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	Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, The Purcell Quartet, Elizabeth Wallfisch Heinrich von Biber: Harmonia artificiosa-ariosa (7 Partitas) - The Purcell Quartet Genre: Classical
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All Artists: Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber, The Purcell Quartet, Elizabeth Wallfisch
Title: Heinrich von Biber: Harmonia artificiosa-ariosa (7 Partitas) - The Purcell Quartet
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Chandos
Release Date: 9/20/1994
Genre: Classical
Styles: Chamber Music, Historical Periods, Baroque (c.1600-1750)
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPCs: 095115057520, 095115057520

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CD Reviews

Slightly bland recording of great music

Steven Guy | Croydon, South Australia | 03/13/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I think that The Purcell Quartet was slightly "at sea" in this repertoire. They even used the 18th century a' = 415 Hz pitch instead of the much more authentic, and necessary, a' = 466 Hz Kornettton/Chorton pitch. When you're dealing with period strings and scordatura such subtlties are important!

I have listened to this set again and again and find the whole approach of this recording a little "un-engaged". It strikes me that the Purcell Quartet is not at home in the realm of Biber or Schmelzer. They haven't ventured into this repertoire since, so maybe I am right?

There are probably better recordings of the Harmonia artificiosa-ariosa out there, but this one is okay if you are just looking for a pleasant and uninvolved interpretation.

Sorry to all the fans of this recording!"