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Gary Higginson
Vaughan Williams: Carols from Herefordshire (Albion Records)
Vaughan-Williams’s two versions of carols collected in Herefordshire in the early twentieth century [GH]
Mia Yrmana Fremosa: Medieval woman’s songs of love and pain (Fineline)
An unusual collection of early medieval songs from the female perspective, performed by a versatile trio of women [GH]
Gesualdo: Madrigals (cpo)
(Déjà Review) Harry van der Kamp who directs and sings has done a wonderful job with these works [GH]
Sorabji: Vocal and Chamber Works (BIS)
First recordings of some of the unique output of an enigmatic and complex composer [GH]
Lortzing: Overtures, Concert Pieces, Ballet Music (cpo)
A well-filled introduction to the world of a skillful, once-popular composer [GH]
Vicéns: Mural (Stradivarius)
Visual artist, guitarist, jazz musician and teacher writes strikingly original music [GH]
CPE Bach: Matthäus-Passion (Capriccio)
(Déjà Review) Full credit to all involved who deserve rich applause for their dedication [GH]
David Matthews: Complete String Quartets Vol 6 (Toccata Classics)
The latest volume in a significant string quartet cycle by a master of the form [GH]
Britten: Blest Cecila – Choral Works Vol 1 (Coro)
(Déjà Review) Fecundity of original ideas [GH]
Love to my Liking (Bright Shiny Things)
Colourful performances of 13th century songs and dances performed with enthusiasm and delight [GH]
Bacevičius: Orchestral Works Vol 2 (Naxos)
Find out more about a little-known but significant figure in Lithuanian twentieth-century music [GH]
The Gesualdo Six – Queen of Hearts (Hyperion)
Magnificent Renaissance motets and songs performed with ease and control [GH]
Krebs: Complete Organ Works Vol 6 (Priory)
Kitchen is an ideal and expert advocate of this little known repertoire [GH]
Pickard: Symphonies 2 & 6 (BIS)
Outstanding performances and recording of significant works by an important composer [GH]
Galilei: Lute Suites (Acis)
Little-known early baroque lute music played with distinction and style [GH]
Highways and Byways, Rarities for Recorder (Divine Art)
Rare and attractive British music for recorder [GH]
Marwan Abado: Longa Vienna (Gramola)
Middle-Eastern songs and instrumental improvisations, vividly recorded and beautifully presented [GH]
de Visée: Theorbo Solos (BIS)
Music by Louis XIV’s favourite lutenist, played with distinction on a wonderfully resonant, warm instrument [GH]
Center: Instrumental and Chamber Music Vol. 3 (Toccata Classics)
More music by an almost reclusive, highly original composer, played with understanding and care [GH]
Martinů: String Quartets No. 4, 5, 7 (Naxos )
(Déjà Review) Czech dances never seem to be far away … rollicking and suspense-laden [GH]
Dodgson: Piano Music (Somm Recordings)
Well worth investigating [GH]
Sacred Treasures of Venice (Hyperion)
A fine young male choir in known and little-known repertoire [GH]
Vecchi: Six-Voice Motets (Dynamic)
Complete motets by a prolific but overlooked Italian renaissance master [GH]
Secrets of Armenia – recital (Grand Piano)
First recordings of music by little-known composers, in convincing performances [GH]
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