This second Purcell release by Retrospect Trio has been hotly anticipated since their debut recording, a Finalist at the 2009 Gramophone Awards, was released - BBC Music Magazine described the follow up as “a mouthwatering matter of urgency."

The four Baroque instrumentalist super stars - Sophie Gent (violin), Matthew Truscott (violin), Jonathan Manson (cello and viola da gamba) and Matthew Halls (director, keyboards) - are reunited in ‘Henry Purcell: Twelve Sonatas in Three Parts’.

Recorded at St George’s, Chesterton, the recording beautifully captures the timeless beauty of Purcell’s most highly regarded instrumental works.

Founded by Matthew Halls, Retrospect Ensemble takes its musicians and audiences on an exciting journey, exploring the repertoire of four centuries and embracing the practices, styles and aesthetics of former ages with renewed vigour and a fresh approach.

Retrospect performs regularly at Wigmore Hall and Cadogan Hall, London, and has appeared at major UK festivals including the Edinburgh International Festival and Norfolk and Norwich Festival.

Matthew Halls has established himself as one of today’s leading young conductors. A former Artistic Director of The King’s Consort, he has conducted in prominent venues throughout the UK and Europe.