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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.
Palestrina Revealed Through World Premiere Recordings
These perfectly blended yet perfectly balanced performances reveal the artistry of Palestrina's polyphony.
Age of Extremes Sympathetic to Empfindsamer Stil
If you still believe that the music in the 1760s was transitional, give this a listen. Corti shows that Empfindsamer Stil had a distinctive sound and a valid aesthetic all its own.
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.
CPE Bach and Antonin Kraft Cello Concertos Worth Exploring
Beautifully recorded, and beautifully performed. CPE Bach and Antonin Kraft may not be well-known today. But in their time they were highly regarded by the masters. And you can easily hear why.
Isabelle Faust Plays Benjamin Britten (very well)
Isabella Faust is on top of this work. Her playing is almost perfect, and her performance sweeps the listener along.
Welcome Purcell Reissues from William Christie
Everything is sung with such clean, clear articulation. You might not even need the libretto. These recordings are as rewarding to listen to today as they were when first released.
Paul Lewis’ Solid Schubert Program
Lewis' technique has a wide range. He can play with fragile delicacy, delivering a simple melody with all its charm. And he can play cascading chords with power, intensifying the emotion of the passages.
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