Orchestral, Overtures, Handel (composer)
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The Sound of the Trumpet
RecommendedPeter Hurford (organ), Alan Stringer (trumpet), Gwynne Howell (bass), John Wilbraham (trumpet), Philip Jones (trumpet), Leslie Pearson (organ)
The Michael Laird Brass Ensemble, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, London Festival Orchestra, Sir Neville Marriner,...
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Penguin Guide, Rosette
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Handel's Unsung Heroes
Iestyn Davies (countertenor), Paul Sharp (trumpet), Christine Rice (mezzo), Roger Montgomery (horn), Joe Walters (horn), Lucy Crowe (soprano), Leo Duarte (oboe), Thomas Gould (violin), Joe Qiu (bassoon), La Nuova Musica, David Bates
This is a stunning collection of Handel opera numbers. For originality, risk-taking and erudition, it towers above its predecessors. It also benefits from its mix of soloists – having chosen... — More…
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Presto Editor's Choice, October 2021
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BBC Music Magazine, Christmas 2021, Recording of the Month
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Alison Balsom: Sound The Trumpet
RecommendedRoyal Music of Purcell and Handel
Alison Balsom (trumpet), Iestyn Davies (countertenor), Lucy Crowe (soprano)
The English Concert, Trevor Pinnock
This charming disc contains some of the most imaginative and polished trumpet playing you're ever likely to hear...Born-again authenticists may cavil at Balsom's vented trumpet, a modern development... — More…
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Presto Recording of the Week, 8th October 2012
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Gramophone Magazine, December 2012, Editor's Choice
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These uplifting Baroque anthems are the high-water mark of music for royalty. More pomp and swagger may be found elsewhere, but Justin Doyle leads lively and stylish performances. — More…
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International Classical Music Awards, 2024, Nominated - Choral
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Handel in Hamburg
Elizabeth Wallfisch (violin), Frank De Bruine oboe
The Parley of Instruments, Peter Holman
A highly entertaining collection. Delightful rarities from the young Handel — More…
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Duel: Porpora and Handel in London
Giuseppina Bridelli (mezzo)
Le Concert de l'Hostel Dieu, Franck-Emmanuel Comte
Bridelli's strong mezzo voice provides fine advocacy for Porpora's long lyrical lines, especially in 'Nume che reggi' and in the drama of 'Dolce è su queste', a richly accompanied recitative. — More…
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BBC Music Magazine, July 2019, Opera Choice
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Opera, July 2019, Disc of the Month
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Stutzmann’s deep burgundy contralto, like a freakishly rich, wide-ranging countertenor, is the perfect fit for this repertoire...[Her] characterisation and vocal colouring are always true and... — More…
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Gramophone Magazine, March 2021, Editor's Choice
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2021
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International Classical Music Awards, 2022, Nominated - Baroque Vocal
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Corti’s playing throughout can be described as electric: his playing lacks nothing in terms of pure excitement and adrenaline. He also goes for a big, one can even say orchestral, sound in many... — More…
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2022
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Treasures of Baroque Opera
RecommendedJanet Baker, Teresa Berganza, Catherine Bott, Luciano Pavarotti
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Penguin Guide, Rosette
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Bach & Telemann: Cantatas for Baritone
Christoph Prégardien (baritone)
Vox Orchestra, Lorenzo Ghirlanda
Flaws in [instrumental] intonation are hard to overlook. But the solo playing is characterful and visceral, and inner lines in the texture emerge with clarity…Prégardien, who has enjoyed a long... — More…
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Presto Editor's Choice, May 2018
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