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"Led from the harpsichord by Darbourne, the instrumentalists communicated joy in their playing without compromising grace or precision... they brought Purcell's dance rhythms captivatingly to life."
Opera Magazine (Sept. 2020)
" ... the well-sprung, sensitive playing of an instrumental ensemble led by Jonathan Darbourne."
* * * * The Stage (Sept. 2021)
"Newcomer of the year" [for Vache Baroque]
Opera Now 2022
H. Purcell: I Was GladNature's Voice
00:00 / 04:39
Trad., arr. Higginbottom: Down By The Sally GardensThe Arb Ensemble
00:00 / 03:25
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