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Philip Peters <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 16 May 1999 13:39:20 +0200
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Donald Satz wrote concerning Musica Antiqua Koln:

>I've mentioned them a few times, because they are a great ensemble.
>Their recordings of Bach's Brandenberg Concertos and Orchestral Suites
>are exemplary and highly personal - their pacing and brass prominence
>are outstanding.

Especially the BrandenbUrg concertos are vintage Bach IMO.  They play them
*fast* and I like the tempi.

>Concerning Heinichen, MAK did a fine job, but I am not yet convinced of the
>quality of Heinchen's music.  But, with the enthusiam expressed by Richard,
>I should give Heinichen a few more plays.

I have their twofer of Heinichen and played it often enough to find this
very pleasurable and competent music without any stroke of genius.

Philip

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