CBC: Our 22 Favourite classical albums of 2022
By Robert Rowat
#4 Pachelbel Magnificat Fugues
Four things about this remarkable album: First, the wonderfully named Space Time Continuo is an ensemble of four baroque cellists, a lutenist and an organist (for this project, at least) — an admittedly unusual combination, but trust us, it sounds amazing. Second, you do not need to understand what a Magnificat fugue is to wring every drop of pleasure from this music. Third, if all you know about Pachelbel is his Canon in D, you're in luck: it's track 17 — and there are 22 other pieces in a similar vein to discover. Fourth, forget whatever preconceived notions you may have about baroque chamber music being genteel or staid: Space Time Continuo performs with the abandon of folk musicians sitting around your living room, and the fun is infectious.