Reviews

'Besides superb technical command, there's real engagement with the music's central strand of lyrical warmth ...'

'... there’s no questioning the skill and taste that Oehler and Pinnock have brought to bear, or the restrained virtuosity of the musicians.'

'These impeccable young musicians are directed by Trevor Pinnock, whose credentials as a Bach interpreter are internationally recognised.'

'A fascinating CD that is well worth exploring where attentive listening will be amply rewarded.'

'The playing, on period instruments, by L’Apothéose – especially that of flutist Laura Quesada – is an absolute joy throughout ...'

Instrumental Choice: '... in the opening movement of BWV 974, Taylor captures the light bounce of the ‘spiccato’ bowing technique of the original, while the hot-tempered rhythms of the C minor Prelude, BWV 921 are played with the wild lick of bebop.'

Want List for James A. Altena [2023]: '... some versions do deserve recognition as occupying a pinnacle of excellence, and among those is the recent Linn release with John Butt and the Dunedin Consort.'

Album of the Week: 'Trevor Pinnock opens up unexpected new sound worlds in these orchestral arrangements of three famous keyboard partitas by Bach.'

'Brilliant versions, with an impeccable sound.'