It is a delight to be able to listen to works by Antonio de Cabezon on an instrument like this. Performed by a magnificent connoisseur and executor of his works.
A real gem! It's great to see works by such great composers who are unfortunately forgotten being revived. These cantatas have some truly moving moments.
This recording is an absolute masterpiece for the begining of a countertenor career! I have had the oportunity to see him perform live and I am very pround of his developement. Can´t wait for his future recordings. A great experience
Listen to the music that inspired John Williams, one of the most beloved composers of the modern era.
The orchestra really shines in the DSD format. Given a good playback system, you feel like you're there. Instruments come through with a clarity unmatched by any other music format you may listen to.
Holst deserves more recognition, and getting this compilation will give you some of his finest work. Well worth the money.
I have all the comercial recordings of the aria "Dormi o fulmine di guerra" by Alessandro Scarlatti, Ulla's performance with L'Accademico Formato members is the best. Sublime!.
I was in two minds about buying this album. The music is not as smooth or as swinging as I usually prefer. However, I am glad I bought the album.
The sound quality is better than I had expected. The instruments are well placed, with the double bass on the left, the drums (mainly) on the right and piano in the middle connecting the two. I did find the “vocal accompaniment” (by Les McCann, I presume) to be a little distracting at times but this is a live performance.
I thoroughly enjoyed the music. It made me wish that I had been at the Village Vanguard that night.
The sound and performance are very nice. There are a few tracks where it seems the composer is trying to prove how outrageous they can be, which happens. I eventually just erased those few tracks as they always pulled me out of my immersion.