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Performer: Emma Kirkby

AMOROUS DIALOGUES: (Review by Michael Ullman)

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DON QUIXOTE: (Review by David Johnson)

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ENGLISH MADRIGALS AND WEDDING SONGS: (Review by J. F. Weber)

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MADRIGALS AND WEDDING SONGS FOR DIANA: (Review by J. F. Weber)

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PASTORAL DIALOGUES: (Review by Michael Ullman)

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PORTRAIT OF EMMA KIRKBY: (Review by J. F. Weber)

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ABEL, CARL FREDERICK: Frena le belle lagrime-Aria (Review by David Johnson)

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AMODEI: Cantatas, op. 2 (Review by Brian Robins)

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ANONYMOUS: Lost is my liberty. Migaonne allons (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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ANONYMOUS: Lost is my liberty. Mignonne allons (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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ANONYMOUS: Parlate per me. Pian piano mio core. Partitevi da me. Occhi belli. E’ di ragion (Review by Barry Brenesal)

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ARIOSTI: Pur alfin gentil viola (Review by Christopher Brodersen)

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ARNE, THOMAS: Delia—Cantata (Review by David Johnson)

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ARNE, THOMAS: Rosamond (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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ARNE, THOMAS: The Morning. Sigh No More, Ladies. What Tho' His Guilt. Cymon and Iphigenia. Frolic and Free. Thou Soft Flowing Avon. Jenny. The Lover's Recantation (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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ARNOLD, MALCOLM: Elegy (Review by Tom Moore)

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BACH, JOHANN CHRISTIAN: Laudate pueri Dominum. Si nocte tenebrosa (Review by Brian Robins)

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BACH, JOHANN CHRISTIAN: Salve Regina (Review by Brian Robins)

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BACH, JOHANN SEBASTIAN: Ascension Oratorio (Review by Bernard Jacobson)

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BACH, JOHANN SEBASTIAN: Cantatas Ich habe genug, BWV 82, Weichet nur, BWV 202 (Review by J. F. Weber)

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BACH, JOHANN SEBASTIAN: Cantatas Ich habe genung, BWV 82, Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten, BWV 202 (“Wedding Cantata“) (Review by George Chien)

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BACH, JOHANN SEBASTIAN: Cantatas No. 4, No. 131, No. 106, No. 196 (Review by George Chien)

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BACH, JOHANN SEBASTIAN: Cantatas Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht, BWV 211 (“Coffee Cantata'), Mer hahn en neue Oberkeet, BWV212 (“Peasant Cantata") (Review by Edward Strickland)

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BACH, JOHANN SEBASTIAN: Cantatas (Review by George Chien)

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BACH, JOHANN SEBASTIAN: Magnificat in D, BWV 243. Cantata (Review by George Chien)

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BACH, JOHANN SEBASTIAN: Magnificat, BWV243 (Review by George Chien)

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BACH, JOHANN SEBASTIAN: Magnificat. Cantata No. 51 (Review by Lynn René Bayley)

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BACH, JOHANN SEBASTIAN: Mass in B minor, BWV 232 (Review by Edward Strickland)

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BACH, JOHANN SEBASTIAN: Sheep may safely graze. Wedding Cantata (Review by Henry Fogel)

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BACH, JOHANN SEBASTIAN: St. John Passion, BWV 245. Easter Oratorio, BWV 249. Ascension Oratorio, BWV 11. Mass in b, BWV 232“ (Review by Brian Robins)

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BACH, JOHANN SEBASTIAN: Tilge, Höchster, Meine Sünden, BWV 1083 (Review by Ron Salemi)

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BACH, JOHANN SEBASTIAN: Weimar Cantatas (Review by George Chien)

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BALLARD, ROBERT: Entrée de luth. Branles de village (Review by Barry Brenesal)

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BARRATT: Sonata for Trumpet, Hautboy, Two Violins, and Basses (Review by David Johnson)

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BARTLET, JOHN: Sweete birds deprive us never (Review by Michael Ullman)

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BEACH, AMY CHENEY: Ecstasy. Chanson d'amour. A Mirage. Stella viatoris. Rendezvous. 3 Browning Songs. Romance for Violin and Piano. 3 Shakespeare Songs. Piano Trio in a. Nähe des Geliebten. Ich sagte nicht. Wir drei. Je demande à l'oiseau. Canzonetta. Elle et moi (Review by James H. North)

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BENDA, JIŘÍ ANTONÍN: Cephalus and Aurora (Review by David Johnson)

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BENDA, JIŘÍ ANTONÍN: Du kleine Blondine. Du fehlest mir. Venus, wenn du willst mich rühren. Cephalus and Aurora—Cantata. Philint ist still. Philint stand jüngst vor Babets Thür. Ich liebte nur Ismenen. Mein Thyrsis, dürft ich dir doch sagen. Belise starb. Lieber Amor, leihe mir. Mein Geliebter hat versprochen. Faulheit, itzo will ich dir. Eine trunkner Dichter leerte. Mir Armen, den des Fiebers Kraft. Von nun an, O Liebe. Das Andenken. Forte piano Sonatinas (Review by David Johnson)

