and two for piano forte. In these he demonstrates the compositional styles suited to the different instruments. Of note is his adoption of a distinctive expressive cantabile style in those for the piano forte.

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released May 14, 2023

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Shaun Ng Sydney, Australia

Shaun Ng has established himself as one of the most versatile early musicians in Australia, performing on the instruments of the violin, viola da gamba and lute families. As an active freelance performer, he has performed with many ensembles throughout Australia. In addition, he operates a busy private studio, teaches at various schools in Sydney and runs his own record label, A415 Music. ... more

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