Les caracteres de la danse (2011)
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REVIEWS
“... a delight... exquisitely played... so spellbinding that you’ll find yourself transported to another time and place... an authentic jewel...”
Fanfare Magazine (USA)
“... La Tour Baroque Duo delivers a delightful glimpse into Baroque instrumental music, infused with their own fresh and energetic interpretations.” Early Music America (USA) “... an interesting program... Overall, it emanates a quiet sense of reverence. Emotion and musicality are in store throughout this excellent disc.” La Scena Musicale (Canada) “... an excellent recording... Blackmore’s recorder and harpsichord playing is sensitive and decisive ... Michel Cardin’s accompaniment is an equal partnership.” Fanfare Magazine (USA) “Both artists are masters of their trade ... The whole programme makes for an hour of pleasant listening.” Lute News (England) “This disc offers a rich panorama of contrasting works ... The two performers are very accomplished players and demonstrate a great musical complicity...” Le joueur de luth (France) “... an imaginative program... Blackmore is a skilled recorder player with a world-class collaborator in the person of Michel Cardin...” Fanfare Magazine (USA) “... a lively program of contrasts and variety.... the two players play as equals, both bringing their unique personalities and musical ideas to each piece.” Lute Society of America Quarterly (USA)
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The Last Time I Came O’er the Moor (2012)
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REVIEWS “The effect produced by these two outstanding musicians is utterly enchanting, and the music couldn't be more irresistible ... an unalloyed pleasure.”
Fanfare (USA)
“The performance by the duo is excellent ... Blackmore is an adept soloist [and] Michel Cardin is equally fine ... such outstanding renditions ought to be part of every collection." Fanfare (USA) “... a most enjoyable disc ... The tunes are attractive, and Blackmore and Cardin have a relaxed approach that fits well with the music.”
Fanfare (USA) “...[a] very attractive program, full of enchanting tunes, rich and varied ... a listening pleasure from beginning to end.”
Le joueur de luth (France) |
Music at the Time of Louisbourg (2013)
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“Blackmore and Cardin, both individually and together as a duo, are amazing musicians. I simply can't imagine a more perfectly assembled and soul-satisfying program than the one the La Tour Baroque Duo has put together on this CD, nor can I imagine it being more ravishingly played.”
Fanfare (USA)
“The duo ensemble performs these works with grace and ease. Their intonation is without flaw, and they have an excellent sense of phrasing. The recorded sound is quite lively, which makes the ensemble even more vibrant. This is a disc that one ought to have." Fanfare (USA) “What strikes the listener is the variety of both the music and the performance touches. The chaconne which opens the disc is lovingly caressed by the players, phrased with genuine sensitivity. Blackmore's harpsichord is sparkling and alive with rhythmic animation. Cardin's sensitivity on the theorbo is evident throughout as well. This is music-making that communicates real charm and enjoyment.
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Something Choice and Excellent (2015)
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Robert de Visée à Versailles (2017) CHAMBER MUSIC: THE BOOKS OF 1682 & 1686
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