Rating: 5/5
Review:
Terrific stuff
I think this is terrific.
I wasn't very familiar with Caldara, having just heard a few oddments on
the radio from time to time, and these pieces were entirely new to me. They turned out to be a delight.
These are sonatas for two violins and continuo, and they are
full of very fine, varied music. The
influence of Corelli seems plain but the sonatas have their own individual
style and identity and make a really satisfying listen. Much of this is due to the playing of
Amandine Beyer, Leila Schayegh and their continuo group, which is quite
excellent. Beyer is brilliant in this
repertoire and I have admired her work for some time. This is well up to standard and her fellow
musicians are just as good. They
generate real zing and power when needed, and genuine tenderness and beauty in
other places. It's exemplary Baroque and
chamber playing, I think, and a real pleasure to listen to.
Glossa do their usual excellent job of both sound recording
and presentation, making this an all-round gem of a disc, I think. Very warmly recommended.
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