Willoughby Bertie, Fourth Earl of Abingdon, was among the leading English musical amateurs in late 18th century London, a composer himself and a noted patron. He was particularly associated with Haydn's two visits to London in the 1790s, occasions reflected in some of the music included in the present recording, works by Haydn and by the Earl himself.
4th Earl of Abingdon: Utrum horum mavis, accipe
Utrum horum mavis, accipe
4th Earl of Abingdon: The Effects of gaming
The Effects of gaming
4th Earl of Abingdon: The State Test or The Subversion of Parties
The State Test or The Subversion of Parties
Franz Joseph Haydn: Sailor's Song, Hob.XXVIa:31
Sailor's Song, Hob.XXVIa:31
4th Earl of Abingdon: The Political Rationalist
The Political Rationalist
Franz Joseph Haydn: Divertimento No. 4, Hob.IV:9, "Forster Trio"
I. Adagio
II. Scherzo: Allegro
III. Finale: Presto
Franz Joseph Haydn: Trachten will ich nicht auf Erden, Hob.XXVIa:39
Trachten will ich nicht auf Erden, Hob.XXVIa:39
Franz Joseph Haydn: She never told her love, Hob.XXVIa:34
She never told her love, HXXVIa:34
4th Earl of Abingdon: 12 Country Dances and 3 Capricios with 3 Minuets
No. 4. Fops Alley
No. 8. Bella Donna
No. 1. April Showers
No. 5. Hop Tops
4th Earl of Abingdon: Contentment or The Happy Cage
Contentment or The Happy Cage
4th Earl of Abingdon: The Wanton Bee
The Wanton Bee
4th Earl of Abingdon: The Wakefull Nightingale
The Wakefull Nightingale
Franz Joseph Haydn: Flute Trio No. 2 in G major, Hob.IV:2
Trio No. 2 in G major, Hob.IV:2
4th Earl of Abingdon: The Force of Love
The Force of Love
4th Earl of Abingdon: Platonick Love
Platonick Love
Franz Joseph Haydn: Gegenliebe, Hob.XXVIa:16 (arr. for soprano and guitar)
Gegenliebe, Hob.XXVIa:16 (arr. for soprano and guitar)
4th Earl of Abingdon: The love-sick Maid
The love-sick Maid
4th Earl of Abingdon: 9 Country Dances and Minuets
Lady Charlotte Berties Capricio
Lady Charlotte Berties Delight
Lady Jane Aston's Minuet
Franz Joseph Haydn: Flute Trio No. 1 in C major, Hob.IV:1
I. Allegro moderato
II. Andante
III. Finale: Vivace
Franz Joseph Haydn: The Spirit's Song, Hob.XXVIa:41
The Spirit's Song, Hob.XXVIa:41
Franz Joseph Haydn: Tak' your auld cloak about ye, Hob.XXXIa:180 (When icicles hang by the wall)
Tak' your auld cloak about ye, Hob.XXXIa:180 (When icicles hang by the wall)
Utrum horum mavis, accipe