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BENNET, JOHN: All creatures (Review by J. F. Weber)

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BLOW, JOHN: I little thought (Review by David Johnson)

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BLOW, JOHN: Lovely Salina (Review by David Johnson)

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BLOW, JOHN: Sappho to the Goddess of Beauty (Review by Lynn René Bayley)

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BLOW, JOHN: Stay, gentle Echo (Review by David Johnson)

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BLOW, JOHN: Venus and Adonis (Review by David Johnson)

Nature 

BLOW, JOHN: Venus and Adonis (Review by David Johnson)

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BLOW, JOHN: Venus and Adonis (Review by David Johnson)

Venus 

BLUNDEVILLE: Beneath this gloomy shade (Review by David Johnson)

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BOESSET: Que Philis a l’esprit léger (Review by Barry Brenesal)

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BOYCE: Concerto Grosso in E Minor (Review by David Johnson)

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BRITTEN: Sinfonietta, op. 1 (Review by James H. North)

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BUXTEHUDE: Das neugeborne Kindelein, BuxWV 13. Quemadmodum desiderai cervus, BuxWV 92. Nichts soll uns scheiden. BuxWV 77. Dixit Dominus. BuxWV 17. An filius non est Dei. BuxWV 6. Lobe den Herrn. BuxWV 71. Jesu, komm, mein Trost und Lachen. BuxWV 58. Herr, nun lässt du deinen Diener. BuxWV 37. Jesu dulcís memoria. BuxWV 57 (Review by Brian Robins)

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BUXTEHUDE: Ich habe Lust abzuscheiden, BuxWV 47. Salve, Jesu, Patris gnate unigenite, BuxWV 94. Jesu dulcís memoria, BuxWV 56. Mein Herz ist bereit, BuxWV 73. Fuga in C, BuxWV 174. Cantato Domine, BuxWV 12. Ich halte es dafür, BuxWV 48. Herr, wenn ich nur dich hab, BuxWV 38. Jesu, meine Freude, BuxWV 60 (Review by Brian Robins)

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BUXTEHUDE: Laudate pueri Dominum, BuxWV 69 (Review by J. F. Weber)

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BUXTEHUDE: Membra Jesu Nostri, BuxWV 75 (Review by J. F. Weber)

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BUXTEHUDE: O fröhliche Stunden, BuxWV 84. O dulcis Jesu, BuxWV 83. From Fried-und freudenreich Hin-farht, Part I, BuxWV 76 (Review by Brian Robins)

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BUXTEHUDE: O fröhliche Stunden. O dulcis Jesu. Fried- und freudenreiche Hinfahrt. Was mich auf dieser Welt betrübt. Schaffe in mir. Gen Himmel zu dem Vater mein. Singet dem Herrn. Sicut Moses. Herr, wenn ich nur dich hab (Review by Brian Robins)

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BUXTEHUDE: Sacred Cantatas (Review by Brian Robins)

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BUXTEHUDE: Vocal Music, Vol. 1 (Review by Brian Robins)

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CACCINI-NAUWACH: Amarilli (Review by Lynn René Bayley)

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CACCINI-NOTARI: Parlo, misero, o taccio? (Review by Lynn René Bayley)

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CACCINI, GIULIO: Amarilli (Review by Lynn René Bayley)

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CAMPION, THOMAS: Come let us sound. When to her lute (Review by Michael Ullman)

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CAMPION, THOMAS: Now hath Flora robbed her bowers. Move now with measured sound (Review by Henry Fogel)

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CAMPION, THOMAS: Now hath Flora. Move now. Woo her (Review by J. F. Weber)

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CAMPION, THOMAS: Though you are young and I am old. Come, cheerful day (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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CAMPION, THOMAS: Though you are young and I am old. Come, cheerful day (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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CARDON: Variations on 'Ah, vous dirai-je, maman' (Review by Tom Moore)

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CARISSIMI: I Naviganti (Review by Barry Brenesal)

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CARISSIMI: Lamento di Maria Stuarda (Review by Lynn René Bayley)

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CAVALIERI: Dalle più alte sfere (Review by Bernard Jacobson)

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CAVENDISH: Come, gentle swains (Review by J. F. Weber)

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CESTI: Già son morto (Review by Barry Brenesal)

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COPRARIO: Funeral Teares, RC 136-42. Suites, RC 113 and 116. Three Fantasias (Review by J. F. Weber)

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COPRARIO: Go happy man. While dancing rests. Come ashore. Ellis (Review by J. F. Weber)

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COUPERIN, FRANÇOIS: Leçon de ténèbres (Review by Lynn René Bayley)

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COUPERIN, FRANÇOIS: Troix Leçons de Ténèbres; Motet pour le jour de Paques, 'Victoria Christo resurgenti (Review by J. F. Weber)

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DANYEL: Eyes Look No More (Review by Michael Ullman)

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DANYEL: He whose desires are still abroad. Dost thou withdraw thy grace? Why canst thou not, as others do? (Review by Barry Brenesal)

