Karl Friedrich Abel (December 22, 1723 – June 20, 1787) was a German composer of the Classical era. He was a fine player on the viola da gamba, and composed important music in its day for that instrument. December 22 is the 356th day of the year (357th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events February 16 - Louis XV of France attains his majority Births February 24 - John Burgoyne, British general (d. ... June 20 is the 171st day of the year (172nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 194 days remaining. ... 1787 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The Classical period in Western music occurred from about 1730 through 1820, despite considerable overlap at both ends with preceding and following periods, as is true for all musical eras. ... Various Viola da gamba The viol or viola da gamba family of musical instruments is related to the vihuela, rebec, etc. ...

Abel was born in Köthen. He studied under Johann Sebastian Bach at the Leipzig Thomasschule; played for ten years (1748-1758) under A. Hasse in the band formed at Dresden by the elector of Saxony; and then, going to England, became (in 1759) chamber-musician to Queen Charlotte. He gave a concert of his own compositions in London, performing on various instruments, one of which, the pentachord, was newly invented. Köthen (   Pronunciation?) is a small town in central Germany, about 30 km north of Halle. ... Bach redirects here. ... Events April 24 - A congress assembles at Aix-la-Chapelle with the intent to conclude the struggle known as the War of Austrian Succession - at October 18 - The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle is signed to end the war Adam Smith begins to deliver public lectures in Edinburgh Building of... 1758 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... From left to right: Brühls Terrace; the Hofkirche and the castle; the Semper Opera House. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the United Kingdom (light green), with the Republic of Ireland (blue) to its west Languages None official English de facto Capital None official London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked... 1759 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Duchess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Sophia Charlotte) (19 May 1744 - 17 November 1818) as Queen Charlotte was the queen consort of King George III. Coronation portrait of Queen Charlotte by Allan Ramsay, National Portrait Gallery // Birth, youth, and marriage Charlotte was the youngest daughter of Charles Louis Frederick, Prince of...

In 1762 Johann Christian Bach, the eleventh son of Johann Sebastian Bach, came to London, and the friendship between him and Abel led, in 1764 or 1765, to the establishment of the famous concerts subsequently known as the Bach and Abel concerts. For ten years these were organized by Mrs Teresa Cornelys, the retired Venetian opera singer whose "routs" and masquerades at Carlisle house, Soho Square, were then the height of fashion. 1762 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Johann Christian Bach, painted in London by Thomas Gainsborough, 1776 ( Museo Civico, Bologna) Johann Christian Bach (September 5, 1735 – January 1, 1782) was a composer of the Classical era. ... 1764 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1765 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

In 1775 the concerts became independent of her, and were continued by Abel unsuccessfully for a year after Bach's death in 1782. At them the works of Haydn were first produced in England. After the failure of his concert undertakings Abel still remained in great request as a player on various instruments new and old, but he took to drink and thereby hastened his death, which occurred in London. 1775 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1782 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... It has been suggested that Papa Haydn be merged into this article or section. ... This article is about the British city. ...

He was a man of striking presence, of whom several fine portraits, including two by Thomas Gainsborough, exist. Self-portrait, painted 1759 Blue boy, painted 1770 This article is about the artist Thomas Gainsborough. ...

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