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Superb performances – the best possible case for Philippus de Monte [JV]

A fascinating portrait of Striggio, but the performances are rather disappointing [JV]

The Accademia de’ Dissonanti are ideal advocates of Baur’s music [JV]

The performers deserve praise for bringing this unknown composer to our attention [JV]

Chance is a foremost representative of his generation in the falsetto range [JV]

These transcriptions are nice complements to Bach’s arrangements [JV]

Elegance and refinement were highly appreciated at the time, and that is exactly what we get here [JV]

A well-deserved recognition of a neglected composer [JV]

An impressive revival of the art of the Concerto delle donne [JV]

Very personal choice of viola da gamba pieces, performed with much sensitivity [JV]

Sacred music and performance of impressive quality [JV]

A model of good taste and creative programming [JV]

Le Consort deserves praise for bringing the music by the mysterious Mrs Philarmonica to our attention [JV]

A spellbinding confrontation of liturgical music from two traditions – a perfect ‘alternative’ for Christmastide [JV]

A nice demonstration of the practice of ‘playing in the organ’ [JV]

Both the ensemble and the playing of the individual members are excellent and hard to surpass [JV]

A disc to treasure, with probably the best ever performance of Bach’s famous Cantata BWV51 [JV]

Well-written, entertaining harp quartets by a little-known composer, in excellent performance [JV]

The perfect disc to musically celebrate Christmas [JV]

Tradition and innovation in a compelling recital of French harpsichord music [JV]

Fine performances of a little-known part of Abel’s oeuvre [JV]

The glorious conclusion of an interesting and important project [JV]

One of the main attractions of this disc is the magnificent De profundis [JV]

An impressive testimony of Lully’s skills as a composer of sacred music [JV]