Embark on a captivating journey through the Baroque era with the renowned Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. This illustrious chamber orchestra, founded by the legendary Sir Neville Marriner in 1958, presents a meticulously curated collection of masterpieces from the Baroque period. The album "Baroque Landscapes" is a testament to the orchestra's virtuosity and their commitment to bringing the music of this rich historical period to life.
Spanning over two hours and twenty-one minutes, this album is a comprehensive exploration of Baroque music, featuring works by some of the most influential composers of the time. The tracklist includes compositions by Antonio Vivaldi, George Frideric Handel, Georg Philipp Telemann, and Johann Sebastian Bach, among others. Each piece is performed with the precision and passion that the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields is known for, offering a listening experience that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant.
The album opens with Vivaldi's Concerto for 2 Flutes, Strings and Continuo in C, R.533, setting the stage for a journey that encompasses a wide range of instruments and ensembles. From the delicate interplay of flutes and strings to the powerful harmonies of the Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major by Bach, the album showcases the versatility and skill of the orchestra. The inclusion of works such as the Oboe Concerto in C minor by Telemachus and the Viola Concerto in G by an unnamed composer adds depth and variety to the collection.
The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, under the direction of conductor Stephen Shingles, brings a fresh perspective to these timeless pieces. Their interpretations are both respectful of the historical context and innovative, offering a unique listening experience that highlights the beauty and complexity of Baroque music. The album is a celebration of the orchestra's artistry and their dedication to preserving and promoting the musical heritage of the Baroque era.
"Baroque Landscapes" is not just an album; it is a journey through time, a chance to immerse oneself in the sounds and styles of a bygone era. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this collection offers something for everyone. The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields invites you to explore the rich tapestry of Baroque music and discover the timeless beauty of these masterpieces.
Concerto for 2 Flutes, Strings and Continuo in C, R.533: 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, William Bennett, Lenore Smith, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto for 2 Flutes, Strings and Continuo in C, R.533: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, William Bennett, Lenore Smith, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto for 2 Flutes, Strings and Continuo in C, R.533: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, William Bennett, Lenore Smith, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto for 2 Horns, Strings and Continuo in F, R.539: 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Timothy Brown, Nicholas Hill, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto for 2 Horns, Strings and Continuo in F, R.539: 2. LarghettoAntonio Vivaldi, Timothy Brown, Nicholas Hill, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto for 2 Horns, Strings and Continuo in F, R.539: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Timothy Brown, Nicholas Hill, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico", Concerto No. 1 for 4 Violins in D Major, RV 549: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Alan Loveday, Carmel Kaine, Iona Brown, Roy Gillard, Kenneth Heath, Christopher Hogwood, Colin Tilney, Robert Spencer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico", Concerto No. 1 for 4 Violins in D Major, RV 549: II. Largo e SpiccatoAntonio Vivaldi, Alan Loveday, Carmel Kaine, Iona Brown, Roy Gillard, Kenneth Heath, Christopher Hogwood, Colin Tilney, Robert Spencer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico", Concerto No. 1 for 4 Violins in D Major, RV 549: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Alan Loveday, Carmel Kaine, Iona Brown, Roy Gillard, Kenneth Heath, Christopher Hogwood, Colin Tilney, Robert Spencer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047: I. [Allegro]Johann Sebastian Bach, Henryk Szeryng, Michala Petri, Heinz Holliger, André Bernard, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047: II. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Henryk Szeryng, Michala Petri, Heinz Holliger, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047: III. Allegro assaiJohann Sebastian Bach, Henryk Szeryng, Michala Petri, Heinz Holliger, André Bernard, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Oboe Concerto in C minor, TWV 51:c1: 1. GraveGeorg Philipp Telemann, Heinz Holliger, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Oboe Concerto in C minor, TWV 51:c1: 2. AllegroGeorg Philipp Telemann, Heinz Holliger, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Oboe Concerto in C minor, TWV 51:c1: 3. AndanteGeorg Philipp Telemann, Heinz Holliger, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Oboe Concerto in C minor, TWV 51:c1: 4. VivaceGeorg Philipp Telemann, Heinz Holliger, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Concerto grosso No. 5 in D Major, Op. 6/5, HWV 323: I. Larghetto e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Trevor Connah, Thurston Dart, Sir Andrew Davis, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Concerto grosso No. 5 in D Major, Op. 6/5, HWV 323: II. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Trevor Connah, Thurston Dart, Sir Andrew Davis, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Concerto grosso No. 5 in D Major, Op. 6/5, HWV 323: III. PrestoGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Trevor Connah, Thurston Dart, Sir Andrew Davis, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Concerto grosso No. 5 in D Major, Op. 6/5, HWV 323: IV. LargoGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Trevor Connah, Thurston Dart, Sir Andrew Davis, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Concerto grosso No. 5 in D Major, Op. 6/5, HWV 323: V. