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 | Blue Boy - Thomas Gainsborough @ The Huntington Jonathan Buttall: The Blue Boy, 1770Maker: Thomas GainsboroughBritish, 1727-1788Sitter: Jonathan Buttall, British1752 - 1805Long enshrined as an icon of British art, this painting of Jonathan Buttall, the teenage son of a London ironmonger, made its first public appearance as Portrait of a Young Gentleman in the Royal Academy exhibition of 1770. By 1798 admiring British artists had nicknamed it "The Blue Boy".Symphony no. 91 Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was one of the most prominent composers of the classical period, and is called by some the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet". |
 | Thomas Gainsborough - The Painter's Two Daughters c. 1758 The Changing Face of Childhood: British Children's portraits and their influence in Europe - Dulwich Picture Gallery exhibition introduced by director Ian Dejardin |
 | Anna Netrebko - Mozart - Gainsborough Anna Netrebko - Mozart, Idomeneo - Quando Avran Fine Omai*****************************Thomas Gainsborough (christened 14 May 1727 -- 2 August 1788) was one of the most famous portrait and landscape painters of 18th century Britain. |
 | Gainsborough Connections: Prof. Abel and Bach "Professor Abel", painted ca. 1777 by Thomas Gainsborough (oil on canvas), is an homage to his friend. Shown are some of the elements that first got my attention. The painting is in The Huntington Art Gallery collection,Karl Friedrich Abel (December 22, 1723 -- June 20, 1787) was a German composer of the Classical era, spanning the life-time of Jean B, Russeau. He was a fine player on the viola da gamba, and composed important music for that instrument. Abel was born in Cöthen, the son of Christian Ferdinand Abel, the principal viola da gamba and cello player in the court orchestra of Johann Sebastian Bach. It was on Bach's recommendation that in 1748 he was able to join Johann Adolph Hasse's court orchestra at Dresden where remained for 10 years. In 1759 he went to England, and became 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. He was a boy pupil of J.S. Bach, who in turn was a god-father to one of Abel's children. Professor Abel occupied a unique position in the history of music. With Johann Christian Bach, he co-managed, performed and composed for one of the most successful concert organizations in London during the late 18th century. From 1765 to 1782, the popular Bach-Abel series was his principal venue, yet the instrument on which his fame rested as a performer was by then universally considered to be old-fashioned and out-of-date. Few amateurs and even fewer professionals were attracted to the viola da gamba after the close of the Baroque period. However, the music which Abel played on these concerts was anything but out-of-date. The 'Prelude' on this recording, played on a viola da gamba by John Dornenburg, is an example; it was taken from a manuscript (New York Public Library, Drexel 5871) containing thirty pieces thought to represent the style of Abel's solo improvisations.Adendum by HARMONICO101Actually the main reason that the instrument fell into oblivion was becuase it's sound was not loud enough for concert halls. In the baroque and renaissance, most musical performances occured in the home, small theatres, churches, or the palaces of the nobility. Towards the end of the 18th century nad into the 19th century, performances moved from the chambers of the rich to the concert halls. The viola da gamba was not loud enought to be heard effectively and didn't fit well into an orchestra.Thank you Martins de Sa for the "palhinha" and Harmonico, for the clarification.------------------------------------------Thomas Gainsborough (Britanico, 1727-1788) pintou em ca. 1777 um óleo sobre tela que chamou "Professor Abel", uma homenagem ao seu amigo. EA belissima viola da gamba mostrada no video foi um dos primeiros elementos que me chamou a atenção no quadro, em exposicao na Galeira de Arte do Huntington, San Marino.Karl Friedrich Abel (n 1723 - m 1787) foi um compositor alemão da era clássica, abrangendo o período de vida do filosofo e compositor Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Abel, que tocava muito bem a viola da gamba, compos músicas para esse importante instrumento. Nascido em Cöthen, Alemanha, era filho de Christian Ferdinand Abel, que foi o tocador principal de viola da gamba e violãocelo da orquestra do grande Johann Sebastian Bach. Por recomendação de Bach, em 1748 ele se uniu a orquestra de Johann Adolph Hasse em Dresden onde permaneceu por 10 anos.Em 1759 Abel foi para a Inglaterra, onde se tornou músico de câmara da Rainha Charlotte. Abel deu concertos de suas próprias composições em Londres, realizandos em diferentes instrumentos, um dos quais o "pentachord" (cinco cordas), recentemente inventado. Ainda garoto, foi aluno de Johann.S. Bach, que por sua vez era padrinho de um de seus filhos.O professor Abel ocupou uma posição única na história da música. Com Johann Christian Bach, o decimo primeiro e filho mais jovem de Johann Sebastian Bach, ele co-gerenciou, realizou e compos uma das mais bem sucedidas organizações de concertos em Londres durante o final do século 18. De 1765 a 1782, a série popular Bach-Abel foi muito ouvida pelo publico local, mas o instrumento em que a sua fama repousa como tocador estava então a ser universalmente considerado antiquado, fora de epoca!. Poucos amadores e mesmo profissionais foram atraidos para a viola da gamba após o encerramento do período barroco. No entanto, a música que Abel executava nesses concertos, foi tudo menos algo que "ja' era"!.O "Preludio" que ouvimos, foi composto pelo professor Abel, aqui tocado por John Dornenburg numa viola da gamba. O professor Abel foi o ultimo a compor trabalhos para a viola de gamba!. Dedicada a todos que apreciam o violãocelo e a viola da gamba. |
