Brilliant Classics

A compelling display of the brilliant music that was written in Italy in the first half of the 17th century [JV]

What should have been an important and innovative release ruined by basic failures of presentation [PCG]

Attractive rather than profound, primarily of interest to lovers of the classical guitar [GPu]

Superior original guitar music; very credible performances [ZT]

(Déjà Review) A chance to admire Mompou the composer-pianist in his maturity and playing that gets to the heart of the matter [JW]

This programme of Czech music for strings gives much pleasure [LW]

(Déjà Review) These original recordings melt the heart [JLa]

Refreshing Frenchness in a blast from the past [DC]

Groundbreaking from the perspective of performance practice [JV]

Vivaldi’s instrumental music is more theatrical than these performances suggest [JV]

With added flute part, this arrangement is a welcome curiosity for those already familiar with the work [SW]

Two little known composers whose work illustrates the polarities of harpsichord music in 18th century Italy [GPu]

Scandali could not have made a better choice than the oldest of the two organs in San Petronio [JV]

A perfect disc to become acquainted with the viola d’amore and Ariosti’s sonatas [JV]

Dreyer’s works are well worth the efforts to save them from the effects of a flood [JV]

The Quartet comes off better than the Quintet [SV]

Another fine contribution to the Brilliant Classics keyboard music catalogue [JV]

A collected look at the charming art of salon master Alfredo d’Ambrosio [JW]

A mixed bag, but with two masterpieces [SB]