Monteverdi
Lumen Christi – A Sequence of Music for the Easter Vigil (Ad Fontes)
The ecstatic joy at Christ’s resurrection is musically embodied here in a perfect manner [JV]
Jakub Józef Orliński (countertenor): Beyond (Erato)
A captivating 17th century programme [DF]
Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine (Naïve)
(Déjà Review) So many details teased out by Alessandrini make this new version very compelling indeed [TH]
Monteverdi: Madrigali amorosi (Deutsche Harmonia Mundi)
(Déjà Review) I can’t think of any better disc at budget price with which to get to know these marvellous works [TH]
Luzzaschi: Il Concerto Segreto (Ricercar)
An impressive revival of the art of the Concerto delle donne [JV]
Monteverdi: Stage Works (Apex)
(Déjà Review) Essential listening for all Monteverdi enthusiasts [JF]
Monteverdi: Vespers of 1610 (Acis)
A hugely successful outing recorded in a very resonant acoustic [DMD]
Monteverdi: Vespers (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) Truly mind-blowing – I can’t imagine it being replaced any time soon [DC]
Monterverdi: L’Orfeo Château de Versailles
An excellent production of a much-recorded opera that vies with the best [GF]
Nuit à Venise (Alpha Classics)
The concept of this programme lacks consistency and the performances are uneven [JV]
Das ist meine Freude – Love Songs and Psalms (cpo)
A compelling survey of sacred concertos from the 17th century [JV]
The Monteverdi Organ (Brilliant Classics)
Groundbreaking from the perspective of performance practice [JV]
Monteverdi: Madrigals (Naïve Records)
An exceptionally well-conceived, exciting yet controlled rendering [MS]
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