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[Originale Vol. 4] Sounds of the Ages: The Pleasures of Period Instrumental Music! This time, the former Virgin Classics and Reflexe series features not only old music but also period instrument performances of works by composers as far back as the Romantic period. The new series includes albums that offer the best of "period-instrument performances" with innovative perspectives and interpretations. In addition, there is a lineup of albums that "evoke the atmosphere of the court (or the city)" of the time when they were composed. Fantasia" is often performed by viol consort, but London Baroque is characterized by the use of violins for the upper voices, which makes the melody clearer and softer. This is one of the best recordings of London Baroque. Year of recording: April 6-8, 1983 / Location: Temple Church, London, U.K.