Christina Pluhar Essentials

As an instrumentalist, Pluhar is a virtuoso with members of the lute family, and as a conductor, she is the celebrated leader of L'Arpeggiata, an early music group who excel in traditionalism as well as in experimentation. Her catalog includes elegant renditions of lament-laden pieces by Francesco Cavalli, as well as spirited new arrangements of music by Purcell. The crisp textures of her ensemble are a pleasure, whether they're playing centuries-old songs from the Mediterranean or from England. Discover the fine layers of sound in Pluhar's recordings collected here.