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Johan van Veen

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Vivaldi: La Stravaganza (Transcriptions for Organ) (Brilliant Classics)

These transcriptions are nice complements to Bach’s arrangements [JV]

Couperin Les Concerts Royaux Château de Versailles CVS099

Couperin: Les Concerts Royaux (Château de Versailles)

Elegance and refinement were highly appreciated at the time, and that is exactly what we get here [JV]

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Nardini: Complete Music for 2 Violins (Brilliant Classics)

A well-deserved recognition of a neglected composer [JV]

Luzzaschi Il concerto segreto Ricercar RIC455

Luzzaschi: Il Concerto Segreto (Ricercar)

An impressive revival of the art of the Concerto delle donne [JV]

Kagami Mirror viola da gamba Ramee RAM2204

Kagami – Mirror: viola da gamba pieces (Ramée)

Very personal choice of viola da gamba pieces, performed with much sensitivity [JV]

Hita: Obras vocal en Latin (Lauda)

Sacred music and performance of impressive quality [JV]

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Christmas Carols (Erato)

A model of good taste and creative programming [JV]

Philarmonica Le Consort Alpha 1011

Philarmonica (Alpha Classics)

Le Consort deserves praise for bringing the music by the mysterious Mrs Philarmonica to our attention [JV]

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A Byzantine Emperor at King Henry’s Court (Cappella Records)

A spellbinding confrontation of liturgical music from two traditions – a perfect ‘alternative’ for Christmastide [JV]

1723 violin RAM2202

1723 Bach, Bertali, Biber, Corelli & Pisendel (Ramée)

A nice demonstration of the practice of ‘playing in the organ’ [JV]

Biber Harmonie Universelle Accent ACC24386

Biber: Twelve Sonatas (Accent)

Both the ensemble and the playing of the individual members are excellent and hard to surpass [JV]

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Jauchzet Gott (Accent)

A disc to treasure, with probably the best ever performance of Bach’s famous Cantata BWV51 [JV]

Godecharle: Harp quartets (Ramée)

Well-written, entertaining harp quartets by a little-known composer, in excellent performance [JV]

Charpentier Brossard Sacred Christmas Music HMM902707

Charpentier: Messe de minuit (Harmonia Mundi)

The perfect disc to musically celebrate Christmas [JV]

Harpsichord of Louis XV Geoffroy CVS108

The Harpsichord of Louis XV (Château de Versailles)

Tradition and innovation in a compelling recital of French harpsichord music [JV]

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Abel: The Late Symphonies (Accent)

Fine performances of a little-known part of Abel’s oeuvre [JV]

The Guerra Manuscript Vol. 6 (Naxos)

The glorious conclusion of an interesting and important project [JV]

Charpentier magnificat CVS098

Charpentier: Te Deum (Château de Versailles)

One of the main attractions of this disc is the magnificent De profundis [JV]

Lully: Benedictus (Château de Versailles Spectacles)

An impressive testimony of Lully’s skills as a composer of sacred music [JV]

From Mannheim to Berlin (Challenge Classics)

Cello playing of the highest calibre [JV]

Pedersøn: Motets & Hymns (cpo)

This disc sheds light on liturgical practice in Denmark in the early 17th century [JV]

Byrd: On Byrd’s Wings (Audite)

An interesting and musically captivating contribution to the Byrd commemoration [JV]

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Cesti: Cantatas (Ars Produktion)

Compelling performances of cantatas by a great composer of the 17th century [JV]

Werner Masses & Motets v3 Audite 97819

Werner: Masses & Motets (Audite)

Top-class performances of music by a ‘forgotten’ master [JV]