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[Biondi's] insistence on intimacy is underpinned by an alert period band - with fortepiano added to the ensemble - and smallish chorus. Instrumentally the reading constantly refreshes listening... — BBC Music Magazine, December 2015 More…

The Triple Concerto receives a vigorous, high-spirited reading, with Alexander Rudin conducting from the cello. As in the Violin Concerto, the timpanist considers himself an uncredited soloist... — Fanfare, March/April 2021 More…

Nicquet puts the drama at the top of his agenda, but also shows a strong sense of line and a gracious way with the dances...Vidal is attractive as the troubled Arzace. This is a passionate performance,... — BBC Music Magazine, December 2012 More…

The Orchestra of the 18th Century’s renderings of these affable, bustling works have an attractive snap and tang to them. — BBC Music Magazine, April 2023, 5 out of 5 stars More…

…such satisfying tone, and remarkably few intonation issues for a recording on period instruments. — BBC Music Magazine, October 2009 More…

The performances…pay the music full respect. We are not told the age of make of any of the three instruments but they blend together well, string of thirds in the violins especially ringing... — Gramophone Magazine, Awards Issue 2017 More…

Conducted expertly by György Vashegyi, the Budapest-based Purcell Choir and Orfeo Orchestra produce characterful panache, heroic swagger, balletic deftness and suave charm as each selection... — Gramophone Magazine, February 2018 More…