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Building a Library: Biber: ‘Rosary’ or ‘Mystery’ Sonatas

With Andrew McGregor. Including 9.30am Building a Library: Biber's Mystery Sonatas. 10.45am New Releases: Beethoven symphonies. 11.45 Disc of the Week: Handel: Amadigi di Gaula.

Andrew McGregor introduces Radio 3's weekly programme devoted to all that's new in the world of recorded music.

Building a Library:
Biber: ‘Rosary’ or ‘Mystery’ Sonatas

Reviewer - Francis Knights

First Choice:
John Holloway (violin), Tragicomedia: Davitt Moroney (harpsichord/organ), Stephen Stubbs (lute/chitarrone), Andrew Lawrence-King (harp/regal), Erin Headley (gamba/lirone)
Virgin Veritas 0724356206229 (2CDs, Budget)

Other Recommendations:

Andrew Manze (violin), Richard Egarr (harpsichord/organ), Alison McGillivray (cello [Sonata XII])
Harmonia Mundi HMU 907321.22 (2CDs, Mid Price)

Maya Homburger (violin), Camerata Kilkenny: Malcolm Proud (harpsichord/organ), Brian Feehan (theorbo), Siobhan Armstrong (harp), Sarah Cunningham (gamba), Barry Guy (double bass)
Maya Recordings MCD0603 (2CDs)

CD Review BAL Catalogue Data
bal.biber:
bal.biber.rosary.mystery.sonatas

3 hours, 15 minutes

Broadcast

  • Sat 15 Mar 2008 09:00

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