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January 27, 2007
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Right from the first note it was apparant that this is something special.
The French harpsichord - it is from the Von Nagel Workshop in Paris 1985, after N. & F. Blanchet, Paris, 1730 - sounds divine. It is obviously a lovely instrument and the recording captures it to great effect.
This disc was ... more |
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January 27, 2007
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This disc contains quite a variety!
Right from the start it is a veritable treat. The Concerto in G minor for oboe and orchestra is lively and features a brilliant performance from oboe player Alfredo Bernardini.
The Concerto in D major for harpsichord and orchestra is somewhat surprisingly a ... more |
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January 27, 2007
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I didn't think it would be possible to improve on the previous two volumes of Harpsichord Gems, but it has been done.
The tone of the William Dowd harpsichord is gorgeous and the recording quality is incredible. It might have been an unusually freezing cold February outside when it was committed to ... more |
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