Rameau - Pigmalion
 Perfect -- Don't miss this recording! There is a Christie version out there, but don't ever be tempted by anything without Jean-Paul Fouchecourt when you can buy something with him. Fouchecourt is one of the few people who REALLY can be described as ... [... more]
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Charpentier: Vespres A La Vierge
My Favorite Charpentier -- I keep returning to this disc as it is one of my favorite recordings of Charpentier's music. The motets recorded here are not very large scale, but have a presence that belies their scoring. The performances are excellent; the ... [... more]
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Benevoli: Missa Azzolina / Magnificat / Dixit Dominus
Otherworldly... -- Listening to the absolutely beautiful Missa Azzolina really floored me. To think that music such as this was dumped into the trashbin by the Catholic Church in recent history is really shocking and sad. That issue aside, this Mass ... [... more]
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Lully: Grand Motets, Vol. 3
An Explosive Welcome To 'Le Chapelle Royal' -- In contradiction to what the title of this CD indicates, not only Grands Motets but also two Petits Motets are recorded. They form a moment of rest between the three festive large-scale 'coronation' Motets ... [... more]
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Boismortier: Serenades Francaises / Fragments Melodiques
A Great Boismortier Sampler -- I'm writing this to add a different perspective to the other review by KerrLines. Where KerrLines finds faults, I actually find pluses. While I agree that this is not a "relaxing" Baroque disc, that should not be ... [... more]
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Lorenzani: Motets
Wonderful And Sublime Early Baroque Works! -- This CD is sublime, and captures with wonderful simplicity these vocal works. I have no standard to compare this CD against (I have never heard of anyone else performing Lorenzani), but on its own this is a ... [... more]
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Boismortier: Ballets De Village
Another Winner From Herve Niquet And Le Concert Spirituel -- I love this CD. Herve Niquet, conductor of Le Concert Spirituel, is a champion of the music of J. B. de Boismortier, and when you hear this disc you'll understand why. Boismortier was a ... [... more]
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Lully: Grand Motets, Vol. 2
Sterling Example Of Excellence -- In a successful follow-up to Vol.1, Naxos outdone all yet again with this stunning compilation, part of the Grand Motets series. A bold and grand interpretation, this recording is the undoubted first choice for anyone ... [... more]
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Boismortier: Don Quichotte Chez La Duchesse
A Charming Twist On The Story Of Don Quixote. -- I find the opera Don Quichotte chez la Duchesse the culimination of Boismortier's career, for it contains such a variety of ideas and motifs that it could only be the product of a seasoned composer. The ... [... more]
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Totus Amore
Ryland Angel Surpasses The Others In Rank -- "Totus Amore" "Totus Amore" features internationally renowned counter tenor, Ryland Angel with the award winning ensemble, Les Folies Francoises. This beautiful collection of early baroque ... [... more]
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Psaumes de la Reforme
A Must For Lovers Of Genevan Tunes -- Recordings of Genevan tunes are rare. GOOD recordings of Genevan tunes are VERY rare. So I'm pleased to inform you that you have discovered something very rare - this is an excellent recording of Genevan tunes! This ... [... more]
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