Willem de Fesch (1687-1761) was a Dutch composer and violone (a bass viol) virtuoso.  He worked in Asterdam, was Kapellmeister (chapel master) of Antwerp Cathedral, and played the violone in Handel’s orchestra in London.

His works include oratorios, duets, trios, solo and trio sonatas, concertos and part songs.

Frans Brüggen is a recorder virtuoso, conductor, and early music specialist.

Gustave Leonhardt is a harpsichordist, organist, conductor and early music specialist.

Here is a clip of Frans Bruggen and Gustav Leonhardt playing a sonata by Willem de Fesch.