The first of three (so far) excellent volumes
Philip S. Griffey | Bainbridge I. WA USA | 09/09/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I had not heard of this excellent European group before hearing them perform Charles Avison's transcriptions of Domenico Scarlatti keyboard pieces for strings Charles Avison: Concertos in Seven Parts from the Lessons of Domenico Scarlatti on Otto's Baroque Musik (FM.1 on the iTunes radio stations).
This particular volume includes:
1. The Concerto for Harpsichord & Strings BMW 1052
2. The Concerto for Harpsichord & Strings BMW 1055
3. The Concerto for Violin, Strings & Continuo BMW 1042
4. The Brandenburg Concerto #5 BMW 1050
The playing is lively, nuanced and well balanced - completely on a par with Hogwood and Pinnock. Highly recommended.
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