This release presents a well-thought-out program of music by Alessandro Scarlatti. There are five works: three solo cantatas with two instrumental sonatas. The mix is quite effective — especially as the cantatas have fairly extensive instrumental passages. Soprano Roberta Invernizzi sings with a clean, clear sound. Even her upper register has a warmth I found […]
Collegium Pro Musica
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Fine performances of Quantz Recorder Concertos and Sonatas
Johann Joachim Quantz is rightly considered the father of the flute. He was one of the first virtuosi of the transverse flute. He was also one of the foremost flute makers of his day. Quantz’s writings are still used as standard references for Baroque flute technique and ornamentation. And he wrote almost 600 works, most […]