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An outstanding performance from Christina Pluhar's army of generals, but a flawed Barbican live stream. 

A radiant chemistry between Céline Scheen and Philippe Jaroussky is evident in an evening of Caldara and Pergolesi in Bucharest. 

While maybe not for the musical puritans, this was the perfect showcase for an exceptional group of musicians to demonstrate their formidable technical and interpretative talents and to respectfully give some new vitality to the magical works of Purcell.

In Milan, a timely reminder of the contemporary appeal of Bach's music. 

Collegium 1704 serves up a sumptuous Christmas confection with lush cantatas drawn from the dark pages of European history.

Admittedly, it has been quite some time since I heard a St Matthew Passion in a concert hall as opposed to a church. The Concert Hall of the Danish Radio in Copenhagen is an impressive building both inside and out; it was well-filled and buzzing with excitement for a passion featuring the radio orchestra, choir as well as young and attractive international soloists.