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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]

(Déjà Review) An important addition to the catalogue – the quality of the music justifies the efforts of everyone involved [JV]

This release deserves an unequivocal welcome. The choral singing is outstanding and the Academy of Ancient Music delivers fine performances [JV]

These performances bring us very close to the heart of Tartini’s musical thinking and feeling [JV]

The programme is not very adventurous, but the performances are well worth hearing [JV]

This disc is the perfect way to get to know Aldrovandini [JV]

An interesting programme of unfamiliar pieces [JV]

Imaginative performances of four concertos, which have not been recorded before [JV]

A compelling demonstration of an uncommon performance practice [JV]

An outstanding and enjoyable production [JV]

A nice mixture of arias by Vivaldi and his less well-known colleagues [JV]

The performances are superb, but the concept may not appeal to everyone [JV]