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A recording of Lechner’s music is very welcome, but the performance practice is debatable [JV]

(Déjà Review) A bouquet of fine arias by a great yet underestimated composer [JV]

Although the programme lacks stylistic coherence, every piece is well worth hearing and is given what it needs [JV]

I would have liked to hear more, which is a compliment to the performers [JV]

Excellent performances of early specimens of the madrigal genre [JV]

A further step towards the revaluation of Andreas Hammerschmidt [JV]

An important step towards a more complete portrait of a composer who has left more than just a few canzonas [JV]

(Déjà Review) Lively performances of three compositions which show Charpentier’s theatrical instincts [JV]

The best possible case for the unjustly neglected D’Agincour [JV]

A fascinating disc which deserves a place in any collection of Renaissance music [JV]

A recording inspired by two precious historical instruments and a valuable manuscript [JV]

This deserves a place in a catalogue already full of recordings of Bach’s violin concertos [JV]

This disc is a perfect way to get to know Ingegneri [JV]

(Déjà Review) A very interesting combination of Bach’s Magnificat and a little-known setting by Mendelssohn [JV]

A monument to a great singer and a great composer [JV]

Sonatas of high quality, brilliantly played [JV]

An interesting journey through the German musical landscape of the late Baroque [JV]

A very enjoyable, entertaining and even instructive recording of music of superb quality [JV]

Lovers of madrigals should not miss this superb recording [jv]

An unusual, exciting performance of a Palestrina mass [JV]

Ode to Venice and its musical culture [JV]

A fascinating picture of the liturgical practice in a women’s convent [JV]

Fine music in compelling performances [JV]

(Déjà Review) An eloquent and passionate plea for Muffat’s splendid music [JV]