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Musica Nova: the harmony of nations
Philippe Pierlot, Sergi Casademunt, Lorenz Duftschmid (violes de gambe), Xavier Puertas (violone), Xavier Díaz-Latorre, Enrike Solinis (théobe & guitare), Pedro Estevan (percussion)
HESPERION XXI, Jordi Savall
Jordi Savall’s imaginative programmes keep coming – this one is a lovely collection of music from across Europe. The performances are utterly fresh and full of energy. —
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Rosenmüller, Legrenzi & Stradella: Venezia
Manfredo Kraemer (conductor & violin)
The Rare Fruits Council
Unfamiliar though these pieces are, we are confronted here by persuasive accounts, some of quite breathtaking virtuosity. The forces required are constantly shifting, which makes for varied... —
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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... —
