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from notes by Catherine Bott © 2006
extrait des notes rédigées par Catherine Bott © 2006
Français: Hypérion
aus dem Begleittext von Catherine Bott © 2006
Deutsch: Anne Steeb/Bernd Müller
Delectatio angeli ‘The vivid ambience of the recordings, the quality of the chosen compositions, the incisive, animated, full-toned precision of the fiddle playing and ... ‘Delectable is just about the right word for this sequence of pieces sung by Catherine Bott, with and without the fiddles of Pavlo Beznosiuk and Mark ...» More |
The Courts of Love - Music from the time of Eleanor of Aquitaine ‘Refreshingly unusual’ (Gramophone) ‘What type of voice feels right for different periods and repertoires is almost entirely subjective. But that is how Mara Kiek sounds to me—absolutely ...» More |
The Marriage of Heaven and Hell ‘A wonderful collection. Lusciously sung sensuous music … a remarkable addition to the distinguished series of records from Gothic Voices’ (Gramo ... ‘Gothic Voices at its most imaginative. The group's choice of repertory is sublime and the freedom of its interpretation is bracing. Recommended’ (BBC ...» More |