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Carl Friedrich Abel was a celebrated German composer and viola da gamba player during the pre-Classical era. He held the position of music director at the Dresden court before relocating to London, where he served as a chamber musician to Queen Charlotte. Abel partnered with Johann Christian Bach to create a subscription concert series in London. His career was marked by his substantial impact on chamber music, with a legacy of 420 compositions that demonstrate his talent and influence in the music industry.