Antonín Reicha/Sigismund Neukomm: Quintets

Time to dive into the delightful world of early 19th-century chamber music with Stephan Siegenthaler and the Stamic Quartet Prague's latest offering, "Reicha & Neukomm: Quintets." This album is a breath of fresh air in a musical landscape overrun by synthetic beats and auto-tuned vocals. Siegenthaler showcases his virtuosity on the flute, effortlessly gliding through the intricate melodies composed by Antoine Reicha and Sigismond Neukomm. The Stamic Quartet Prague provides the perfect accompaniment, their strings seamlessly weaving in and out of Siegenthaler's flights of fancy. The standout track on this album has to be Reicha's Quintet in E-flat major. The interplay between the flute and the strings is simply mesmerising, drawing the listener in and refusing to let go until the final note has been played. While some may dismiss this album as being too old-fashioned, those with an open mind will be rewarded with a musical experience unlike any other. So dim the lights, pour yourself a glass of wine, and let Stephan Siegenthaler and the Stamic Quartet Prague transport you to a bygone era of elegance and sophistication. You won't regret it.