SACD, Dowland (composer)
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The sound of Jakob Lindberg's lute, made by Sixtus Rauwolf in the last decade of the 16th century, is unusually warm...It a meticulously voiced recital that moves between court, theatre and... — More…
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BBC Music Magazine, April 2014, Instrumental Choice
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Gramophone Magazine, April 2014, Editor's Choice
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2014
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Imaginative, sensitive programming has been a constant feature of Ruby Hughes’s collaborations; and this latest with the perennially adventurous Manchester Collective is no exception...A disc... — More…
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BBC Music Magazine, March 2024, Choral & Song Choice
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Gramophone Awards, 2024 Shortlist, Shortlisted - Voice & Ensemble
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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. — More…
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Lindberg's playing is peerless and the result is totally realistic. One can pick out any one of the 92 items virutally instantaneously. A remarkable achievement, very well documented, and the... — More…
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This is Matthew Wadsworth’s finest release to date … a gem of an album, which exudes intelligence, sensitivity and sheer class … A richly painted recital that really shouldn’t be missed. — More…
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Gramophone Magazine, December 2006, Editor's Choice
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The Image of Melancholy
Jon Balke (organ / soundscapes), Berit Norbakken Solset (soprano), Milos Valent (viola) & Bjarte Eike (artistic director & violin)
The results will appeal to anyone keen on folk and fusion or those looking for an alternative approach to early music. The lush, up-front recording, with its potential for 5.0 surround sound,... — More…
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The publication is performed complete and is wonderful listening, with expressive playing and superbly vibrant, rich sound. The balance of the inner parts and the lute is very satisfying, and... — More…
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The dark is my delight - English Renaissance music
Amaryllis Dieltiens (soprano), Bart Naessens (harpsichord)
Flanders Recorder Quartet
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Special offer. Musickes Sweetest Joyes
Mieneke van der Velden (viol/viola da gamba), Fred Jacobs (lute/theorbo), Jaap ter Linden (viola de gamba), Peter Kooij (bass), Johannette Zomer (soprano)
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