Vivaldi: La Stravaganza - 12 Violin Concertos

Exceptionally vivid and energetic performances by maestro Federico Guglielmo and his L’Arte dell’Arco playing original instruments using historically informed performance practices.

Altbschisches Archiv / Junghanel, Cantus Colln

The musicians of Cantus Cölln and Concerto Palatino take to this music with sincerity, focused enthusiasm, and appreciation for both the stylistic nuances and occasions for expressive abandon.

Avanti l'Opera - An A-Z of Italian Baroque Overtures

D'Anglebert: Complete Harpsichord Music / Francesco Cera

The four Suites heard here constitute D’Anglebert’s Pièces de Clavecin, which represent one of the most significant musical achievements of the second half of the 17th century.

Esaias Reusner: Lute Music

Purcell: Dido & Aeneas / Parrott, Kirkby, Taverner Players

Arias For Caffarelli / Franco Fagioli

Fagioli is a truly dramatic exponent of this repertoire, and he evokes its milieu with panache and sensitivity.

Bach: The Art of Fugue / Andrew Rangell

In Andrew Rangell's recording, we hear in the work's slow and deliberate unfolding a vast and moving meditation – a farewell testament for the ages.

Telemann: Wind Concertos Vol. 6 / Schneider, Camerata Koln, La Stagione Frankfurt

The performances by all of the soloists are outstanding.  Both period-instrument orchestras are up to their usual high standards..

Bach: Sonates Bwv 1027-1029, Chorals & Trios / Les Basses Reunies

The gamba sonatas fall graciously on the ear. In the end, it is Cocset’s splendidly musical performances that carry the day.