Sounds Baroque, Julian Perkins, Anna Dennis & Andrew Radley - Conversazioni II - Duelling Cantatas

Harpsichordist extraordinaire Julian Perkins directs his period-instrument ensemble Sounds Baroque, joined by soprano Anna Dennis and countertenor Andrew Radley in Duelling Cantatas, the second of a series called Conversazioni that explores music which was presented at the artistic gatherings of 18th century Rome's Arcadian Academy.Following an acclaimed first release in a series called Conversazioni, exploring the wealth of vocal and instrumental music presented at the artistic gatherings of 18th century Rome's Arcadian Academy, harpsichordist extraordinaire Julian Perkins and his period-instrument ensemble Sounds Baroque follow with an equally scintillating concept album, Duelling Cantatas. Soprano Anna Dennis and countertenor Andrew Radley engage in a contest of style and beauty in cantatas by Handel, Gasparini and Alessandro Scarlatti, likewise the virtuoso instrumentalists in works by Caldara and Domenico Scarlatti. Breathing vibrant life into these spirited scores, Sounds Baroque suitably lives up to its motto, Music for Then, Living Now. Personnel: Sounds Baroque, Julian Perkins (harpsichord, director), Anna Dennis (soprano), Andrew Radley (countertenor)Critical acclaim for Sounds Baroque's 'Conversazioni I - Cantatas from a Cardinal's Court' (AV2197): Young musicians, fuelled by intellectual curiosity and a corporate commitment to excellence, with enterprise and genuine flair. - Classic FMA stylish ornament to the most discerning Cardinal's Court. Roll on Conversazioni 2! - BBC Music MagazineI look forward eagerly to the promised Conversazioni II. - International Record Review