Instrumental, Forqueray, A (composer)
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[His] supple sensitivity underpins a formidable yet remarkably unshowy expressive power...Feuillâtre’s acute musical intelligence allies with frequent ornamentation...It ’s an exquisite, joyfully... —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 31st March 2023
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BBC Music Magazine, June 2023, Instrumental Choice
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2023
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BBC Music Magazine Awards, 2024, Shortlisted - Newcomer
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Special offer. Barricades
RecommendedJean Rondeau (harpsichord), Thomas Dunford (lute), Lea Desandre (mezzo-soprano), Marc Mauillon (baritone), Myriam Rignol (viola da gamba)
Though still both around 30, Dunford and Rondeau are already steeped in this rich and subtle repertoire, and play it like they own it …Both also like to indulge in some slowish tempos, but Dunford’s... —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 5th June 2020
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2020
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Special offer. Marais & Forqueray: La Gamme (et autres morceaux de simphonie)
Trio Sonnerie: Monica Huggett (baroque violin), Emilia Benjamin (viola da gamba) & James Johnstone (harpsichord)
Huggett's playing is pliant and effortless, her distinctive sound very much the ensemble's hallmark. Gambist Emilia Benjamin makes light work of Marais's virtuoso passagework...while James Johnson... —
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If I had to characterise Chouchane Siranossian [in terms of the disc’s title], I would plump for angelic for the simple beauty of her playing, which belies the toughness of the music by being... —
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International Classical Music Awards, 2017, Winner - Baroque Instrumental
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Forqueray Le Diable - Complete Pieces de Viole
Vittorio Ghielmi (viola da gamba), Rodney Prada (viola da gamba), Luca Pianca (theorbo), Lorenzo Ghielmi (harpsichord)
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Special offer. Forqueray: Pieces de Viole Volume 1
Musicall Humors: Julien Léonard (viola da gamba), Thomas Dunford (theorbo) & François Guerrier (harpsichord)
The three members of Musicall Humors bring to life this vital repertoire with panache and a pleasing awareness of ensemble. Julien Leonard has a secure technique and a lively dramatic sense.... —
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Late French Viol Music
Wieland Kuijken (viola da gamba), Sigiswald Kuijken (viola da gamba) & Robert Kohnen (harpsichord)
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