Monteverdi

L’Orfeo with a difference, especially in instrumental colour and dramatic projection [RWe]

A model of creative programming and performance [JV]

A highly professional crossover album, that should be attractive to lovers of rock music, but is not quite my cup of tea [GF]

An audio treasure trove of fine performances, in an orchestration contrary to modern period performance dictates [MP]

An ideal combination of mostly unfamiliar repertoire and stylistically convincing performances [JV]

(Déjà Review) A glorious, theatrical recording of Monteverdi’s final collection of madrigals [GPu]

A fine young male choir in known and little-known repertoire [GH]

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

A captivating 17th century programme [DF]

(Déjà Review) So many details teased out by Alessandrini make this new version very compelling indeed [TH]

(Déjà Review) I can’t think of any better disc at budget price with which to get to know these marvellous works [TH]

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

(Déjà Review) Essential listening for all Monteverdi enthusiasts [JF]

A hugely successful outing recorded in a very resonant acoustic [DMD]

(Déjà Review) Truly mind-blowing – I can’t imagine it being replaced any time soon [DC]

An excellent production of a much-recorded opera that vies with the best [GF]

The concept of this programme lacks consistency and the performances are uneven [JV]

A compelling survey of sacred concertos from the 17th century [JV]

Groundbreaking from the perspective of performance practice [JV]

An exceptionally well-conceived, exciting yet controlled rendering [MS]