Arcana

The continuo ensemble is stable but unobtrusive, and the soloists are impeccable, delivering virtuosic flourishes with sprezzatura and clarity. [Concerto Scirocco] seem to have a special ability... — Fanfare, March/April 2021More…

These duos for violin and cello are a smorgasbord of delights; the new works by Giovanni Sollima sit beautifully alongside scots folk tunes, Vivaldi sonatas and more. A timeless set. — BBC Music Magazine, May 2020, 4 out of 5 starsMore…

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 2015More…

Forqueray’s demands on his interpreters are considerable, but André Lislevand is absolutely on top of his game and not afraid to explore the extremes of his instrument’s aesthetic world though... — Early Music Review, May 2021More…

Vistoli’s supple facility for rapid passagework is to the fore in ‘ Torno ai ceppi’ from Sarro’s Arsace…Aside from some momentary imperfections in the strings’ intonation, the youthful ‘volcanic... — Gramophone Magazine, August 2017More…

...the musical performances are polished, with an easy communicativeness. The performance style is always adaptable and not infrequently the result is nearly indistinguishable from the more... — Gramophone Magazine, August 2010More…

The aspect of the performance that may first strike most listeners is the tone quality of the voices. These singers have a vocal production that is consciously not the smooth, white-voiced... — International Record ReviewMore…