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Johan van Veen
The Spohr Collection Vol 2 (Channel Classics)
Unique opportunity to hear baroque flute concertos on historical transverse flutes [JV]
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]
Duello d’archi a Venezia (Alpha Classics)
Every lover of the baroque violin will be delighted to listen to these performances {JV]
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]
Worship in a Time of Plague (Musica Omnia)
Interesting programme, good performances but not without some issues [JV]
CPE and JC Bach: Viola da Gamba Sonatas (Arcana)
A captivating disc, which fully lives up to what its title promises [JV]
L’altra Venezia (Snakewood)
Largely unknown repertoire of high quality in outstanding performances [JV]
Bodinus: Divertissements (cpo)
(Déjà Review) Simply excellent music – why has it never been recorded before? [JV]
London circa 1740 – Handel’s Musicians (Harmonia Mundi)
A compelling and entertaining survey of what was written and performed in London around 1740 [JV]
Leopolitanus: Musica liturgica (CD Accord)
An interesting and musically compelling document which sheds light on Poland’s musical past [JV]
17th Century Music for Canto & Basso (Brilliant Classics)
A compelling display of the brilliant music that was written in Italy in the first half of the 17th century [JV]
The World’s First Piano Concertos (Avie)
(Déjà Review) Excellent performances of early piano concertos played on a little-known instrument [JV]
Weelkes: What joy so true (Regent)
A splendid contribution to the Weelkes commemoration [JV]
Roman: Vocal and Chamber Music (Resonus Classics)
Splendid performances of vocal and chamber music by the main composer of the Swedish Baroque [JV]
Leclair: Elite de bons mots (Flora)
Extroverted performances in an intimate setting [JV]
Bach Family: Motets (Christophorus)
Unusual performances due to relatively slow tempi, but full of expression [JV]
Gesualdo: Madrigals (PHI)
Expressive interpretations, but the ensemble is not entirely satisfying [JV]
Mandolin works from the Gimo Collection (Tactus)
I have thoroughly enjoyed this recording, especially the sonatas by Gervasio [JV]
Jacquet de La Guerre: Violin sonatas (Centaur)
Good performances but not top of the bill [JV]
Le parfaict danser – Dance Music, 1300-1500 (Ricercar)
A splendid and highly entertaining disc [JV]
Locatelli: Introduttioni teatrali (Audite)
Fine performances of lesser-known music by Locatelli [JV]
Philips & Dering: Motets (Linn)
Welcome contribution to the acquaintance of the sacred oeuvre of Philips and Dering [JV]