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William Boyce: 8 Symphonies - The English Concert / Trevor Pinnock
Paul Goodwin, Trevor Jones, Julie Lehwalder
William Boyce: 8 Symphonies - The English Concert / Trevor Pinnock
Genre: Classical
 
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Superb recording!
Lars Hinnum | 06/03/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"When you hear these 8 symphonies you will notice that William Boyce (1711-1779) is a very great and enjoyable english baroque and rococo composer. Try listen to the "symphony no. 8 in D minor" especially the last movement and you will think: How great the music was in the 18th-century. The outstanding conductor Trevor Pinnock and his authentic instruments ensemble The English Concert gives a first-class, lively and superb performance. This cd is highly recommendable."
Pinnock does it again
Lars Hinnum | 02/08/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I love the overtures (or symphonies) of William Boyce, the "English Bach," as I'm sure most lovers of late baroque music do. Trevor Pinnock et al. are in superb form here; I'd say this is the Boyce Symphonies disc to purchase."
Great, great music
J. Chen | West Lafayette, IN USA | 03/29/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I didn't know anything about William Boyce before I bought this CD, and now I am hooked on his music! His music is wonderful, very bright, happy, and highly enjoyable. I've been told that he is also known as the "English Bach," and I don't think that's an exaggeration. Boyce's music is in a somewhat conservative Baroque style, even though he lived during the end of the Baroque period, when the early Classical and Rococo music dominated the music scene. However, I am certain his music must have been a hit, especially these 8 symphonies. Briliant music performed by Trevor Pinnock's briliant English Consort, this CD is a must-have! My personal favourites are symphonies #1 and #4."