Les Arts Florissants/Agnew | Classical review

Union Chapel, LondonWhile the Barbican has been hosting the bulk of the ongoing celebration of the 30th anniversary of Les Arts Florissants, this programme consisting of Monteverdi's Sixth Book of Madrigals transferred aptly to a smaller and more atmospheric venue. Tenor Paul Agnew sang as one of the seven vocalists from the French baroque specialist group, and also directed the ensemble, which included four continuo players – though the term director has never been more lightly worn....

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