London Circa 1760: J.C. Bach, C.F. Abel & Friends. [CD]

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 sound disc

Edition Number: HMM 905380-2
Publisher Number: 905380
Distributor Number: HMM905380
UPC: 3149020953792