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DANYEL: Like as the lute delights (Review by Michael Ullman)

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DANYEL: Songs for the Lute, Viol and Voice, 1606 (Review by Michael Ullman)

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DANYEL: Time, cruel Time. He whose desires are still abroad (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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DANYEL: Time, cruel time. He whose desires are still abroad (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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D'INDIA: Diana (Questo dardo, quest'arco). Amico, hai vinto. Piangono al pianger mio. Lamento d'Olimpia (Misera me!). Torna il sereno Zefiro. Sfere fermate (Review by J. F. Weber)

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D'INDIA: Piangono al pianger mio. Diana (Review by Henry Fogel)

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D'INDIA: Quella vermiglia rosa. Da l’onde del mio pianto (Review by Barry Brenesal)

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D'INDIA: Six Vocal Works (Review by J. F. Weber)

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D'INDIA: Six vocal works (Review by J. F. Weber)

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D'INDIA: Vocal Works (Review by J. F. Weber)

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DLUGORAJ, ALBERT: Fantasia (Review by Barry Brenesal)

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DOWLAND, JOHN: A Pilgrimes Solace (Review by Mortimer H. Frank)

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DOWLAND, JOHN: Airs, Songs, Pavans (Review by Barry Brenesal)

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DOWLAND, JOHN: Awake, sweet love. Can she excuse my wrongs? All ye whom Love. Dear, if you change. Semper Dowland semper dolens. Mister Dowland's midnight. Sorrow, stay! Die not before thy day. Mourn! Mourn! woeful heart. Now cease my wandering eyes. Behold a wonder here. The lowest trees. Me, me, and none but me. Farewell, too fair. Earl of Derby His Galliard. Mistress Winter's Jump. Stay, Time. Shall I strive. Thou mighty God (Review by Tom Moore)

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DOWLAND, JOHN: Can she excuse my wrongs? (Review by Bernard Jacobson)

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DOWLAND, JOHN: Can shee excuse. O sweet woods. It was a time. I saw my lady weepe. Flow my tear-es. Sorrow stay. Dye not before thy day. Mourne, mourne, day is with darknesse. Fine knacks for ladies. Farewell too faire. Time stands still. Behold a wonder here. Daphne was not so chaste. Me me and none but me. When Phoebus first did Daphne love. Say love if ever thou didst find. His golden locks. Time's eldest sonne. Farre from triumphing Court (Review by James Reel)

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DOWLAND, JOHN: Fiownot so fast, ye fountains. Time stands still (Review by Henry Fogel)

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DOWLAND, JOHN: First Booke of Songs (Review by Mortimer H. Frank)

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DOWLAND, JOHN: His golden locks Time hath to silver turned. It was a time when silly bees could speak. Far from triumphing Court. Flow not so fast, ye fountains. Time stands still (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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DOWLAND, JOHN: His golden locks Time hath to silver turned. It was a time when silly bees could speak. Far from triumphing Court. Flow not so fast, ye fountains. Time stands still (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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DOWLAND, JOHN: In this trembling shadow. I saw my Ladye weep (Review by Michael Ullman)

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DOWLAND, JOHN: Lachrimae or seaven teares. Flow my tears. If Floods of tears. Mourn, Mourn, Day is With Darkness Fled. M. George Whitehead His Almand. Paduan. Volta. Sorrow, come (Review by Michael Ullman)

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DOWLAND, JOHN: Mr. Henry Noel/Lamentations; Psalms and Sacred Songs (Review by Mortimer H. Frank)

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DOWLAND, JOHN: Shall I sue, shall I seek for grace? Go crystal tears (Review by Barry Brenesal)

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DOWLAND, JOHN: Songs and Lute Solos (Review by James A. Altena)

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DOWLAND, JOHN: THE ENGLISH ORPHEUS (Review by Tom Moore)

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DOWLAND, JOHN: Welcome, black Night (Review by J. F. Weber)

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EAST: Hence stars! You meaner beauties (Review by J. F. Weber)

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EAST: You meaner beauties of the night (Review by Henry Fogel)

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ECCLES, JOHN: Ah! how Lovely, sweet and dear. Awake, awake, thy Spirits Raise (Review by David Johnson)

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ECCLES, JOHN: Fixt on the fair Miranda's eyes. Releive, the fair Belinda said. Come, let us howle. Let us revell and roar. Hey hoe! (Review by David Johnson)

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EDWARDS, RICHARD: Where grypinge griefs (Review by Michael Ullman)

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FERRABOSCO II, ALFONSO: Pavan (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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FERRABOSCO II, ALFONSO: Pavan (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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FINGER, GOTTFRIED: Sonata for Violin, Hautboy, and Basse (Review by David Johnson)

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FORD, THOMAS: Go, passions, to the cruel fair (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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FORD, THOMAS: Go, passions, to the cruel fair (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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FRESCOBALDI: Toccatqa ottava. Canzona settima detta la Superba. Toccata nona. Toccata Seconda (Review by Barry Brenesal)

