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Johan van Veen

From Mannheim to Berlin (Challenge Classics)

Cello playing of the highest calibre [JV]

Pedersøn: Motets & Hymns (cpo)

This disc sheds light on liturgical practice in Denmark in the early 17th century [JV]

Byrd: On Byrd’s Wings (Audite)

An interesting and musically captivating contribution to the Byrd commemoration [JV]

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Cesti: Cantatas (Ars Produktion)

Compelling performances of cantatas by a great composer of the 17th century [JV]

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Werner: Masses & Motets (Audite)

Top-class performances of music by a ‘forgotten’ master [JV]

Bach family: Family Affairs [motets] (cpo)

An impressive survey of the art of the Bach family [JV]

Schein: Israels Brünnlein (cpo)

If you look for a recording of this collection, this production is a serious option to be considered [JV]

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Frescobaldi and the South (Arcana)

A compelling recital which places Frescobaldi in his historical context [JV]

Campra: Messe de Requiem, Rameau: In convertendo, Mondonville: In exitu Israel (Erato)

All three works have been recorded before, but this disc is a good competition [JV]

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Brescianello: Opus 1 Libro Secondo (Signum Classics)

Brescianello’s chamber music I have heard confirms his qualities. I am looking forward to the next volumes [JV]

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Spanish Secular Cantatas (Brilliant Classics)

The three composers on this disc take advantage of excellent performances by Cristina Bayón Álvarez [JV]

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Murschhauser: Prototypon Longo-Breve Organicum (Brilliant Classics)

Fine performances of liturgical organ music by a little-known master from South Germany [JV]

Fux: La corona d’Arianna (Arcana)

Cuts aside, a very fine performance of one of Fux’s works for the stage [JV]

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Praetorius & Schütz: Sacred Works (cpo)

Another recording of great importance and of great beauty from these performers [JV]

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Becker: Sacred Concertos & Sonatas (cpo)

Excellent performances of the complete sacred works of Dietrich Becker [JV]

Bigaglia: Cantate per soprano e continuo (Tactus)

Lovers of baroque vocal music, keen to expand their horizons, should investigate [JV]

The Spohr Collection Vol 2 (Channel Classics)

Unique opportunity to hear baroque flute concertos on historical transverse flutes [JV]

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Ein deutsches Barockrequiem (Ricercar)

Vox Luminis strikes again – a special recommendation is inevitable [JV]

Leipzig 1723 – Musical illustration (Accentus Music)

Musical illustration of a famous story [JV]

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Duello d’archi a Venezia (Alpha Classics)

Every lover of the baroque violin will be delighted to listen to these performances {JV]

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Kuhnau: Sacred Works Vol. 8 (cpo)

With this disc one of the most interesting projects of recent years comes to a glorious conclusion [JV]

Porpora: L’aureo serto (Challenge Classics)

Well chosen pieces in fine performances are a perfect case for Porpora [JV]

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Worship in a Time of Plague (Musica Omnia)

Interesting programme, good performances but not without some issues [JV]

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CPE and JC Bach: Viola da Gamba Sonatas (Arcana)

A captivating disc, which fully lives up to what its title promises [JV]