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The Polish countertenor gives a lithe and affecting performance on this debut album, a collection of largely unrecorded sacred baroque arias. Il Pomo d’Oro flutter and fizz. — BBC Music Magazine, January 2019, 5 out of 5 stars More…

This terrific sequel to A Night in London is every bit as varied and vivid as its predecessor, presenting a compelling portrait of Baroque Naples in all its eclectic glory: stomping tarantellas... — Katherine Cooper, Presto Music, October 2023 More…

Her playing…is agreeably feisty, forthright and conspicuously vibrant, as she approaches the music with the unstoppable assuredness of a local Vespa aficionado negotiating the bustling alleys... — BBC Music Magazine, February 2019, 4 out of 5 stars (Performance) / 5 out of 5 stars (Recording) More…

Alessandrini and his crack players marry elegance with unfailing rhythmic zest, always attentive to textural clarity and the shaping of bass lines. The continuo (harpsichord and/or theorbo) adds... — Gramophone Magazine, June 2018 More…

Her approach is highly expressive, coaxing performances are nothing if not fiery. Stutzmann wrings every ounce of meaning and emotion from the texts, lending them real dramatic power – even outside... — BBC Music Magazine, February 2018, 3 out of 5 stars More…

The Accademia dell’Annunciata are passionate advocates of these shadowy works. Their sound is warm and resonant yet musical textures remain transparent; ensemble and intonation are generally... — BBC Music Magazine, April 2023, 4 out of 5 stars (Performance) / 5 out of 5 stars (Recording) More…

Durante’s 1746 post-Baroque Requiem is no great masterpiece, but it does have moments of elegance and charm which are beautifully rendered. The likeable Organ Concerto benefits from sparkling... — BBC Music Magazine, May 2017, 3 out of 5 stars More…