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Johan van Veen

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Dreames & Imaginations (TYXart)

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

In Parasceve Dos Santos Passacaille

Santos: In Parasceve (Passacaille)

Highly expressive settings from the classical period [JV]

Josquin Desprez: Josquin in Poland (DUX)

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

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The Experts – The Bach & Silbermann Dynasties (Harmonia Mundi)

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

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Bach: Chamber music for oboe (Accent)

A delight from start to finish [JV]

Couperin: Sonates, Pieces de viole (Deutsche Harmonia Mundi)

(Déjà Review) An outstanding recording of some of Couperin’s finest compositions [JV]

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Scaramella (Hyperion)

A first recording of a mass by Obrecht, thanks to a reconstruction of the missing parts [JV]

Colonna: Caro ardore, sacro amore (Dynamic)

Despite some issues, this disc may help restore Colonna to his rightful place in music history [JV]

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Webber: Mandolin Sonatas (Da Vinci Classics)

Sparkling performances of a fine set of mandolin sonatas [JV]

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Steffani: Psalmodia Vespertina, Stabat Mater (Arcantus)

Steffani’s expressive powers displayed in full glory [JV]

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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]

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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]

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Pachelbel: Magnificat II (cpo)

An impressive display of Pachelbel’s art [JV]

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The Art of Harpsichord Duets (Da Vinci Classics)

Energetic performances of pieces for two keyboards [JV]

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Affetti Napoletani. 18th Century Neapolitan Music (Da Vinci Classics)

A splendid survey of trio sonatas by Neapolitan composers [JV]

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J S Bach: Cantatas & Motets (MDG)

One of the best Bach recordings I have heard lately [JV]

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O Dolcezze Amarissime: Madrigali, Ricercari and Canzoni Strumentali (Fineline)

These performances offer a different perspective on the genre of the madrigal [JV]

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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]