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Trevor Connah, Thurston Dart, Sir Andrew Davis, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Concerto grosso No. 5 in D Major, Op. 6/5, HWV 323: VI. Menuet. Un poco larghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Trevor Connah, Thurston Dart, Sir Andrew Davis, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico", Concerto No. 2 for 2 Violins and Cello in G Minor, RV 578: I. Adagio e spiccatoAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Roy Gillard, Kenneth Heath, Christopher Hogwood, Colin Tilney, Robert Spencer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico", Concerto No. 2 for 2 Violins and Cello in G Minor, RV 578: II. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Roy Gillard, Kenneth Heath, Christopher Hogwood, Colin Tilney, Robert Spencer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico", Concerto No. 2 for 2 Violins and Cello in G Minor, RV 578: III. LarghettoAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Roy Gillard, Kenneth Heath, Christopher Hogwood, Colin Tilney, Robert Spencer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico", Concerto No. 2 for 2 Violins and Cello in G Minor, RV 578: IV. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Roy Gillard, Christopher Hogwood, Colin Tilney, Robert Spencer, Kenneth Heath, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Viola Concerto in G (51:G9): 1. LargoGeorg Philipp Telemann, Stephen Shingles, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Viola Concerto in G (51:G9): 2. AllegroGeorg Philipp Telemann, Stephen Shingles, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Viola Concerto in G (51:G9): 3. AndanteGeorg Philipp Telemann, Stephen Shingles, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Viola Concerto in G (51:G9): 4. PrestoGeorg Philipp Telemann, Stephen Shingles, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto for Treble Recorder, Strings and Continuo in C major, TWV 51:c1: 1. AllegrettoGeorg Philipp Telemann, Michala Petri, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Concerto for Treble Recorder, Strings and Continuo in C major, TWV 51:c1: 2. AllegroGeorg Philipp Telemann, Michala Petri, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Concerto for Treble Recorder, Strings and Continuo in C major, TWV 51:c1: 3. AndanteGeorg Philipp Telemann, Michala Petri, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Concerto for Treble Recorder, Strings and Continuo in C major, TWV 51:c1: 4. Tempo di MinuetGeorg Philipp Telemann, Michala Petri, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Violin Concerto No. 4 in E Major, TWV 51:E3: I. AffettuosoGeorg Philipp Telemann, Iona Brown, Denis Vigay, Alan Cuckston, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Violin Concerto No. 4 in E Major, TWV 51:E3: II. Allegro assaiGeorg Philipp Telemann, Iona Brown, Denis Vigay, Alan Cuckston, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Violin Concerto No. 4 in E Major, TWV 51:E3: III. CantabileGeorg Philipp Telemann, Iona Brown, Denis Vigay, Alan Cuckston, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Violin Concerto No. 4 in E Major, TWV 51:E3: IV. AllegroGeorg Philipp Telemann, Iona Brown, Denis Vigay, Alan Cuckston, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Concerto grosso No. 3 in E Minor, Op. 6/3, HWV 321: I. LarghettoGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Malcolm Latchem, Thurston Dart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Concerto grosso No. 3 in E Minor, Op. 6/3, HWV 321: II. AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Malcolm Latchem, Thurston Dart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Concerto grosso No. 3 in E Minor, Op. 6/3, HWV 321: III. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Malcolm Latchem, Thurston Dart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Concerto grosso No. 3 in E Minor, Op. 6/3, HWV 321: IV. Polonaise. AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Malcolm Latchem, Thurston Dart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Concerto grosso No. 3 in E Minor, Op. 6/3, HWV 321: V. Allegro, ma non troppoGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Malcolm Latchem, Thurston Dart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico" / Concerto No. 10 in B Minor for 4 Violins and Cello, RV 580: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Angel Romero, Pepe Romero, Celedonio Romero, Celin Romero, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico" / Concerto No. 10 in B Minor for 4 Violins and Cello, RV 580: II. Largo - LarghettoAntonio Vivaldi, Angel Romero, Pepe Romero, Celedonio Romero, Celin Romero, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico" / Concerto No. 10 in B Minor for 4 Violins and Cello, RV 580: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Angel Romero, Pepe Romero, Celedonio Romero, Celin Romero, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 4 "La stravaganza" / Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Major, RV 383a: 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Carmel Kaine, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 4 "La stravaganza" / Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Major, RV 383a: 2. Largo e CantabileAntonio Vivaldi, Carmel Kaine, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 4 "La stravaganza" / Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Major, RV 383a: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Carmel Kaine, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626: OvertureHenry Purcell, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Colin Davis
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