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This oratorio should refute suggestions that Michael Haydn was a mediocre composer [JV]

This release deserves a place in any collection of keyboard recordings [JV]

An excellent composer whose sonatas are done full justice here [JV]

Energetic and engaging performances of five splendid quartets by Janitsch [JV]

Performances that attest to the variety and quality of Fasch’s concertos [JV]

A musically compelling disc, thanks to the quality of the music and the performances [JV]

(Déjà Review) Cantatas by Bach’s contemporary, which turn out to be of superior quality [JV]

A compelling survey of French harpsichord composing and harpsichord making in the 18th century [JV]

Incisive performances of three cantatas, among them one of Bach’s most beloved [JV]

A perfect match of music, organ and performer [JV]

The music can’t fail to entertain, but the performances are not really satisfying [JV]

Rare repertoire of fine quality, excellent performances [JV]

One of the most satisfying recordings of Bach’s motets, in particular in regard to the relationship of text and music [JV]

Another outstanding recording by Phantasm, which presents English consort music in its full glory [JV]

A production every lover of the harpsichord should investigate [JV]

Very imaginative and enthralling interpretations [JV]

Enjoyable performances compromised by the use of an anachronistic fortepiano [JV]

Chandler fully explores the lyrical qualities of Tartini’s sonatas [JV]

The final disc in a series of four devoted to Lully’s choral motets [JV]

Thurn und Taxis’ star oboist Palestrini has found his peer in Xenia Löffler [JV]

A promising debut: a portrait of musical life at Louis XIV’s court [JV]

Despite some shortcomings, this is one of the better performances of the St John Passion [JV]

The ecstatic joy at Christ’s resurrection is musically embodied here in a perfect manner [JV]

Even if one does not need another Charpentier’s Te Deum, Desmarest’s setting deserves attention [JV]