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GALILEI, MICHELANGELO: Toccata. Corrente. Volta (Review by Barry Brenesal)

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GIBBONS, CHRISTOPHER/LOCKE, MATTHEW: Cupid and Death (Review by David Johnson)

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GIBBONS, CHRISTOPHER/LOCKE, MATTHEW: Cupid and Death (Review by David Johnson)

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GIBBONS, CHRISTOPHER/LOCKE, MATTHEW: Cupid and Death (Review by David Johnson)

Venus 

GIBBONS, ORLANDO: Long live fair Oriana (Review by J. F. Weber)

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GILES, THOMAS: Triumph now (Review by J. F. Weber)

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GUÉDRON: Cessez, mortels, de soupirer (Review by Barry Brenesal)

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HALL, WILLIAM: These full two hours now (Review by David Johnson)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: "The Rival Queens" (Review by James Camner)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: 9 German Arias, HWV 202–10 (Review by Ron Salemi)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Aci, Galatea e Polifemo. Sonatas for Recorder and Continuo (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Alcina (Review by Bernard Jacobson)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Alessandro Severo (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Almira (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Arianna in Creta (Review by Bernard Jacobson)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Arias and duets from (Review by James Camner)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Armida abbandonata (Review by Bernard Jacobson)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Arrianna in Creta (Review by Michael Ullman)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Atalanta (Review by Bernard Jacobson)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Athalia (Review by Edward Strickland)

Josabeth 

HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Athalia (Review by James A. Altena)

Josabeth 

HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Berenice, regina d’Egitto (Review by Bernard Jacobson)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Carmelite Vespers (1707) (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Coelestis dum spirai aura. Laudate pueri, HWV 236 (Review by Bernard Jacobson)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Comfort Ye My People; Ev'ry Valley Shall Be Exalted; And the Glory of the Lord; But Who May Abide the Day of His Coming; Behold, a Virgin Shall Conceive; O Thou That Teilest Good Tidings; For unto Us a Child Is Born; Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter ofZion; Why Do the Nations So Furiously Rage Together? Let Us Break Their Bonds Asunder; Hallelujah! I Know That My Redeemer Liveth; Behold I Tell You a Mystery; The Trumpet Shall Sound; Worthy Is the Lamb That Was Slain (Review by George Chien)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Comfort ye my people; Ev'ry valley shall be exalted; And the glory of the Lord; But who may abide the day of his coming; Behold a virgin shall conceive; O thou that teilest good tidings; For unto us a child is born; Rejoice greatly, 0 daughter of Zion; Why do the nations so furiously rage together? Let us break their bonds asunder; Hallelujah; I know that my redeemer liveth; Behold I tell you a mystery; The trumpet shall sound; Worthy is the Lamb that was slain (Review by George Chien)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Concerto grosso in O, op. 6, no. 5. Concerto grosso in F, op. 3, no. 4a. Silete venti, HWV 242 (Review by J. F. Weber)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Duetto XV (Review by J. F. Weber)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Esther (first version) (Review by James A. Altena)

Israelite Woman 

HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Esther (Review by Vincent Alfano)

Israelite Woman 

HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Esther (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Ezio (Review by Bernard Jacobson)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Gloria (Review by Bernard Jacobson)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Gloria, HWV deest (Review by Ron Salemi)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: I know that my redeemer liveth (Review by Bernard Jacobson)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Italian Cantatas (Review by J. F. Weber)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Italian Cantatas (Review by Edward Strickland)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Jephtha (ed. Jane Glover). Concerto Grosso in C, “Alexander’s Feast”. Concerti a due cori Nos. 1–3. Zadok the Priest (Review by Ken Meltzer)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Jephtha (ed. Jane Glover). Concerto Grosso in C, “Alexander’s Feast”. Concerti a due cori Nos. 1–3. Zadok the Priest (Review by Bertil van Boer)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Jephtha (Review by J. F. Weber)

Angel 

HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Jephtha (Review by J. F. Weber)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Jephtha. Look Down, Harmonious Saint (Review by Ron Salemi)

Angel 

HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Joshua (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

Achsah 

HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Joshua (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Judas Maccabaeus (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

Israelitish Woman 

HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Judas Maccabaeus (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: La Resurrezione (The Resurrection) (Review by John Bauman)

Angelo 

HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: La Resurrezione (The Resurrection) (Review by John Bauman)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: La resurrezione (Review by James A. Altena)

Angelo 

HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Let God arise. My song shall be always. O praise the Lord with one consent (Review by Ron Salemi)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Lotario (Review by Bernard Jacobson)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Lotario (Review by Michael Ullman)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Meine Seele hört im Sehen (Review by Ron Salemi)

