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June 23, 2007
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A very unusual tracklisting for a harpsichord disc!!!
It turns out to be breathtakingly good. Although seemingly none of the pieces were written with the harpsichord in mind, they sound just right. The tone of the French Von Nagel harpsichord is gorgeous - the deep notes sounding particularly ... more |
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March 30, 2007
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It is not every day that you get a chance to listen to a 230 year old instrument!
This disc is very, very interesting. I love the sound of the Vis-à-vis, a wonderful combination of harpsichord and piano.
Different, but very listenable indeed and very much worthy of purchase... |
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January 27, 2007
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Wow!
This disc is remarkable.
The sound that Paul Van Zelm gets from the natural horn is gorgeous.
I've heard these works numerous times before - I think that the final Allegro from K447 was the theme music to a British television programme back in the late 50s - but I've never heard them sound ... more |
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January 27, 2007
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Right from the first note it was apparant that this is something special.
The French harpsichord - it is from the Von Nagel Workshop in Paris 1985, after N. & F. Blanchet, Paris, 1730 - sounds divine. It is obviously a lovely instrument and the recording captures it to great effect.
This disc was ... more |
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January 27, 2007
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This disc contains quite a variety!
Right from the start it is a veritable treat. The Concerto in G minor for oboe and orchestra is lively and features a brilliant performance from oboe player Alfredo Bernardini.
The Concerto in D major for harpsichord and orchestra is somewhat surprisingly a ... more |
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(5 of 5 found this review helpful) 
