Arcana

Emőke Baráth is a feisty Doriclea and nowhere more so than in her encounter with Xavier Sabata’s Fidalbo in Act II. But it’s Gabriella Martellaci’s rich contralto as the worldly-wise Delfina... — BBC Music Magazine, March 2019, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Valli’s interpretation cascades with the splendour of the Italian style; no repeat is left unadorned and small gestures are as vivid as the emotions frozen in Bernini’s sculptures…the French... — BBC Music Magazine, May 2019, 4 out of 5 stars More…

The Accademia dell’Annunciata are passionate advocates of these shadowy works. Their sound is warm and resonant yet musical textures remain transparent; ensemble and intonation are generally... — BBC Music Magazine, April 2023, 4 out of 5 stars (Performance) / 5 out of 5 stars (Recording) More…

The pianist takes full advantage of his 1790 Johann Schantz Viennese instrument, conjuring up ravishing harp-like sonorities and sustain-pedal effects that will make you want to hear the A major... — Classics Today More…

An intriguing set of performances that has me torn between choosing luxury or coherence. — Gramophone Magazine, February 2023 More…

The performance by Zefiro is energetic and lively. There is a good sense of phrasing and the instruments all fit with each other in perfect ensemble. The disc itself is an excellent view into... — Fanfare, July/August 2023 More…