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“Ripe emotional tension...impeccable technique." Gramophone "The playing is immaculate..." The Sunday Times “Retrospect's Purcell makes a release of the three-part sonatas a mouthwatering matter of urgency.” BBC Music Magazine • The four Baroque instrumentalist super stars are reunited in ‘Henry Purcell: Twelve Sonatas in Three Parts’. • Recorded at St George’s, Chesterton, the recording beautifully captures the timeless beauty of Purcell’s most highly regarded instrumental works. • The group’s debut recording, released to celebrate the 350th birthday of Henry Purcell, was selected as a finalist in the Baroque Instrumental category at the 2009 Gramophone Awards, was named Gramophone Editor’s Choice and the recording was also included in the prestigious Top 100 Albums of 2009 in The Sunday Times, a list that covers all genres from rock and pop, to jazz and classical. • Purcell’s sonatas display the composer’s innate ability at blending influences from French, Italian and English music; exotic dissonances can be heard alongside the unique use of counterpoint to create these exceptional works. • Retrospect Trio consists of musicians of international repute brought together by their shared passion for historically-informed music-making. Sophie Gent (violin), Matthew Truscott (violin) and Jonathan Manson (bass viol) are joined by Retrospect Ensemble’s Artistic Director, Matthew Halls (harpsichord / organ), for this recording. • Founded by Matthew Halls, Retrospect Trio is formed under the umbrella of the larger Retrospect brand in order to focus specifically on the rich and varied trio sonata repertoire of the 17th and 18th century. BBC Music Magazine Chamber Disc of the Month: 'The Retrospect Trio speak the language of Purcell as if it was their mother tongue.' more >> allmusic.com 'The ensemble's sound is exquisite, and the pair of violinists and the basso continuo of bass viol and harpsichord or organ produce a vibrant blend that gleams with authentic period sonorities and ornamentation.' more >> The Sunday Times 'Entrancing' more >> Early Music Review '...the best recording of these works I have ever heard...' more >> International Record Review IRR Outstanding Award: 'This is an utterly delightful disc.' more >> MusicWeb International 'Now they complete the set with the three-part works, in which they are just as recommendable if not even more so.' more >> The Irish Times 'The sonatas are among the best you'll find...' more >>