Innovative instrumentation, unusual repertoire and an ensemble with a profound knowledge of historical performance practice makes this Irish Baroque Orchestra Linn debut unmissable. This programme of 18th century concertos is an attractive listening tour through the German courts, revealing unknown jewels. Concerti BizarriAmerican Record Guide
'...an extremely fine program...filled with a wide variety of coloristic explorations and combinations typical of the time'
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Gramophone
'Monica Huggett has allotted the solo opportunities across her brilliantly varied seven-concerto-strong Concerti Bizarri programme to the existing musicians of the Irish Baroque Orchestra, and the subsequent performances are unfailingly superlative.'
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BBC Music Magazine

Concerto Choice: 'A feast of Baroque viruosity: Monica Huggett directs 'deliciously alert' performances.'
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MusicWeb International
'All of [the players] deliver wonderful performances. I should probably mention Peter Whelan because his solo part in Graupner's concerto is very virtuosic and he delivers an impressive performance.'
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MDR Kultur
„Das irische Ensemble agiert mit eminenter Verve, transparent und schlank geführtem Ton. Hohe Beweglichkeit korrespondiert mit "historisch-informierter" Spielweise. Geradlinigkeit und Präzision haben Priorität vor exzentrischer Volte.“
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NDR
CD of the Week / CD der Woche: „Die Musiker des Irish Baroque Orchestra kosten die Feinheiten der Kompositionen mit Wonne aus.“
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Early Music Review

'The music is always ear-catching and the captivating performances (and the bright recording) abound with verve and energy...'
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BBC Radio 3 ‘Record Review’
'…the curious and rather delightful Triple Concerto from Christoph Graupner…spirited music making in a recording that brings us close to the chamber music, but never stifles the sound.'
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Irish Times

'luscious colours and deep sonorities'
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Pizzicato

„Es ist diese Verbindung von Drive und Feinfühligkeit, die dieses brillante Programm so besonders macht.“
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The Guardian
'Monica Huggett makes the point that 18th-century soloists were often just virtuoso ensemble principals taking their turn front-of-stage. And that's what happens on this fine album from the Irish Baroque Orchestra...the playing is lovely, with great poise from Huggett and standout charismatic bassoon playing from Peter Whelan...'
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Music for Several Instruments Blog
'This is amazing music...The IBO soloists and players are all superb, providing the best possible advocacy for this unfamiliar music.'
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