This disc has both unity and diversity -- essential qualities in a Christmas recording. The unifying factor is composer Michael Praetorius, and the diversity comes from the fact that four different works of the German Baroque master are represented: Polyhymnia caduceatrix, Musica Sionae, Puericinium, and Terpsichore. Under the expert and ...
Among authentic re-creations of Mozart's piano concertos, this CD from Apollo's Fire surely must rank near the top. Its pulsing energy, vibrant color, and expressive depth would mark it as an exceptional achievement by any standard, but its even blending of scholarship and musicality approach the ideal of historically informed performances. John ...
From Cleveland, OH, Apollo's Fire is that musical city's critically acclaimed Baroque chamber orchestra, boasting a roster of skilled early music performers and a full array of period instruments. Led by founder Jeannette Sorrell, Apollo's Fire ventures into the Classical repertoire with this all-Mozart disc. These crisp performances follow period ...
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