CD in four questions Mathilde Vialle & Thibaut Roussel The Last Rose: English viol and Venetian archlute What happens when a 1679 English bass viol meets a 1654 Venetian archlute? A slice of Baroque England comes alive, brought forth by Mathilde Vialle, Thibaut Roussel, and their fellow musicians! by Gabriel Davigneau 8 May 2025
Interview 1/2 – 300 years of Le Concert Spirituel Hervé Niquet: “I do whatever I want!” On the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the original Concert Spirituel, Hervé Niquet reflects on his thirty-eight years at the helm of the ensemble, blending his passion for musicology, stylistic rigour, and freedom of tone. by Gabriel Davigneau 1 May 2025 Subscribers
CD in four questions Miguel Rincón & Il Pomo d'Oro The Lute: Grandeur and Intimacy Joined by the musicians of Il Pomo d’Oro, Spanish lutenist Miguel Rincón brings to light a little-known repertoire from the late German Baroque — well worth (re)discovering on record! by Gabriel Davigneau 1 May 2025
CD in four questions Lea Suter: “Clavichord only speaks if you know what you want to say” Listening to Bach differently? Lea Suter takes on the challenge with a recording on the clavichord—a quiet yet expressive instrument—for a more intimate take on some of the composer’s most iconic works. by Gabriel Davigneau 24 April 2025
CD in four questions Los Elementos & Alberto Miguélez Rouco Venus y Adonis Long overlooked, José de Nebra’s Venus y Adonis returns to the spotlight of the Baroque stage. This Hispano-Italian lyrical fable, recorded for the very first time, reveals the boldness of a composer worth (re)discovering. by Gabriel Davigneau 17 April 2025
CD in four questions Les Cris de Paris & Geoffroy Jourdain Strana armonia d’amore In their latest album, Les Cris de Paris delve into the “strange harmonies” of the late Renaissance—microtonal works like those of Nicola Vicentino—inviting us to hear with entirely new ears. by Gabriel Davigneau 10 April 2025
CD in four questions Sophie Junker, {OH!} Orkiestra & Martyna Pastuszka La Serenissima With her latest album, soprano Sophie Junker invites listeners on a journey to the heart of La Serenissima—a voyage of dazzling virtuosity and long-forgotten gems. by Gabriel Davigneau 3 April 2025
CD in four questions Luc Beauséjour Bach : a Journey Intimate and radiant, Luc Beauséjour’s new album explores Bach’s artistic evolution through his harpsichord works. by Gabriel Davigneau 20 March 2025
CD in four questions Les accents & Thibault Noally Serpentes Ignei in Deserto Commissioned by the Ospedale degli Incurabili around 1738, this oratorio, based on a striking biblical subject, was composed by Johann Adolf Hasse for the female voices of the hospice. In contrast to this original conception, Thibault Noally and his ensemble Les Accents present a version sung (almost) exclusively by countertenors. Philippe Jaroussky, Jakub Józef Orliński, […] by Gabriel Davigneau 13 March 2025
CD in four questions Scherzi Musicali Il Concerto Caccini For its latest recording, winner of the 2025 Early Music Award (ICMA), Scherzi Musicali continues its celebration of Giulio Caccini with a generous, insightful, and masterfully crafted album. by Gabriel Davigneau 6 March 2025