Angel 

HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Messiah Selections (Nos. 1-7, 12-17, 20, 21) (Review by John Bauman)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Messiah (Review by John W. N. Francis)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Messiah (Review by John Bauman)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Messiah (Review by John D. Wiser)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Messiah (Review by John Bauman)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Messiah. (Foundling Hospital Version, 1754) (Review by John Bauman)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Messiah (Review by George Chien)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Messiah (Review by George Chien)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Messiah (Review by Bernard Jacobson)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Nine German Arias, HWV 202-210. Sonata in F for Violin and Continuo, Op. 1, No. 12, HWV 370 (Review by J. F. Weber)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Nine German Arias. Sonata for Violin and Continuo, Op. 1, No. 12 (Review by J. F. Weber)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne; Anthem for the Foundling Hospital (Review by Mortimer H. Frank)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Opera Arias and Overtures (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Opera Arias and Overtures, Vol. 2 (Review by Bernard Jacobson)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Opera Arias and Overtures—2 (Review by Michael Ullman)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Orlando (Review by Jonathan Woolf)

Dorinda 

HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Partenope (Review by Bernard Jacobson)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Salve Regina. O qualîs de coelo sonus (Review by Bernard Jacobson)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Sharp thorns despising (Review by Henry Fogel)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Silete venti (Review by Lynn René Bayley)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Sonata a 5 in B♭. Armida abbandonata—Cantata. Organ Concerto No. 13 in F (“The Cuckoo and the Nightingale“) (Review by David Johnson)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Sosarme, rèdi Media (Review by Bernard Jacobson)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Süße Stille (Review by Ron Salemi)

Angel 

HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: The Triumph of Time and Truth (Review by J. F. Weber)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: The Triumph of Time and Truth (Review by J. F. Weber)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Trio Sonata in F, HWV 392 (Review by Ron Salemi)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Trio Sonata in g, HWV 404 (Review by Bernard Jacobson)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Tu fedel? tu costante? HWV 171. Mi palpita il cor, HWV132B. Alpestre monte, HWV 81. Tra le fiamme, HWV 1 70 (Review by J. F. Weber)

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HANDEL, GEORGE FRIDERIC: Utrecht Te Deum and Jubilate (Review by J. F. Weber)

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HANDFORD: Now each creature (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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HANDFORD: Now each creature (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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HASSE, J A: Cleofide (Review by David Johnson)

Cleofide 

HASSE, J A: Cleofide (Review by David Johnson)

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HASSE, J A: Cleofide (Review by Lynn René Bayley)

Cleofide 

HAYDN, FRANZ JOSEPH: Missa Sancii Nicolai; Missa Brevis (Review by John Ditsky)

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HAYDN, FRANZ JOSEPH: O tuneful voice. She never told her love. Sailor's song (Review by Tom Moore)

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HAYDN, FRANZ JOSEPH: The Creation (Review by James H. North)

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HILDEGARD OF BINGEN: Columbia aspexit (Review by Henry Fogel)

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HOLBORNE, ANTHONY: My Heavy Sprite (Review by Michael Ullman)

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HOOK, JAMES: The emigrant (Review by Tom Moore)

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HUME, CAPTAIN TOBIAS: Captaine Humes Poeticall Musicke (Review by Barry Brenesal)

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HUME, CAPTAIN TOBIAS: The first part of ayres (Review by Barry Brenesal)

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HUME, CAPTAIN TOBIAS: What Greater Grief (Review by Michael Ullman)

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HUWET, GREGORIUS: Fantasia (Review by Barry Brenesal)

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JACKSON, WILLIAM: Songs. Canzonetts. Piano Sonata in a, op.10/4 (Review by Bertil van Boer)

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JACKSON, WILLIAM: The day that saw thy beauty rise. Time has not thinn'd my flowing hair (Review by Tom Moore)

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JOHNSON, ROBERT: Almain (Review by Barry Brenesal)

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JOHNSON, ROBERT: Full fathom five thy father lies (Review by Barry Brenesal)

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JOHNSON, ROBERT: Pavan (Review by Barry Brenesal)

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JONES, ROBERT: If in this flesh (Review by Michael Ullman)

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JONES, ROBERT: Lie Down Poor Heart (Review by Michael Ullman)

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JONES, ROBERT: Might I redeem my errors (Review by Bernard Jacobson)

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JONES, ROBERT: The First Booke of Songes (1600) (Review by Tom Moore)

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JONES, ROBERT: The Muses Sardin (Review by Tom Moore)

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KAPSBERGER, JOHANN: Toccata (Review by Barry Brenesal)

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KING, ROBERT: False, foolish Heart! No; to what purpose (Review by David Johnson)

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KING, WILLIAM: I wonder what those lovers mean. What Mines of Sulphur. Go bid the Needle. It gave a pit'eous groan (Review by David Johnson)

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LALANDE: Leçon de ténèbres (Review by Lynn René Bayley)

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LAMPE: Britannia (Review by Ralph V. Lucano)

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LANIER: Bring away. The Marigold (Review by J. F. Weber)

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LAWES, WILLIAM: Ariadne’s Lament (Review by Lynn René Bayley)

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LAWES, WILLIAM: Gather your rosebuds (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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LAWES, WILLIAM: Gather your rosebuds (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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LAWES, WILLIAM: The Lark (Review by Henry Fogel)

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LEVERIDGE: Black and Gloomy as the Grave (Review by David Johnson)

