Work Title
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6 Sonatas for Harpsichord
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Alternative. Title
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Six Sonates pour le Clavecin avec l’accompagnement d’un Violon ou Flûte Traversière et d’un Violoncelle
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Composer
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Abel, Carl Friedrich
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Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No.
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WK 117-122 ; Op.5 ; RISM A/I: A 117
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I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No.
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None [force assignment]
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Key
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see below
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Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's
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6 sonatas of 2 movements each:
- Trio Sonata in B-flat major, WK 117
- Trio Sonata in G major, WK 118
- Trio Sonata in E major, WK 119
- Trio Sonata in C major, WK 120
- Trio Sonata in A major, WK 121
- Trio Sonata in F major, WK 122
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First Publication.
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1764 - London: Composer
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Dedication
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À sa Majesté Charlotte, Reine de Grande Bretagne (Queen Charlotte)
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Composer Time PeriodComp. Period
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Classical
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Piece Style
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Classical
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Instrumentation
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violin (or flute), cello, harpsichord
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Extra Information
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Though Abel's later chamber music, e.g. the op.18 sonatas, would be designated for harpsichord or pianoforte, Grove Music lists these as specifically for harpsichord.
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