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Colonna’s Two-Choir Psalms: A Feast for the Ears
Colonna expertly mixes textures, ranging from solo voice to full unison. And the space is treated as an instrument.
Johann Friedrich Fasch: Orchestral Gems from Tempesta di Mare
This is an outstanding recording and a remarkable series. I highly recommend all four volumes to anyone interested in Baroque music or in tracing the roots of the Classical era. It’s all here.
Carlo Vistoli Delivers Strong Performances of Vivaldi
Carlo Vistoli has a remarkably strong voice. His phrasing is smooth, and his vocal ornamentations sound natural and unforced. His performances were real pleasures to listen to.
Handel’s Jephtha a Modern Triumph
Dame Jane Glover conducts from the harpsichord, as Handel would have. Under her direction, we get a performance that's both authentic and engaging. The choruses are clean and precise, letting us marvel at Handel's counterpoint. The soloists are first-rate.
Andre Campra: Messe de Requiem
This release features the music masters of Notre Dame who set those new standards.
William Christie Revisits Gaspard Le Roux
This is an album worth revisiting many times. Christie and Taylor are superb players, and they have a real chemistry.
Colin de Blamont Occasional Works Consistently Entertain
Although these were occasional works, they did have staying power. "Le Retour de Dieux sur la Terre" premiered in 1725. It was performed either in its entirety or in excerpts for the Queen through 1748.
And they still entertain today. Especially with these performances.
Jakob Lindberg Thoroughly Masters Theorbo Solos
Lindberg's playing is a perfect blend of technical ability and tasteful musicianship. He skillfully weaves together Visée's polyphony, keeping all the lines balanced.
New Bach Series from Les Arts Florissants
Agnew and Les Arts Florissants perform this work with modest forces. The musicians available to Bach in Mühlhausen were limited. It was a factor in the music he wrote. These performances provide context by matching the forces Bach had available.
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