Instrument: Ensemble (vocal and orchestral)

Le Poème Harmonique undertakes musical time-travelling from regal Versailles to vibrant Venice, where divine harmonies collide with earthly celebrations.

***11

Solomon’s Knot unravel Bach family motets in a different way

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Leighton Jones, 04 Dec

Taking two generations of the Bach family, Solomon’s Knot reinvigorate their motets with vision and excellent execution.

****1

A brief journey into the timeless world of Meredith Monk

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Kurt Gottschalk, 23 Sep

The North American premiere of Indra's Net finds Meredith Monk back in her familiar, inexplicable realm.

*****

Dazzling King Arthur from Vox Luminis in Valletta

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David Smythe, 14 Jan

Vox Luminis, directed by Lionel Meunier and his dozen hand-picked singers, delight with a virtuosic performance of Purcell’s King Arthur at the Valletta Baroque Festival.

*****

Follia! Zefiro thrills at Valletta Baroque Festival

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David Smythe, 12 Jan

Directed by oboist Alfredo Bernadini, Ensemble Zefiro's programme themed around La Follia is thrillingly played, human, edgy and unpredictable.

*****

Epiphany meditation from Paul Agnew and Les Arts Florissants

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David Karlin, 05 Jan

In the intimate setting of Lauenen Church, Agnew and Les Arts Florissants introduce us to the austere sound world of Marc-Antoine Charpentier and other French composers of 17th-century sacred music.

***11

Pure entertainment from early opera: La finta pazza

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David Karlin, 07 May

Extraordinary singing and acting from Mariana Flores stands out in a joyous concert performance of one of the first operas ever written.

****1