A pupil of Geminiani, Michael Festing was primarily a virtuoso of the
violin—after an auspicious debut in 1724, he continued on to become the Master
of the King's Musick in 1735.Together with Handel, Boyce, Edward Purcell (son of Henry), among others, he was a co-founder of the Society of Musicians.
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Michael Festing
Concerto No. 6 in D Major Play
Recorded on 10/20/2008, uploaded on 10/06/2010
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Concerto No. 6 in D Major, from Twelve Concertos in Seven Parts Michael Festing
Adagio, Largo, Allegro, Andante, Allegro assai, AllegroA pupil of Geminiani, Michael Festing was primarily a virtuoso of the violin—after an auspicious debut in 1724, he continued on to become the Master of the King's Musick in 1735. Together with Handel, Boyce, Edward Purcell (son of Henry), among others, he was a co-founder of the Society of Musicians.
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