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Interesting

David Saemann | 03/13/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Scheibe is one of those composers who have been relegated to the backwaters of musical history. This is unfortuate, because his music is tuneful, well-crafted, and beautifully orchestrated. The music on this CD may not be the most memorable in the world, but it certainly deserves a hearing and carries its weight with elegance. There is even one Sinfonia that is highly reminiscent of J.S. Bach's Orchestral Suites. As for the peformances, they are cultivated and arresting, with particularly beautiful wind and brass playing. There is none of the astringency one encounters on so many period instrument performances; the sound Manze and his players make is very agreeable. The sound engineering is especially beautiful. I'm sure I'll be returning to this CD often for a decent look into a pleasant and bygone musical era."

Baroque to Classical Gems

Steven J. Snodgrass | Hyattsville, MD United States | 05/19/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"If you don't know Scheibe, give him a try with this well crafted early recording by Andrew Manze and Concerto Copenhagen. It's historically informed and there are some gems on the disc. An affordable re-issue to introduce you to a little known composer who bridged the baroque and classical eras."