Vox feminae: Les Kapsber’girls
VOX FEMINAE Les Kapsber'girls Alpha 1098 Less than 18 months ago we highlighted Albane Imbs in this magazine as one to watch as lutenist and also founder of the vocal and instrumental ensemble Les Kapsber'girls (Awards issue 2024), now we welcome her third album with that talented ensemble on the Alpha label. The previous quartet of performers has been joined by Pernelle Marzorati on triple harp who augments a dazzling spectrum of string playing, all topped by sparkling singing. It's a clever programme too: an Italian vocal selection is punctuated by German instrumental works by their namesake, Hieronymus Kapsberger. The vocal pieces are all by baroque female composers ranging from the better-known Barbara Strozzi to the less familiar Lucia Quinciani and every piece is engaging and exciting making for a high energy, sonically delightful album that is best heard in two or three sittings. To read the full text of this review please visit Gramophone.co.uk ( May 2025 )