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LINLEY THE ELDER, THOMAS: The lark sings high in the cornfield. Think not, my love, when secret grief (Review by Tom Moore)

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LUPO: Shows and nightly revels. Time that leads (Review by J. F. Weber)

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MACHAUT: Foy Porter (Review by Henry Fogel)

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MARCELLO, ALESSANDRO: Concerto in D Minor for Oboe, Strings, and Continuo (Review by Nils Anderson)

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MONTEVERDI: Chiome d'oro. O come sei gentile. Se pur destina. Non è de gentil core. Ohimè, dov'è il mio ben. Lament of Penelope, lo son pur. Cantate Domino. Sancta Maria. Laudate Dominum. Venite sitientes. Exulta filia Sion. O bone Jesu. Iste confessor (Review by J. F. Weber)

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MONTEVERDI: Con che soavità. Vorrei baciarti. Tempro la cetra. Mentre vaga. Come dolce hoggi. Chiome d'oro. S'el vostro cor. Ohimè dov'è il mio ben. Ogni amante. Parlo, miser'o taccio (Review by J. F. Weber)

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MONTEVERDI: Confitebor tibi, Domine. Voglio di vita uscir. Quel sguardo sdegnosetto. Maledetto sia l'aspetto (Review by Henry Fogel)

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MONTEVERDI: Dixit Dominus II. Contitebor tibi II. Beatus vir I. Laudate pueri II. Laudate dominum omnes gentes I. Deus tuorum militum. Magnificat a 8. Jubilet tota civitas. Salve Regina a 3 (Review by J. F. Weber)

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MONTEVERDI: Dolcissimo uscignolo. Vespro della Beata Vergine (Review by Bernard Jacobson)

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MONTEVERDI: Five Vocal Works (Review by J. F. Weber)

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MONTEVERDI: Five vocal works (Review by J. F. Weber)

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MONTEVERDI: L'Orfeo (Review by J. F. Weber)

La Musica 

MONTEVERDI: Lamento della ninfa (Review by Bernard Jacobson)

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MONTEVERDI: Madrigali erotici (Review by J. F. Weber)

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MONTEVERDI: Quel sguardo sdegnosetto. Ohimè ch'io cado. Lamento d'Olimpia (Voglio morire). Voglio di vita uscir. Maladetto sia l'aspetto (Review by J. F. Weber)

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MONTEVERDI: Sacred Vocal Music (Review by J. F. Weber)

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MONTEVERDI: Sacred vocal music (Review by J. F. Weber)

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MONTEVERDI: Selva morale e spirituale (Review by J. F. Weber)

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MONTEVERDI: Soprano Duets and Solos (Review by J. F. Weber)

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MONTEVERDI: Su le penne de' venti. Confìtebor tibi. Iste confessor. Laudate Dominum. Confìtebor tibi. Confìtebor tibi. Ab aeterno ordinata sum. Nisi Dominus. Deus tuorum militum (Review by J. F. Weber)

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MONTEVERDI: Su le penne. Confitebor II. Iste confessor II. Laudate Dominum IV. Confitebor V. Confitebor III alla francese. Ab aeterno. Nisi Dominus I. Deus tuorum militum II (Review by J. F. Weber)

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MONTEVERDI: Vespro della Beata Vergine (Review by J. F. Weber)

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MONTEVERDI: Vocal Works (Review by J. F. Weber)

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MORLEY: I saw my Ladye weeping (Review by Michael Ullman)

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MORLEY: Thirsis and Milla. Come sorrow, come. Shall I strive with words to move? (Review by Barry Brenesal)

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MOULINIÉ: Paisible et tenébreuse nuit (Review by Barry Brenesal)

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MOZART: Coronation Mass, K. 317. Vesperae Solennes de Confessore, K. 339 (Review by J. F. Weber)

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MOZART: Exsultate jubilate, K 165. Regina coeli, K 108. Ergo interest, K 143. Regina coeli, K 127 (Review by Bob Rose)

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MOZART: Exsultate, Jubilate, K. 165. Regina Coeli, K. 108. Ergo Interest, K. 143. Regina Coeli, K. 127 (Review by J. F. Weber)

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MOZART: Il re pastore (Review by Bob Rose)

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MOZART: Requiem, K. 626. (ed. Maunder) (Review by J. F. Weber)

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NAUWACH: Tempesta di dolcezza (Review by Lynn René Bayley)

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NOTARI: Ahi, che s’accresce in me (Review by Lynn René Bayley)

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PERGOLESI: Stabat Mater. Salve Regina in C Minor (Review by J. F. Weber)

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PIGOTT: Ask me not (Review by David Johnson)

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PILKINGTON: Rest sweet nymphs. Come all ye. Mustek deare sollace (Review by Michael Ullman)

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PINTO, GEORGE FREDERIC: Invocation to nature. Minuetto in A♭. A shepherd loved a nymph so fair. From thee, Eliza, I must go. Eloisa to Abelard (Review by Tom Moore)

