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Phenomenal!, April 16, 2010
This review is from: Mr. Corelli in London-Recorder Concertos, La Follia (Audio CD)
Reviewed in The Independent by Anna Picard:
OUTSTANDING
Recorder virtuoso Steger's latest recital traces the history of the Corelli cult of Georgian London, Edinburgh and Manchester.
Adored for its simplicity by gentleman amateurs, orchestrated by Geminiani and flamboyantly decorated by professional soloists (usually violinists), Corelli's music outlived its creator, dressed up or down according to taste and ability. Steger's performance is a thrilling hybrid, dazzlingly embellished yet pure and true of tone. The English Concert match Steger's élan, with glorious solos from the ensemble.
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I second the enthusiasm!, April 30, 2010
This review is from: Mr. Corelli in London-Recorder Concertos, La Follia (Audio CD)
I'm completely out of my "fach" when reviewing baroque recorder concertos. But I've always felt that Corelli was a better composer than he generally gets credit for being. These performances are lively as they possibly could be, and the balances on the recording are just right. This is a very enjoyable disc for either intense listening, or for just easy background music - it works either way.
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