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Handel's Finest Arias for Base Voice, Vol. 2 Christopher Purves (baritone)
Arcangelo, Jonathan Cohen
Some of Handel’s greatest music was written for bass-baritones, and in Purves finds its ideal interpreter. — More…
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BBC Music Magazine, Opera Choice
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Gramophone Magazine, August 2018, Editor's Choice
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With St Paul's Deptford standing in for Westminster Abbey the acoustic is ideally focused - no 'billow' blurring the edges of a wonderfully buoyant 'The King Shall Rejoice' (its ensuing 'Exceeding... — More…
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Gramophone Magazine, April 2009, Disc of the Month
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Gramophone Awards, 2009, Winner - Baroque Vocal
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Handel's Unsung Heroes Iestyn Davies (countertenor), Paul Sharp (trumpet), Christine Rice (mezzo), Roger Montgomery (horn), Joe Walters (horn), Lucy Crowe (soprano), Leo Duarte (oboe), Thomas Gould (violin), Joe Qiu (bassoon), La Nuova Musica, David Bates
This is a stunning collection of Handel opera numbers. For originality, risk-taking and erudition, it towers above its predecessors. It also benefits from its mix of soloists – having chosen... — More…
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Presto Editor's Choice, October 2021
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BBC Music Magazine, Christmas 2021, Recording of the Month
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These uplifting Baroque anthems are the high-water mark of music for royalty. More pomp and swagger may be found elsewhere, but Justin Doyle leads lively and stylish performances. — More…
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International Classical Music Awards, 2024, Nominated - Choral
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Handel: Messiah RecommendedCarolyn Sampson, Catherine Wyn-Rogers, Mark Padmore, Christopher Purves
The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Three of the four outstanding soloists - fine Handelians all - cut their teeth in the choir, and Catherine Wyn-Rogers has been a regular soloist. Crucially they don't stand apart, regally dispensing... — More…
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Presto Recording of the Week, 25th August 2008
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Building a Library, April 2009, First Choice
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Handel: Ode for St Cecilia’s Day Carolyn Sampson (soprano), Ian Bostridge (tenor)
Dunedin Consort, John Butt
You should catch Carolyn Sampson, Ian Bostridge and the Dunedin in this Handel masterpiece. They glide through the score in utterly ravishing ways that transcend rival recordings…Butt’s tempos... — More…
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Presto Editor's Choice, October 2018
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International Classical Music Awards, 2024, Nominated - Baroque Instrumental
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Duel: Porpora and Handel in London Giuseppina Bridelli (mezzo)
Le Concert de l'Hostel Dieu, Franck-Emmanuel Comte
Bridelli's strong mezzo voice provides fine advocacy for Porpora's long lyrical lines, especially in 'Nume che reggi' and in the drama of 'Dolce è su queste', a richly accompanied recitative. — More…
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BBC Music Magazine, July 2019, Opera Choice
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Opera, July 2019, Disc of the Month
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Handel: Winged Hands RecommendedThe Eight Great Suites & Overtures
Francesco Corti (harpsichord)
Corti’s playing throughout can be described as electric: his playing lacks nothing in terms of pure excitement and adrenaline. He also goes for a big, one can even say orchestral, sound in many... — More…
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2022
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An English Coronation, 1902-1953 RecommendedEdward VII, George V, George VI, Elizabeth II
Gabrieli, Paul McCreesh
Some may find the extensive spoken liturgy excessive but such is Simon Russell Beale’s compelling delivery that the sheer beauty of the words offers a musical diversion of a different kind.... — More…
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Gramophone Magazine, June 2019, Editor's Choice
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Presto Editor's Choice, May 2019
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Diapason d’Or, September 2019, Nouveauté
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2019
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Winner 2019
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Limelight Magazine Recordings of the Year, 2019, Nominated - Vocal
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International Classical Music Awards, 2019, Nominee - Choral
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Gramophone Magazine, December 2019, Critics' Choice
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Gramophone Awards, 2020, Finalist - Choral
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