Harmonia Mundi
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Presenting repertoire new to the ensemble by Roussel and Lalo interspersed with established favourites by Debussy and Dukas, the performances reflect the numerous strengths of Les Siècles, with... —
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The performance of the Ravel Quartet is first rate, the Quatuor Debussy combining freshness with the nuance, refinement and freedom that comes from more than three decades' experience as an... —
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Handel: Messiah
Mark Padmore, Nathan Berg, Andreas Scholl, Tommy Williams, Sandrine Piau, Barbara Schlick, Les Arts Florissants, William Christie
Christie negotiates both wide-eyed wonderment of the Nativity and the pathos of Part II with aplomb in a performance underpinned by luxury casting and instrumental finesse. —
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On the plus side, every word Mauillon sings is audible and he has an enchanting mezza voce, which he sensibly doesn’t use too often. But although described here as a baritone, he lacks the richness... —
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Bill & Friends
William Christie (harpsichord), Justin Taylor (harpsichord), Gwendoline Blondeel (soprano), Juliette Mey (mezzo), Myriam Rignol (viol), Théotime Langlois de Swarte (violin), Emmanuel Resche-Caserta (violin)
There can be few ensembles who could throw off a mixed French baroque programme like this with such flair, understanding and beauty, yet it makes for an odd release all the same. —
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Thanks to some canny work by the sound engineers, the potentially lopsided combination of trumpet and string quintet works surprigingly well. Leleu himself brings a charming lilt to these familiar... —
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This is very pleasant listening…The RIAS Chamber Choice sings each well contrasted dance [from Gloriana] to perfection…Equally good is the choir’s account of A.M.D.G…These receive vibrant and... —
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Hodie Christus Natus Est
Boston Camerata (early music ensemble), Anne Azéma (soprano), Camila Parias, Shira Kammen, Christa Patton, Deborah Rentz-Moore
The earthy instrumental twang of ‘Edi be thu hevene quene’ exudes strong folk influences, and overall this recording taps joyfully into what Azéma calls the ‘less stressful tonality’ of a pre-commercial... —
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