Harmonia Podcast #146: Year-End Top Ten List

Once again, its that time of year. Whether you love or despise the obligatory top ten lists that crop up all over the place, they inevitably have something to offer, no matter your taste.

This round of Harmonia’s list (the third) has quite a bit of variety. All of the recordings are not only exceptional, but absolutely memorable. Many became instant favorites after a first playing. If you’ve been following the program and podcast, you’ll definitely notice which ones I’m talking about.

Enjoy.

Listen: #146—Top Ten Discoveries of 2010

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Buy:

• Various, Yr a Oydo, More Hispano
• Various, Let Me in This Ae Night, Norman/Greenberg
• Various, Waytes, Piffaro Renaissance Band
• Various, D’amore e tormenti, Andueza/Baena
• G.P. Telemann, String Concertos, Musica Antiqua Koln
• Various, The Forgotten Kingdom, Jordi Savall
• J.S. Bach, Sonaten BWV 1027-29/38, Weber/Hill
• G.F. Handel, Opera Arias, Bejun Mehta and Freiburg Baroque
• Various, The Black Dragon, Cançonièr
• Various, Bolivian Baroque, vol. 3, Florilegium

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