CATALOGUE

"Shunske Sato offers a sound well adjusted to the expressive character of the concerto and an understandable phrasing, which gives clarity to the musical ideas and their transformations. The relationship with the Nieuwe Philharmonie Utrecht maintains a balance of interest between the soloist and the ensemble: Sato retains his personality, while the musicians of the orchestra have their own weight in the symphonic development of the work." (Sonograma)

"Leertouwer focuses on the details and nurtures the melodic lines... I really like the colorful and richly ornamented playing of soloist Shunske Sato" (Pizzicato)

"What remains is a performer whose commitment never wavers: on a two-manual instrument built by Andrea Restelli after Christian Vater, he skillfully and patiently coaxes out the sonic material, without smoothing out its nuances." (Anaclase)

"Friggi's sharply-etched staccatos and crystal-clear articulation make the best use of the instrument's unusual structure." (BBC Music Magazine)

"Performed superbly." (Ritmo)

"Andrea Friggi approaches this repertoire with a very balanced combination of stylistic rigor and expressive freedom. The musical discourse flows naturally, without affectation, and leaves space for the essential qualities of these pieces to emerge: the melodic lines, the taste for affective contrast and a subtle harmonic sophistication. His interpretation is characterized by a lively, flexible and nuanced articulation, which brings freshness and dynamism to the discourse." (Sonograma)

"Andrea Friggi emphatically opts for clarity, structure, and control. His phrasing is carefully defined, the ornamentation remains functional, and the rhythmic profiling is nowhere exaggerated... an interpretation in which stylistic discipline and architectural clarity constantly prevail." (OpusKlassiek)

"Sjungande Danser reveals itself as an experience that unfolds with captivating beauty. A work that transcends listening and invites us to immerse ourselves in it, to feel the movement beneath our skin, to hear the echo of ancient times, and to rediscover, through the voice, the very origins of dance." (Sonograma)

"The impeccable execution reveals an ensemble gifted with great cohesion and the rare ability to mix early, traditional, and modern music with fluidity and originality." (Folk Bulletin)

"A rarity for discerning record collectors with eclectic tastes." (Ritmo)

"The sound and phrasing of the baroque instruments are smooth, delicate and tasteful, but the musicians of Brú also know how to go wild, clearly relishing the blue notes woven into the repertoire." (Finnish Music Quarterly)

"This theatrical and dramatic quality is skillfully emphasized by the effective direction of Samuele Lastrucci and just as effectively conveyed by his ensemble I Musici del Gran Principe, which makes its debut with this recording... The excellent performances of the solo singers deserve special mention. The anguish with which Valeria La Grotta approaches Olimpia abbandonata by Netti is spine-chilling. Together, the singers complement and contrast each other excellently... A fine disc, without a doubt." (Scherzo)

"Soprano Valeria La Grotta and baritone Mauro Borgioni give hearty and convincing voice to these characters, both fully in command of a wide vocal range and effective theatrical expression." (American Record Guide)

"The performance by Valeria La Grotta and Mauro Borgioni brings this repertoire to life with conviction. The two voices complement each other with balance and flexibility and highlight its dialogic character and essential expressive contrasts. The accompaniment of I Musici del Gran Principe, under the direction of Lastrucci, reinforces this dramatic dimension through a reading attentive to the timbral refinement and the balance between the different lines of the ensemble." (Sonograma)

"The excellent performances live up to the quality of the poetry... I, for one, am very happy to now be part of Rolli’s, and Stile Galante’s, audience." (American Record Guide)

"The recording combines heritage recovery, conceptual coherence and a stylistically refined interpretation... Stefano Aresi's direction stands out for the balance between structural clarity and expressive flexibility, as well as for a special attention to the relationship between textual declamation and melodic line. The vocal ensemble offers a varied and cohesive timbre palette, which highlights the affective dimension of these lyrical miniatures." (Sonograma)

"Stile Galante opted for an approach in which meticulousness and historical insight predominate... The texts steer towards a musically light, elegant, almost conversational style, in which expression, rhetoric, and ornamentation are essential. The vocal cast is rich and varied, resulting in a charming palette of colors." (OpusKlassiek)

"The songs... do possess a certain charm. Much of this is due to the assured direction of someone with a solid artistic background and to the effective performances by the group of soloists." (Scherzo)