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A worthy testimony to the art of Frans Brüggen [JV]

A model of creative programming and performance [JV]

Magnificent sonatas, splendid performances [JV]

The first commercial recording of a serenata by Fasch; the performance could not be any better [JV]

There was more than Handel at Cannons [JV]

Splendid performances of entertaining duos by a neglected composer [JV]

Wonderful repertoire, and the performances could not be any better [JV]

Each of the sonatas performed here is a treasure; Intarsio Armonico are outstanding players of this repertoire [JV]

A fine survey of Italian Renaissance lute music [JV]

Something special: the subject, the music it illustrates, and the performance [JV]

A very good case for a composer who fortunately is on his way to being restored to his rightful place in music history [JV]

Impressive testimony to Vecchi’s brilliance as a composer of madrigals [JV]

The best of Handel in instrumental arrangements [JV]

Ideal performances of cantatas from early 18th-century Germany [JV]

(Déjà Review) A totally forgotten Passion from 18th century Germany – a splendid work, moving and enthralling [JV]

Unjustly neglected music in good performances [JV]

Indispensable for lovers of Bach’s organ music [JV]

Palestrina can sound a bit academic, but not here [JV]

Impressive and irresistible performances of double concertos by Vivaldi [JV]

An excellent performance of a mass by an unknown master from Portugal [JV]

This ensemble could hardly have made a better debut than with this recording of little-known pieces [JV]

An ideal combination of mostly unfamiliar repertoire and stylistically convincing performances [JV]

A valuable contribution to our knowledge of Italian music from the early 17th century [JV]

(Déjà Review) ‘Original’ versions of the Overtures – indispensable for Bach aficionados [JV]