Brandenburg Celebrates
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and Choir directed by Paul Dyer. Soloists: Shaun Lee-Chen, Baroque violin; Jamie Hey, Baroque cello; Melissa Farrow, Baroque fluteClassical, Early Music, New Music
ABC Classics 481 1929
Reviewed by Inge Southcott, February 1st, 2016
A triumphant performance of Zadok the Priest (Handel’s famous coronation anthem of 1727) on the first track of this brilliant CD sets the scene for an exciting selection recorded in 2015, to celebrate 25 years of music making by the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and Choir. This renowned ensemble has released 18 CDs under the ABC… continue reading »
Smörgåsbord – The Marais Project
The Marais Project directed by Jenny Eriksson and Tommie AnderssonClassical, Early Music, Folk, New Music
MOVE MCD 512
Reviewed by Anthony Linden Jones, May 1st, 2015
Each new CD from the Marais Project is a revelation, either of lesser-known works or of new contexts for this collection of early instruments. This current CD continues their tradition with a primary focus on the classical, folk and popular music of Sweden presented in the lush rich tones of baroque instrumentation—indeed a tasty and… continue reading »
