Have you ever heard of Charles Avison?

[Lionel Mandrake]

Neither had I until I heard this on the radio:

Wikipedia says:

"Charles Avison (1709 – 1770) was an English composer during the Baroque and Classical periods. He was a church organist at St John The Baptist Church[1] in Newcastle and at St. Nicholas's Church (later Cathedral). He is most known for his 12 Concerti Grossi after Scarlatti ..."

[onehandle]

1. Yes. Here's his Concerto No. 6 in D Major performed by Cafe Zimmermann:

The entire album is on Spotify if you have it. So are almost all of Cafe Zimmermann's catalog. If you like Bach, you'll love them.

[Lionel Mandrake]

2. Very nice.

I love JS Bach and Domenico Scarlatti, and I hear echoes of their music here.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. I had not heard of him, my dear Lionel Mandrake!

That was just lovely...so stately and tranquil. It was just what I needed after a rather hectic day!

[Lionel Mandrake]

5. My dear CP,

I'm glad the tranquil music gave you some respite.

[seveneyes]

4. It sounds much like Liquid Eternity

Perhaps these artists are all from nearby Norwegia?

Would you prefer to live a mortal life instead?