The painter Thomas Gainsborough was a keen viol player, whose teacher was the German-born, London-based Carl Friedrich Abel. They struck up a firm friendship, and Abel is thought to have written a number of pieces for his enthusiastic pupil. Lucie Skeaping chats to viol-player Richard Boothby about Abel and Gainsborough’s relationship and the music that stemmed from it.
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It was so good to hear a programme well prepared and professionally delivered. And the music never seeped in before the talk finished except for one occasion which was clearly intended. I used to take this for granted but these days it’s a treat.
The talk was most interesting and the music wonderful.Comment
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