Ricercar

The musics of Scheidemann and Scheidt sit so cosily together that they might have emanated from the same brain…Yoann Moulin’s instrument is a replica of an early 17th-century Rückers which has... — BBC Music Magazine, January 2019, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Legrenzi’s real gifts lie in writing catchy tunes, the adroit manipulation of short motifs and attractive quasi-fugato writing. Clematis have responded with carefully thought-out phrasing, a... — Gramophone Magazine, September 2016 More…

There’s some exceptionally elegant playing across the disc; gentle, light, expertly blended and with subtle but effective shading. There’s also an impressive amount of variety…This may not be... — Gramophone Magazine, Awards Issue 2017 More…

Gambist François Joubert-Caillet is a master of his instrument. His tone is rich and powerful, his technique flawless, especially in the rather difficult passagework. The sound quality is excellent,... — Fanfare, Jan/Feb 2022 More…

There is...something of a Latin-American exuberance about many of the performances here, with plenty of use of vihuelas and percussion: Romerico florido is a particularly successful example... — Gramophone Magazine, June 2011 More…

Zuljan plays with right-hand nails à la Piccinini, and close to the bridge. Despite the use of gut strings, the tone is steely and sonorous, a foundation that allows him to take deliciously... — Gramophone Magazine, August 2022 More…

They play together intuitively in the evocative contrasting movements...Everything about this recording conveys thoughtfulness: Ricercar's informative essay, illustrations...and choice of artwork... — Gramophone Magazine, March 2014 More…