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4.0 out of 5 stars
The new Musica Antiqua Köln?, Dec 31 2010
By Biberfan "Fan of Biber" - Published on Amazon.com
I have two recordings now by the newish ensemble Alte Musik Köln, made up of some ex-members of the great Musica Antiqua, Köln under Goebel.
This CD features early-to-mid Baroque Italian works. The playing is first rate, technically there. The sound quality is even good, albeit a tad live. The only miss is the consistent quality of the music. Composers such as Caldara, Colista, Bonporti, Ravenscroft, Mannelli, Lonati, and Lulier are represented in chamber works. Of course, performed on Baroque instruments.
It's a great disc, only shy the star because the music itself doesn't come from 5-star composers. The ensemble utilizes a variety of continuo instruments, which is nice. Warmly recommended.