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Johan van Veen
Torelli: 12 Concerti da camera (Challenge Classics)
This ensemble could hardly have made a better debut than with this recording of little-known pieces [JV]
Jakub Józef Orliński (alto) – Beyond (Erato)
An ideal combination of mostly unfamiliar repertoire and stylistically convincing performances [JV]
Grancini: Novelli Fiori Ecclesiastici (Da Vinci Classics)
A valuable contribution to our knowledge of Italian music from the early 17th century [JV]
Bach: Orchestral Suites (Avie)
(Déjà Review) ‘Original’ versions of the Overtures – indispensable for Bach aficionados [JV]
Turner: Sacred Choral Music (Delphian)
(Déjà Review) An important addition to the catalogue – the quality of the music justifies the efforts of everyone involved [JV]
Bononcini: How are the mighty fallen – Choral Music (Signum Classics)
This release deserves an unequivocal welcome. The choral singing is outstanding and the Academy of Ancient Music delivers fine performances [JV]
Tartini: Lieto ti prendo e poi (Da Vinci Classics)
These performances bring us very close to the heart of Tartini’s musical thinking and feeling [JV]
Capriciosi affetti – Venetian Sonata of the Sixteen Hundreds (Stradivarius)
The programme is not very adventurous, but the performances are well worth hearing [JV]
Aldrovandini: Trio Sonatas (Da Vinci Classics)
This disc is the perfect way to get to know Aldrovandini [JV]
L’arte del virtuoso (MDG)
An interesting programme of unfamiliar pieces [JV]
Berlin Harpsichord Concertos (Audax)
Imaginative performances of four concertos, which have not been recorded before [JV]
A Musical Tour from Renaissance to Baroque (Da Vinci Classics)
A compelling demonstration of an uncommon performance practice [JV]
Charpentier: Airs sérieux et à boire (Château de Versailles Spectacles)
An outstanding and enjoyable production [JV]
Adèle Charvet (mezzo-soprano) Teatro Sant’Angelo (Alpha Classics)
A nice mixture of arias by Vivaldi and his less well-known colleagues [JV]
Enrico Gatti (violin) Praeconium solitudinis (NovAntiqua)
The performances are superb, but the concept may not appeal to everyone [JV]
Bach: Trio Sonatas (Brilliant Classics)
Good performances on a splendid historical instrument [JV]
Arne: Organ Concertos (MDG)
Organ aficionados will love these performances on a splendid instrument [JV]
M Haydn: Kaiser Constantin I. Feldzug & Sieg (Accent)
This oratorio should refute suggestions that Michael Haydn was a mediocre composer [JV]
Roseingrave: Eight Harpsichord Suites (Signum Classics)
This release deserves a place in any collection of keyboard recordings [JV]
Mascitti: Sonate a Tre, Opera Prima (Challenge Classics)
An excellent composer whose sonatas are done full justice here [JV]
Janitsch: Chamber Music (Prospero)
Energetic and engaging performances of five splendid quartets by Janitsch [JV]
Fasch: Concertos (Accent)
Performances that attest to the variety and quality of Fasch’s concertos [JV]
Buxtehude & others: Cantatas and organ works (Indesens)
A musically compelling disc, thanks to the quality of the music and the performances [JV]
Stölzel : Cantatas for Pentecost 1737 (cpo)
(Déjà Review) Cantatas by Bach’s contemporary, which turn out to be of superior quality [JV]
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