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Chủ Nhật, 22 tháng 4, 2012

The Trio Sonata in 18th-Century England


“...voracious playing and demonstrative continuo from Charles Medlam and Steven Devine...Devine provides a fabulous harpsichord realisation in the Musette...London Baroque do sterling service to the leading native English composers of the era” --Gramophone Magazine, November 2010







On previous discs, London Baroque has charted the emergence of the trio sonata in France, England and Germany during the 17th century. Now returning to England, the ensemble has devised a programme consisting of works composed during the 18th century, and demonstrating the huge influence of Corelli, as well as tendencies – in the later works – towards the newer galant and pre-classical styles. 

London Baroque’s grand tour of Europe in the footsteps of the trio sonata has been warmly received by the reviewers. Their previous English sojourn was described in Strad Magazine as ‘carefully considered performances [which] radiate real empathy with the idiom’.

MP3 320 · 155 MB





Thứ Bảy, 31 tháng 3, 2012

Arne: Overtures and Cantatas


"Sometimes you just want to listen to something light and non-demanding to the brain or ear--something very pleasingly melodious, mellifluous, and even occasionally majestic and dramatically multifarious. This excellent recording makes an ideal choice--Arne's classic 18th-century English music is invariably ingratiating and well-crafted, whether the instrumental overtures or the technically challenging yet always tuneful cantatas.






And, I'm sure she's heard this before, Canadian soprano Stefanie True couldn't have a more perfect name to describe her spot-on intonation and impeccable vocalism. And although I've said this many times, there must be something in the water/air/soil/psyche of Canada and Canadians to so consistently produce such world-class singers as represented in True's extraordinary performances here (her exemplary technical and interpretive display in the twists and turns of Love and Resentment is worth the price of the disc).

Hungarian tenor Zoltán Megyesi isn't so bad himself--his lovely, light, lyrical voice is perfect for Arne's free, unfussy melodic style. The instrumental offerings are equally impressive, featuring tight, well-balanced ensemble, properly energetic rhythms and tempos, and vibrant sound. A superb disc. Highly recommended." --David Vernier, ClassicsToday.com

MP3 320 · 128 MB