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Johan van Veen
Mandora: The Lute of the Monasteries (Pan Classics)
An interesting survey of music for a little-known instrument [JV]
Telemann: Gulliver’s Travels (Christophorus)
Telemann as a master of counterpoint [JV]
Aumann: Missa Solemnis (Accent)
Gunar Letzbor is an enthusiastic advocate of Aumann’s music [JV]
Demantius: Johannes-Passion (cpo)
A superb performance of a 17th century German Passion [JV]
Another kind of Rossi (Stradivarius)
The arpa doppia in full glory – an exciting disc [JV]
Dreames & Imaginations (TYXart)
Lovely singing and playing, with a special role for the lyra viol [JV]
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]
The Experts – The Bach & Silbermann Dynasties (Harmonia Mundi)
The performances are good, but the concept of this disc is not really convincing [JV]
Couperin: Sonates, Pieces de viole (Deutsche Harmonia Mundi)
(Déjà Review) An outstanding recording of some of Couperin’s finest compositions [JV]
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]
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]
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]