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An interesting and musically compelling survey of the musical world into which Bach was born [JV]

A good case for Colonna and one of the best performances of Handel’s Dixit Dominus [JV]

A compelling survey of the art of female singers in Rome in the first half of the 17th century [JV]

(Déjà Review) The mass is especially interesting for its highly original scoring and for the way it is performed here [JV]

Engaging and lively playing of arrangements that remain close to the original [JV]

Excellent playing, but the concept is debatable [JV]

This ensemble’s debut could not have been any better [JV]

A winning combination of historical interest and high quality of music and performance [JV]

Bellatti is a skilful guide through the Ligurian organ landscape [JV]

A fine debut recording by an excellent, young recorder player [JV]

Outstanding interpretations of pieces from a large and important collection [JV]

The sixth volume of an impressive project [JV]

This disc proves that Conti was a quite fascinating and original composer [JV]

A respectable and in many ways enjoyable recording of two fine works by Charpentier [JV]

An interesting survey of music for a little-known instrument [JV]

Telemann as a master of counterpoint [JV]

Gunar Letzbor is an enthusiastic advocate of Aumann’s music [JV]

A superb performance of a 17th century German Passion [JV]

The arpa doppia in full glory – an exciting disc [JV]

Lovely singing and playing, with a special role for the lyra viol [JV]

Highly expressive settings from the classical period [JV]

Not only Josquin in Poland, but Josquin sung in Polish style [JV]

The performances are good, but the concept of this disc is not really convincing [JV]

A delight from start to finish [JV]