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Johan van Veen
Webber: Mandolin Sonatas (Da Vinci Classics)
Sparkling performances of a fine set of mandolin sonatas [JV]
Steffani: Psalmodia Vespertina, Stabat Mater (Arcantus)
Steffani’s expressive powers displayed in full glory [JV]
Maestros in the Mirror: Bach & Walther (Da Vinci Classics)
Interesting comparison between two colleagues and distant cousins [JV]
Stanley: Complete Flute Sonatas (Brilliant Classics)
Fine performances of neglected flute sonatas [JV]
A monk’s life (Hyperion)
An indispensable addition to any collection of Renaissance music [JV]
Opus V: Keyboard works by Mozart and J C Bach (Ars Produktion)
One of the best recordings of Mozart’s concertos [JV]
Zelenka: Missa Gratias agimus tibi, Vesper music (Carus)
Another testimony to Zelenka’s brilliance [JV]
Sweelinck: The Orpheus of Amsterdam (Pan Classics)
These excellent performances offer a different perspective on Sweelinck’s vocal and keyboard works [JV]
Pachelbel: Magnificat II (cpo)
An impressive display of Pachelbel’s art [JV]
The Art of Harpsichord Duets (Da Vinci Classics)
Energetic performances of pieces for two keyboards [JV]
Affetti Napoletani. 18th Century Neapolitan Music (Da Vinci Classics)
A splendid survey of trio sonatas by Neapolitan composers [JV]
J S Bach: Cantatas & Motets (MDG)
One of the best Bach recordings I have heard lately [JV]
O Dolcezze Amarissime: Madrigali, Ricercari and Canzoni Strumentali (Fineline)
These performances offer a different perspective on the genre of the madrigal [JV]
Corelli ajusté à la flûte traversière (Da Vinci Classics)
Every lover of Baroque music will be delighted to listen to Corelli à la française [JV]
J. S. Bach: Magnificat & Handel: Te Deum (Harmonia Mundi)
An odd combination of works, but both are performed well [JV]
Weihnacht in Österreich (Gramola)
(Déjà Review) A model of creative programming and stylish performance [JV]
Kuhnau: Uns ist ein Kind geboren (Christophorus)
Nice company for the upcoming Christmas season [JV]
Istanpitta – Festive music for the Visconti court (Naïve)
(Déjà Review) Some of the most complex forms of medieval music – fascinating repertoire, inspired performance [JV]
Bonizzi: Complete works for viola bastarda (Dynamic)
Paolo Biordi does full justice to the vocal origin of these pieces [JV]
Benevoli: Missa Benevola (Coro)
An impressive display of the skills of Benevoli and his colleague Carissimi [JV]
Musica Instrumentalis Imperialis – Festive Sonatas from Imperial Vienna (cpo)
Impressive playing of natural trumpets [JV]
Sartorius & Stadlmayr: Sacred Works (Musikmuseum)
Music from Innsbruck around 1600 performed by an excellent group of singers and players [JV]
Vivaldi: Violin Sonata (Snakewood)
The discovery of this piece is as exciting as the piece itself and the way it is performed [JV]
Viadana: Sacri Concentus (Passacaille)
An exciting disc that leaves one wanting more [JV]
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