Specialising in baroquemusic, Giuliano Carmignolahas won greatacclaim for his numerousrecordings on Archiv. Thistime, his period-sensitiveapproach is brought to bear on music ofthe early classical period – the violinconcertos of Haydn. These concertos,dating from the 1760s – relatively early inthe composer’s career – are not all thatoften heard, and these recordings might betheir perfect advocate. The Orchestre desChamps-Élysées, too, are renowned fortheir performances on period instruments– and the ensemble’s transparent sound isa perfect accompaniment to Carmignola’swonderful, clear tone. The sound is bold,clear and bursting with vitality. Highlyrecommended.

Evan Meagher is from Readings Hawthorn