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JS Bach: Markus Passion BWV247 (1744)
RecommendedMarta Matheu, Raffaele Pe, Dávid Szigetvári, Reinoud Van Mechelen, Konstantin Wolff
La Capella Reial de Catalunya, Le Concert des Nations, Cor Infantil Amics de la Unió, Jordi Savall
The choir of 25 (including children on the upper parts) and Le Concert des Nations produce a vivid performance in which emotional directness is paramount. David Szigetvári is a capable Evangelist…... —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 5th April 2019
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2019
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Biber: Missa Bruxellensis
RecommendedLa Capella Reial de Catalunya, Le Concert des Nations, Jordi Savall
The performance here, superlatively recorded in the echoing - but never blurring - acoustics of Salzburg Cathedral, re-creates the work's premiere and is truly inspired. This marvellous disc... —
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Penguin Guide, Rosette
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Venezia Millenaria (Venice 700-1797)
2 x SACD and book
Le Concert des Nations - Hespèrion XXI, La Capella Reial de Catalunya - Panagiotis, Neochoritis, Jordi Savall
Venezia Millenaria is as kaleidoscopic as the city itself, Venice’s trademark cosmopolitanism reflected in Savall’s augmenting of his home team(s) with Ensemble Panagiotis Neochoritis, and an... —
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Presto Editor's Choice, December 2017
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Gramophone Magazine, April 2018, Editor's Choice
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Record Review, 3rd March 2018, Recording of the Week
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Vivaldi: Juditha Triumphans
Marianne Beate Kielland (Judith), Rachel Redmond (Vagaus), Marina de Liso (Holopherne), Lucía Martín-Cartón (Abra), Kristin Mulders (Ozias)
La Capella Reial de Catalunya, Le Concert des Nations, Jordi Savall
Jordi Savall eats this kind of thing for breakfast and marshals his forces with military efficiency – except the performance is looser and more spontaneous than that sounds, and riveting from... —
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International Classical Music Awards, 2019, Nominee - Assorted Program
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Marais, M: Suite in a Foreign Style (Suitte d'un Goût Etranger)
Pierre Hantaï (harpsichord), Xavier Díaz-Latorre, Rolf Lislevand (theorbs, guitars), Philippe Pierlot (bass viol), Andrew Lawrence-King (harp 'di tre ordine'), Pedro Estevan (percussion), Jordi Savall (bass viol)
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BBC Music Magazine Awards, 2008, Chamber Finalist
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If an hour and a quarter of music based on 16 bars appears daunting, take courage from the immense stylistic variety over 200 years and the splendidly colourful range of instruments playing... —
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BBC Music Magazine, December 2005, Chamber Choice
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Musica Nova: the harmony of nations
Philippe Pierlot, Sergi Casademunt, Lorenz Duftschmid (violes de gambe), Xavier Puertas (violone), Xavier Díaz-Latorre, Enrike Solinis (théobe & guitare), Pedro Estevan (percussion)
HESPERION XXI, Jordi Savall
Jordi Savall’s imaginative programmes keep coming – this one is a lovely collection of music from across Europe. The performances are utterly fresh and full of energy. —
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Building a Library, February 2005, Also Recommended
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Couperin, F: Pieces de Viole
Jordi Savall (bass viol 7-string, anon, French, XVII century), Ton Koopman (harpsichord, Gilbert des Ruisseaux, end XVII century) & Ariane Maurette (bass viol Barak Norman, London 1697)
Although still at the beginning of his career as a viol player, Savall, serenely supported by Ton Koopman, plays with consummate mastery of Couperin's style. He caresses the notes, and shapes... —
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Gramophone Magazine, April 2013, Re-issue of the Month
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