baroque music
KA001: Duo Van Gele - Taylor, Greensleeves: The intimate character of recorder and harp together is ideal for bringing out the delicacy and liveliness of the early chamber music repertoire, ranging from the middle ages till the early baroque. The duo Van Gele/Taylor performs on a unique collection of copies of historical harps and recorders made by the world's leading builders. read more
KA005: Some Strange Felicity, Sospiri Ardenti: The music of two generations of English composers comes vividly to life in a program created around Shakespearean theater music by the ensemble Sospiri Ardenti.
Based on the plays Twelfth Night and The Tempest - two of the best-loved Shakespearean comedies (which were richly provided by Shakespeare himself with musical moments), this program presents dramatized scenes from the plays, incorporating 16th- and 17th-century songs, instrumental works and dance. Soprano and alto voice, recorder, harpsichord and lute. read more
KA002: Bach, Cello Suites I-III, Geert Van Gele: In a program that has proved very popular with audiences, each of the first three of Bach’s six cello suites is fit to the type of recorder that brings out the suite’s special qualities. The deep-sounding bass recorder embodies the melancholy drama of Suite no. 2, while the lively sound of the alto recorder sparkles with the youthful enthusiasm of Suite no. 3. The mild timbre of the "voice flute" (a tenor recorder in D) perfectly fits the calm maturity of Suite no. 1. read more
