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Johan van Veen
Charpentier: Actéon (cpo)
(Déjà Review) Lively performances of three compositions which show Charpentier’s theatrical instincts [JV]
D’Agincour: Pièces de Clavecin (Brilliant Classics)
The best possible case for the unjustly neglected D’Agincour [JV]
Chromatic Renaissance (Winter & Winter)
A fascinating disc which deserves a place in any collection of Renaissance music [JV]
Zachary Wilder (tenor): The Last Rose (Harmonia mundi)
A recording inspired by two precious historical instruments and a valuable manuscript [JV]
Bach, Telemann & Albinoni: Concerti (Alpha Classics)
This deserves a place in a catalogue already full of recordings of Bach’s violin concertos [JV]
Ingegneri: Vol 5, Motets for the Liturgical Year (Toccata Classics)
This disc is a perfect way to get to know Ingegneri [JV]
Mendelssohn & Bach: Magnificats (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) A very interesting combination of Bach’s Magnificat and a little-known setting by Mendelssohn [JV]
Stradella: Un angelo del Paradiso – The Orrigoni Songbook (Arcana)
A monument to a great singer and a great composer [JV]
Dreyer: 6 Sonatas for oboe and continuo (Brilliant Classics)
Sonatas of high quality, brilliantly played [JV]
Beyond Bach – Forgotten treasures of the German Baroque (Ars Produktion)
An interesting journey through the German musical landscape of the late Baroque [JV]
Freiburger Barockorchester: Grand Tour (Aparté)
A very enjoyable, entertaining and even instructive recording of music of superb quality [JV]
Stravagante pensiero: Gesualdo & Napoli (Naïve)
Lovers of madrigals should not miss this superb recording [jv]
Palestrina: Missa Fratres ego enim accepi (Ars Produktion)
An unusual, exciting performance of a Palestrina mass [JV]
Observations of Venice – Cinquecento consort music (Coviello Classics)
Ode to Venice and its musical culture [JV]
Renaissance music for women’s convent (Lucky Music)
A fascinating picture of the liturgical practice in a women’s convent [JV]
Tessarini: Flute Sonatas (Tactus)
Fine music in compelling performances [JV]
Muffat: Concertos (Channel Classics)
(Déjà Review) An eloquent and passionate plea for Muffat’s splendid music [JV]
Gaultier de Marseille: Symphonies divisées par suites de tons (Ambronay)
A disc any lover of baroque music will enjoy [JV]
Valls: Mapa Armónico Práctico 1742 (MDG)
Impressive display of Valls’ daring use of harmony [JV]
Schuyt: Madrigali nuptiali, Padovane e Gagliarde (cpo)
A strong case for a neglected composer [JV]
Music for solo salterio (Note One)
A brilliant demonstration of a salterio of 1725 [JV]
Puzzi: Messa a quattro voci (Ramée)
Puzzi’s mass is one of the discoveries of this year [JV]
Veracini: Sonate Accademiche – An Anthology (Challenge Classics)
A perfect introduction to the music of Veracini [JV]
Galuppi: Wonder in Venice (Arcana)
A good introduction to Galuppi’s keyboard oeuvre [JV]
