Behind this seldom-used word referring to a well-known nut (mandorla is the Italian word for the almond nut, to which shape it refers), the young ensemble already has a solid core and hopes to spread its fragrance more widely.
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.
American-born gambist Thomas Fields won first prize at the International Telemann Competition in Magdeburg, which took place at the end of March. This is likely the combination of his talent and his special love for the instrument…