Photo: Courtesy of Joanne Rile Artists Management
British violinist Monica Hugget directs the European Union Baroque Orchestra in the Channel Classics recording "Birds, Beasts, and Battles."
The Hungaroton label catalog is filled with recordings of music that you’d be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. One gem is a program of Quantz flute concertos with baroque flutist Benedek Csalog and Aura Musicale. Csalog’s playing is as virtuosic as the ensemble’s is magnetic.
The European Union Baroque Orchestra* has released on a handful of recordings, yet they’ve all been exceptional for their terrific performances. Their 1992 Channel Classics label CD entitled “Birds, Beasts, and Battles” is a favorite. Directed by Monica Huggett, the program is an electric romp through the music of Biber, Schmelzer, Muffat, and Vivaldi.
*Formerly known as the European Community Baroque Orchestra.
