I have been rediscovering some of my favourite discs, now upsampled on (or through) my new G91. They really do sound better! One disc that seems especially sweeter for it is Bach: Solo & Double Violin Concertos (BWV 1041-1043, 1060) played by Andrew Manze and Rachel Podger with the Academy of Ancient Music on the Harmonia Mundi label. You can buy this via Amazon for about �5, or in a good music shop for just a couple of pounds more.

Don't be put off by the drippy angel with a violin on the cover (yuk). The disc inside is nothing like that. It includes the great D minor double concerto. The sublime interplay of the two solo violins, especially in the beautiful slow movement, makes this one of my all time favourite pieces, but everything on this disc is top drawer.

Some critics object to the fact that Manze sometimes embellishes the solo part, but I love that, and it makes the recording distinctive.

Also check out a live performance of the D minor double concerto from the Proms, in three parts on Youtube. This would doubtless annoy the purists even more (because they take more liberties) but how can anyone fail to see or hear the joy in it?

michaelh