I love the violin for its incredible emotive range. With a violin in hand, a master can paint so many pictures: a romp through a field, a sun-dappled parlour, a stately march, a manic pandemonium. Or nature in full bloom,

Antigono (excerpts) (1762) Messa per San Marco: Concerto a 4 in D Major (1766) Baldassare Galuppi (18 October 1706 – 3 January 1785) was an Italian composer, nicknamed “Il Buranello” because of his origin on the island of Burano, near the city of Venice. He

Mr. Corelli in London Corelli’s Concerto It is very rare to hear such wonderful recorder music. This is a fascinating performance by Maurice Steger with the English Concert, presenting the beautiful concertos by Arcangello Corelli. Definitely a must have.

Concerto per flauto Maurice Steger, recorder Laurence Cummings, conductor The English Concert From Mr. Corelli in London (2010) Released by Harmonia Mundi Corelli: Concerto per flauto Mr. Corelli in London It is very rare to hear such wonderful recorder music.

Introduction and allegro Ieuan Jones, harp William Bennett, flute James Campbell, clarinet Allegri String Quartet From Ravel & Poulenc – Complete Chamber Music for Woodwinds (2006) Released by Cala Records Ravel: Introduction and allegro I am not usually a fan

written by Melissa, for Juliette. In her annual attempt to inject some culture into her nineteen-year-old daughter’s life, my mother forced me to attend the Festival International d’Opéra Baroque in Beaune. So it was with resignation and not a little

James Campbell, oboe Sonata for Oboe, Ad libitum – Allegretto From French Chamber Music For Woodwinds – Disc 2 (2006) Released by Cala Records Ltd Saint-Saëns: Sonata for Oboe Along with the sonata for clarinet and the sonata for bassoon,