CDs recorded by John Hadden -- Romanesca - Uccellini: Sonatas

Gramophone
"It is one of Andrew Manze's many strengths that he unfailingly responds to the technical and interpretative challenges of this repertoire with curiosity, stylistic propriety and playful imagination. Expressive delicacy, engaging inflexions and a discerning love of detail are all of the greatest assistance in bringing these pieces to life. In each of these departments Romanesca succeeds admirably, enlivening Uccellini's extravagant gestures with demonstrative panache and rhythmic vigour, the more introspective ones with affectionate warmth. The instrumental sonorities are rewarding, and this aspect of the performance has been very well captured by the sympathetic recorded sound."

BBC Music Magazine
"These sonatas, fluid in form and often mercurial in their mood shifts, range from dramatic flamboyance (op. 4/2) to the elegiac terseness of Op. 9/1 – the complete spectrum brought vividly to life in Romanesca's customary blend of acuity, flair and expertise." Performance FIVE STARS Sound FIVE STARS

Classic CD
"A typically invigorating release from one of the sassiest baroque ensembles...they bring the music to flamboyant life with a lip-smacking relish that has become their trademark...Manze's bowing is the equivalent of a singer's breath control, finely shaded nuance following finely shaded nuance. From refined introversion to in-your-face chutzpah Romanesca always gives 110% and the rapport is so intense it borders on the incestuous. Don't hesitate!" FIVE STARS

American Record Guide
"Here we have works for only one violin, suggesting more of a 'star' focus. And what a 'star' he is: Andrew Manze, Romanesca's leader and quite possibly the most formidable baroque fiddler in business today! Manze and his bunch while sharing interest in both color and agility, are on an altogether higher plane in terms of dramatic intensity and an almost speech-like playing tone. Manze is the choice for dazzling virtuosity in this material. ...there is no question that Manze has carved out an almost unchallenged position for himself on his instrument. Some of this disc falls into the must-hear-to-be-believed category. And, on top of that, he contributes fascinating and perceptive album notes."

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