There is a growing interest In playing music of the classical period in an authentic style-that is not merely using authentic instruments but playing them according to instructions found in contemporary books and tutors. These two programmes demonstrate two possible ways of interpret- ing these precepts.
ACADEMY OF ANCIENT MUSIC Monica Huggett (violin) Jan Schlapp (viola)
Anthony Pleeth (cello)
Christopher Hogwood (forte-piano)
Mozart Duo in G, for violin and viola (K 423)
Haydn Piano Trio in a (Hxv18)
Mozart Piano Quartet, in G minor (K 478)