Ricordanze: a record of LoveMusic of the Biffoli-Sostegni manuscriptMusica Secreta, Laurie StrasLucky Music Ltd. LCKY005. 2CDs 50’28 + 51’20 This recording from Musica Secreta is the result of serious musicological research combined with a labour of love – a fulfilling combination. Ricordanze: a record of Love is an audible culmination of a decade or more … Continue reading Ricordanze: a record of Love| Andrew Benson-Wilson : Early Music Reviews +
Monteverdi Vespers of 1610 I Fagiolini, English Cornett & Sackbut EnsembleRobert HollingworthSt Martin in the Fields, 26 September 2025 The Monteverdi Vespers of 1610 is one of those enigmatic …| Andrew Benson-Wilson : Early Music Reviews +
The Great ToccataDaniel MoultFugue State Films & RCO Cinema I have reviewed several of the excellent films produced by Will Fraser’s award-winning Fugue State Films (see here). Their latest offering heralds a new and welcome collaboration with the Royal College of Organists in a new RCO initiative, RCO Cinema, which aims to bring “high-quality films … Continue reading Fugue State Films & RCO Cinema: Bach – The Great Toccata| Andrew Benson-Wilson : Early Music Reviews +
Beethoven’s 5thAcademy of Ancient MusicLaurence Cummings, David Blackadder, trumpetAcademy of Ancient MusicBarbican Hall. 27 June 2025 Maria Theresia Ahlefeldt: Telemachus on Calypso’s IsleHa…| Andrew Benson-Wilson : Early Music Reviews +
Newe Vialles Old ViolsNewe ViallesBarn Cottage Recordings BCR027. 65’26 Benjamin Hely (d.1699): Sonatas in G minor and B flat majorChristopher Simpson (c.1604-1669): Divisions in C major and …| Andrew Benson-Wilson : Early Music Reviews +