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PRAETORIUS, MICHAEL: Polyhymnia (Review by J. F. Weber)

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PURCELL, DANIEL: On yonder Bed Supinely Laid. Underneath a gloomy shade (Review by David Johnson)

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PURCELL, DANIEL: With Horns and with Hounds. Sonata for Two Trumpets, Two Violins, Tenor, and Basses (Review by David Johnson)

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PURCELL, HENRY: Dido and Aeneas (Review by J. F. Weber)

Dido 

PURCELL, HENRY: Dido and Aeneas (Review by J. F. Weber)

Dido 

PURCELL, HENRY: Dido and Aeneas (Review by J. F. Weber)

Dido 

PURCELL, HENRY: Dido and Aeneas (Review by J. F. Weber)

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PURCELL, HENRY: Dido and Aeneas (Review by J. F. Weber)

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PURCELL, HENRY: Dido and Aeneas (Review by J. F. Weber)

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PURCELL, HENRY: Hail! Bright Cecilia (Review by Bernard Jacobson)

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PURCELL, HENRY: Hark! Hark! How All Things. Crown the Altar, Deck the Shrine. If Music Be the Food of Love. Not All My Torments. plaint 'O, O Let Me Weep!). I Attempt from Love's Sickness to Fly. Olinda in the Shades Unseen. Urge Me No More. Bess of Bedlam. Lovely, Lovely Albina. Sweeter Than Roses. Dear Pretty Youth. When First Amintas Sued fora Kiss. The Cares of Lovers. An Evening Hymn. Ye Gentle Spirits of the Air (Review by Elliott Kaback)

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PURCELL, HENRY: Hark! Hark! How all things. Crown the altar, deck the shrine. If music be the food of love. Not all my torments. O let me weep. I attempt from love's sickness to fly. Olinda in the shades unseen. Urge me no more. Bess of Bedlam. Lovely, lovely Albína. Sweeter than roses. Dear pretty youth. When first Amintas sued for a kiss. The cares of lovers. Ye gentle spirits of the air. An Evening Hymn (Review by Michael Ullman)

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PURCELL, HENRY: I Came, I saw, and was undon. They say youre angry. No; to what purpose. She loves, and she confesses (Review by David Johnson)

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PURCELL, HENRY: In all our Cinthia's shining sphere. Tell me why. As Amoret and Thyrsis lay. Fair Iris. Go tell Amynta. Why, my Daphne. What can we poor females do? Love and despair. In some kind dream. What a sad fate. Lost is my quiet. Stript of their green. You say 'tis love. For love ev'ry creature is formed (Review by J. F. Weber)

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PURCELL, HENRY: In all our Cinthia’s shining sphere. Tell me why. As Amoret and Thyrsis lay. Fair Iris and her swain. Why, my Daphne, why complaining? What can we poor females do? Love and despair. In some kind dream. What a sad fate is mine. Lost is my quiet for ever. Stript of their green our groves appear. You say ’tis love. For love ev’ry creature is formed by his nature (Review by Michael Ullman)

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PURCELL, HENRY: No, no, no, resistance is but vain. Sweeter than Roses. Lovely Albina. Let the dreadfull Engines. From Rosie Bow'rs. Love thou canst hear. The Fatal Hour. Lost is my Quiet. Bacchus is a Pow'r divine (Review by David Johnson)

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PURCELL, HENRY: Overture in G Minor, Z 772. Theodosius or The Force of Love, Z. 606. The Libertine or The Libertine Destroyed, Z. 600. The Massacre of Paris, Z. 604. Oedipus, Z. 583 (Review by Mortimer H. Frank)

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PURCELL, HENRY: Songs and Airs (Review by Elliott Kaback)

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PURCELL, HENRY: Songs and Dialogues (Review by J. F. Weber)

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PURCELL, HENRY: Songs and Dialogues (Review by Michael Ullman)

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PURCELL, HENRY: Songs and Lute Solos (Review by James A. Altena)

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PURCELL, HENRY: Stript Of their green our groves appear. Sigismondo (Review by Henry Fogel)

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PURCELL, HENRY: Symphony Bonduca (Review by David Johnson)

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PURCELL, HENRY: The Blessed Virgin’s Expostulation (Review by Lynn René Bayley)

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PURCELL, HENRY: The Indian Queen—Semi-opera Based on a Tragedy by John Dryden and Robert Howard with the Additional Act by Daniel Purcell (Review by Michael Ullman)

Cupid 

PURCELL, HENRY: The Indian Queen—Semi-opera Based on a Tragedy by John Dryden and Robert Howard with the Additional Act by Daniel Purcell (Review by Michael Ullman)

Indian Girl 

PURCELL, HENRY: The Indian Queen—Semi-opera Based on a Tragedy by John Dryden and Robert Howard with the Additional Act by Daniel Purcell (Review by Michael Ullman)

Zempoalla 

PURCELL, HENRY: Theatre Music (Review by Mortimer H. Frank)

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PURCELL, HENRY: Theatre Music—Volume 8 (Review by Michael Ullman)

