1 January 1900
CDReview
Handel: Six Concerti Grossi Op 3
CDH55075 

‘Another thoroughly excellent release which leaves me waiting with delighted impatience for the next instalment’ (CDReview)
1 January 1900

Handel: The Choice of Hercules
CDA67298 

‘This new recording of the little-known Choice Of Hercules is a welcome addition to their discography … as usual with The King’s Consort recordings, the playing of the musicians is tight and balanced, with a fine equilibrium between soloists, chorus and orchestra’ (MusicWeb International)
1 January 1900
Répertoire, France
Handel: The Choice of Hercules
CDA67298 

«Le King’s Consort est énergique et vif … le chœur est remarquable, surtout dans la vaillance grace à la magnifique présence de ses basses … cette version surpasse largement celles qui l’ont précedée» (Répertoire, France)
1 January 1900
Cathedral Music
Handel: The Choice of Hercules
CDA67298 

‘The confident performance by The King’s Consort is compelling and full of refinement, catching the music’s flavour and drama brilliantly’ (Cathedral Music)
1 January 1900
American Record Guide
Handel: The Choice of Hercules
CDA67298 

‘Fine notes and full texts complete yet another example of King’s superlative recording activities – a must for Handelians’ (American Record Guide)
1 January 1900
Early Music Review
Handel: The Choice of Hercules
CDA67298 

‘Robert King is a fine Handelian, in that he uses the best players and some of the more characterful singers around … some very fine singing’ (Early Music Review)
1 January 1900
Musical Opinion
Handel: The Choice of Hercules
CDA67298 

‘In its colour and tunefulness this is extracted essence of Handel, immaculately performed by Robert King’s finely disciplined forces’ (Musical Opinion)
1 January 1900
Early Music
Handel: The Choice of Hercules
CDA67298 

‘Excellent soloists … nicely pointed playing and singing from orchestra and chorus’ (Early Music)
1 January 1900
Fanfare, USA
Handel: The Choice of Hercules
CDA67298 

‘A glowing and altogether irresistible sound’ (Fanfare, USA)
1 January 1900
Organists' Review
Handel: The Choice of Hercules
CDA67298 

‘Another major release from one of our most accomplished Baroque outfits’ (Organists' Review)
1 January 1900
The Evening Standard
Handel: The Choice of Hercules
CDA67298 

‘This is a lovely performance. All the soloists are in exceptionally good voice … Robert King directs proceedings with his spry confidence’ (The Evening Standard)
1 January 1900
Goldberg
Handel: The Choice of Hercules
CDA67298 

‘Strong choral singing and excellent orchestral playing add to the merits of a performance that bears all the characteristic hallmarks of Robert King’s stylish, vital direction … strongly recommended’ (Goldberg)
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