 | The Georgian Gallery BSL signed video.In the 1700s -- the Age of Enlightenment -- the western world saw an explosion of fresh ideas and new philosophies. An emphasis on science and reason firmly closed the door on the middle ages and set the stage for a new era of revolution, social change and scientific progress. Using examples from our extensive collection of paintings from the period alongside interactive exhibits, the Georgian Gallery offers visitors the opportunity to explore this exciting time in history.Works on display include those by artists such as Thomas Gainsborough and Johann Zoffany, and reflect the emphasis on portraiture and the growing interest in landscape painting. In addition, the gallery contains a number of specially-commissioned pieces of furniture in the Georgian style. These provide a hands-on look at key themes of the day, from scientific discoveries to the scandals of the theatrical world, and offer a flavour of life in the 18th century. |
 | Thomas Gainsborough A great English Artist |
 | Portraiture by Thomas Gainsborough A collection of finest portraits painted by the famous British artist Thomas Gainsborough.Music: Johann Sebastian Bach - Prelude From Lute Suite No.4 In E Major Bwv (performed by John Williams)Self-portrait with wife Margaret 1746-47Mr. and Mrs. Andrews 1748-49Joshua Kirby with wife 1750Heneage Lloyd with his sister 1750Self-portrait with wife and daughter Mary 1751-52Admiral Edward Vernon 1753Self-portrait 1754Daughters 1756Painter's wife 1758Self-portrait 1759Daughters with a cat 1759Daughters Molly and Peggy 1760Mrs. Philip Thickness 1760Lady Alston 1760-65Edward Richard Gardiner 1760-68William Pointz 1762Mary Countess Howe 1763-64George and Louise Beam 1764Anna of Cumberland 1766Henrietta Vernon 1766-67Isabel of Molineux 1769Gainsborough Dupont 1770Painter's daughters 1770David Garrick 1770The Blue Boy 1770Viscountess Penelope Ligonier 1771Captain William Wade 1771Painter's daughter Margaret Gainsborough 1772Captain Thomas Matthew 1772Linley Sisters 1772Dr. Isaac Sequera 1775Mrs. Graham 1775Johann Cristian Bach 1776Painter's daughter Mary 1777Duchess of Beaufort (Lady in Blue) 1777-79Mrs. Thomas Graham 1777Grace Elliott 1778Grace Dalrymple Elliott 1778Francis Duncombe 1778Lady Louise Clarges 1778Painter's wife Margaret 1778Philip James de Loutherbourgh 1778Mary "Perdita" Robinson 1781-82Queen CharlotteQueen Charlotte 1781Giovanna Bacelli 1782Colonel Saint Ledger 1782The Pink Boy 1782Georgiana of Devonshire 1783Sarah Siddons 1783-85Mrs. Thomas HibbertAnne of Chesterfield 1784-85Three Princesses: Augusta, Charlotte and Elisabeth 1784Count Darley 1785Ms Catherine Tatton 1785Sophia Charlotte Sheffield 1785Mr. and Mrs. Hallett 1785Mrs. Richard B. Sheridan 1785-86Lady Mary Bate Dudley 1787Georgiana Cavendish Duchess of Devonshire 1787Self-portrait 1787 |
 | 18th Century Art by Philip Scott Johnson18th Century European Portraits0:09 - Thomas Gainsborough - "The Blue Boy"0:19 - Angelica Kaufmann - "Portrait of a Woman Dressed as Vestal Virgin"0:31 - Allan Ramsay - "Portrait of Jean-Jacques Rousseau"0:44 - William Hogarth - "David Garrick with His Wife Eva-Maria Veigel" 0:58 - Jacques-Louis David - "Portrait of Anne-Marie-Louise Thelusson, Comtesse de Sorcy"1:11 - Johann Baptist von Lampi the Elder - "Portrait of Prince Boris Golizyn"1:24 - Francis Boucher - "Young Woman with a Bouquet of Roses" 1:39 - Maurice Quentin de La Tour - "Self Portrait"1:52 - Francisco de Goya Y Lucientes - "Portrait of Marqueza Pontejos"2:05 - Heinrich-Friedrich Fueger - "Portrait of Franz Joseph Graf Saurau"2:20 - Jean-Marc Nattier - "Marie Adelaide of France as Flora"2:31 - John Singleton Copley - "Portrait of Mrs. Humphrey Devereux"2:43 - Anton Raphael Mengs - "Self Portrait"2:57 - Antoine Pesne - "Portrait of Maria Susanne Dinglinger"3:11 - Joshua Reynolds - "Colonel George K. H. Coussmaker, Grenadier Guards"3:24 - Louise-Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun - "Portrait of Marie Antoinette"Music: Final Movement from Mass No. 7 in B flat major composed by Joseph HaydnTo view in High Definition go to http://www.vimeo.com/1341663 |
 | Franz Xaver Winterhalter - Female Portraits A gathering of Franz Xaver Winterhalter's painted portraits of the European royal families' women.Music: Leo Delibes - Flower Duet from Lakme |
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