Arcana

The Mauillons give a pleasingly natural rendition of the ubiquitous ‘Amarilli, mia bella’…Marc Mauillon’s ardently nuanced singing takes its cue directly from Caccini’s advice about sprezzatura,... — Gramophone Magazine, May 2016 More…

…Here are expert Baroque musicians putting the emphasis firmly on the revered composer of classical restraint, grace and perfection...the beauties of Corelli's noble counterpoint emerge from... — Gramophone Magazine, Awards Issue 2010 More…

An esoteric disc certainly and you will otherwise struggle to find this repertoire on CD although there are a few examples. If it interests you then do snap this disc up now. — MusicWeb International, 3rd October 2013 More…

[Bernardini] has much to say...and clearly inspires much energy in his players. The abiding impression, however, is that his talented soloists have been allowed to find their own answers and... — Gramophone Magazine, November 2018 More…

the performance offers semi-dramatic characterisations of the proud empress Eudoxia by the assertive and brightly-toned Arianna Vendittelli, whereas the dignity, modesty and firmness of the... — Gramophone Magazine, November 2015 More…

On two counts...this recording offers something refreshingly unusual. At first hearing, the music may seem to lack variety; but repeated listening yields considerable subtlety and emotional... — Gramophone Magazine, October 2014 More…