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John Sheppard

The 18th Century American Overture (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) A recording that generates a contented smile [JS]

Monteverdi Vespers SignumClassics

Monteverdi: Vespers of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Signum Classics)

(Déjà Review) In a word: magnificent [JS]

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Bach: The Art of Fugue (Divine Art)

(Déjà Review) At the right time and in the right mood you may find this irresistible [JS]

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JS Bach: Sonatas for viola da gamba (Lyrichord)

The sheer musicality and joy of the performances makes them my first choice [JS]

Chapí: Fantasía Morisca, Symphony in D minor (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) Two very worthwhile pieces which clearly ought to be better known [JS]

Haydn: The Complete Masses (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) The highlight of my anniversary year listening [JS]

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Mendelssohn: Organ Sonatas (Chandos)

(Déjà Review) One of the most important issues of this anniversary year [JS]

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Handel: Alexander’s Feast & Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day (Carus)

Very good reasons to add this set to your collection [JS]

Bach JS: Toccata and Fugue & Organ Works (MSR Classics)

(Déjà Review) A very satisfying collection [JS]

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Puccini: Turandot (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) The pleasure that Caballé’s beautiful tone and imaginative approach gives is enormous [JS]