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RAVENSCROFT: There were 3 ravens (Review by Bernard Jacobson)

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REGGIO: Now by my love. By Heav'n I'll tell her boldly. 'Tis well, 'tis well, with them. Then like some wealthy Island. I thought, I'll swear. Unhurt, untoucht. 'Tis a strange kind of Igno'rance. Though all thy gestures (Review by David Johnson)

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ROSSETER: What then is love but mourning? (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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ROSSETER: What then is love but mourning? (Review by Vincent Alfano)

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ROSSI, LUIGI: Tu sarai sempre. Dito o Cieli. O Cieli pietà. Lasso benché mi fugga. Pene che volete. Pietà, spietati lumi. Vorrei scoprirti (Review by Barry Brenesal)

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SALOMON: Go, lovely rose. Why still before these streaming eyes. O tuneful voice (Review by Tom Moore)

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SARACINI: Toccata (Review by Lynn René Bayley)

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SCARLATTI, ALESSANDRO: Stabat Mater. Concerto in a (Review by Brian Robins)

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SCARLATTI, F.: Dixit Dominus. Messa a 16 voci. Miserere (Review by Brian Robins)

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SCHIMMELPFENNIG: Dolce tempo passato (Review by Barry Brenesal)

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SCHÜTZ, HEINRICH: Christmas Story (Review by J. F. Weber)

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SCHÜTZ, HEINRICH: Die Geburt unsers Herren Jesu Christi (Review by Bernard Jacobson)

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SCHÜTZ, HEINRICH: Eile mich, Gott, zu erretten (Review by Barry Brenesal)

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SCHÜTZ, HEINRICH: Symphoniae Sacrae II, op. 10. SWV341-367 (Review by J. F. Weber)

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SHIELD: Hope and love. Ye balmy breezes, gently blow. 'Tis only no harm to know it, you know (Review by Tom Moore)

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SMITH, JOHN CHRISTOPHER: The Seasons (Review by Barry Brenesal)

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STORACE, BARNARDO: Passagagli sopra Alamire (Review by Brian Robins)

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STORACE, STEPHEN: The curfew (Review by Tom Moore)

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STRADELLA: Trionfate, invitti colli (Review by Lynn René Bayley)

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STRAVINSKY, IGOR: Suites for Small Orchestra (Review by James H. North)

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STROZZI: L’astratto (Review by Lynn René Bayley)

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STROZZI: Sacri musicali affetti, op. 5 (Review by Bertil van Boer)

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TIPPETT, MICHAEL: Divertimento on “Sellinger's Round“ (Review by James H. North)

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TOMKINS: Anthems and Consort Music (Review by J. F. Weber)

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TOMKINS: O Lord let me knowe. Sing unto God. Above the starrs. Woe is me. Thou art my king. Rejoice, rejoice and singe. 14 consort pieces (Review by J. F. Weber)

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TOPHAM: Sonata in Seven Parts (Review by David Johnson)

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VIVALDI, ANTONIO: Cantatas (Review by David Johnson)

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VIVALDI, ANTONIO: Catone in Utica (Review by Joel Kasow)

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VIVALDI, ANTONIO: Gloria in D, RV. 589. Nulla in mundo pax sincera, RV. 630 (Review by John Bauman)

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VIVALDI, ANTONIO: Gloria, RV.589; Nulla in mundo pax, RV.630 (Review by Nils Anderson)

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VIVALDI, ANTONIO: Griselda (Review by Joel Kasow)

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VIVALDI, ANTONIO: Griselda (Review by David Mason Greene)

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VIVALDI, ANTONIO: L’incoronazione di Dario (Review by Joel Kasow)

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VIVALDI, ANTONIO: Opera Arias and Sinfonias (Review by David Mason Greene)

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VIVALDI, ANTONIO: Ostro picta, armata spina, RV. 642. Gloria, RV. 589 (Review by George Chien)

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VIVALDI, ANTONIO: Ottone in villa (Review by Joel Kasow)

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VIVALDI, ANTONIO: Sonata in D Minor for 2 Violins and Continuo, Op. 1, no. 12 (“La Follia “). Cantata for Soprano and Continuo (Review by Nils Anderson)

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VIVALDI, ANTONIO: Tamerlano (Review by Joel Kasow)

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VIVALDI, ANTONIO: Tito Manlio (Review by Joel Kasow)

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WECKMANN: Kommet her zu mir alle (Review by J. F. Weber)

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WEELKES: Hark! all ye lovely saints. As Vesta was (Review by J. F. Weber)

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WELDON: Nature Framed Thee (Review by Lynn René Bayley)

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WELDON: The appointed Hour. Take, O take those Lips away (Review by David Johnson)

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WELDON: This way Mortal bend thy Eyes. Hark the glorious Voice of war (Review by David Johnson)

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WILBYE, JOHN: The Lady Oriana (Review by J. F. Weber)

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ZAMBONI, GIOVANNI: Sonata in c (Review by Brian Robins)

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ZIELEŃSKI: Offertoria et Communiones totius anni (Review by J. F. Weber)

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