bach: magnificat - vivaldi: gloria - handel: water music - mozart: toy symphony & laudate dominum - boccherini: minuet - rimsky-korsakov: flight of the bumblebee & other classical hits - sir neville marriner
Bach: Magnificat - Vivaldi: Gloria - Handel: Water Music - Mozart: Toy Symphony & Laudate Dominum - Boccherini: Minuet - Rimsky-Korsakov: Flight of the Bumblebee & Other Classical Hits
Embark on a captivating journey through the realms of classical music with Sir Neville Marriner and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. This exquisite compilation, set to release on July 31, 2025, under Warner Classics, brings together a stunning array of compositions that span centuries and styles. From the majestic choral works of Bach's "Magnificat" and Vivaldi's "Gloria" to the delicate elegance of Boccherini's "Minuet" and the exhilarating energy of Rimsky-Korsakov's "Flight of the Bumblebee," this album is a testament to the timeless beauty of orchestral music.
Sir Neville Marriner, a renowned conductor with a career spanning over six decades, brings his unparalleled insight and mastery to each piece. His interpretations are both faithful to the original compositions and infused with a fresh, vibrant energy that will captivate both seasoned classical enthusiasts and newcomers alike. The Academy of St Martin in the Fields, known for their impeccable precision and rich, resonant sound, provides the perfect accompaniment to Marriner's conducting.
The album opens with Bach's "Magnificat," a grand choral work that showcases the full power and majesty of the orchestra and choir. It continues with Vivaldi's "Gloria," a lively and joyful piece that highlights the orchestra's virtuosity. The collection also includes some of the most beloved and recognizable pieces in the classical repertoire, such as Handel's "Water Music," Mozart's "Toy Symphony," and "Laudate Dominum," and Grieg's "Peer Gynt" selections. Each piece is performed with a level of artistry and technical skill that is truly breathtaking.
With a total runtime of over three hours, this album offers a comprehensive exploration of some of the most significant and influential works in classical music. Whether you're in the mood for something lively and upbeat or something more contemplative and introspective, you'll find it here. So sit back, relax, and let the enchanting melodies and harmonies of this remarkable collection transport you to a world of pure musical bliss.
Bach, JS: Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243: IX. Aria. "Esurientes implevit bonis"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Jean Rigby
Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: I. Gloria in excelsis DeoAntonio Vivaldi, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: VII. BadinerieJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, William Bennett
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047: I. —Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Celia Nicklin, George Malcolm, Kenneth Sillito, Mark Bennett, Philip Pickett
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047: II. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Celia Nicklin, George Malcolm, Kenneth Sillito, Mark Bennett, Philip Pickett
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047: III. Allegro assaiJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Celia Nicklin, George Malcolm, Kenneth Sillito, Mark Bennett
Berlioz: La damnation de Faust, Op. 24, H 111: Danse des sylphesHector Berlioz, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Tchaikovsky: The Seasons, Op. 37a: No. 6, June. Barcarolle (Orch. Gould)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart, Sir Neville Marriner
Boccherini: String Quintet in E Major, Op. 11 No. 5, G. 275: III. Minuetto - Trio (Arr. Woodhouse for String Orchestra)Luigi Boccherini, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Grieg: Peer Gynt, Op. 23, Act 4: No. 18, Solveig's SongEdvard Grieg, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Lucia Popp
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: III. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492: OvertureWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Mozart: Così fan tutte, K. 588: OvertureWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Telemann: Trumpet Concerto in C Minor, TWV 51:c1: II. Allegro (Transcr. of Oboe Concerto)Georg Philipp Telemann, Maurice André, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Charpentier: Te Deum, H. 146: I. PréludeMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Haydn: Mass in D Minor, Hob. XXII:11 "Nelson Mass": KyrieJoseph Haydn, Sir Neville Marriner, Hansjürgen Scholze, Margaret Marshall, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Staatskapelle Dresden
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 22 in E-Flat Major, K. 482: III. Allegro (Cadenza by Buchbinder)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Buchbinder, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Holst: St. Paul's Suite, Op. 29 No. 2: IV. Finale. The DargasonGustav Holst, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Mozart, L: Toy Symphony: I. Allegro (Also Attributed to Haydn or Angerer)Leopold Mozart, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Schubert: Rosamunde, Op. 26, D. 797: Entr'acte IIIFranz Schubert, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Massenet: Thaïs, Act 2: MéditationJules Massenet, Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart, Sir Neville Marriner, Hans Kalafusz
Suppé: Dichter und Bauer: OvertureFranz von Suppé, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Grieg: Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: II. AdagioEdvard Grieg, Cecile Ousset, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Neville Marriner
Handel: Alcina, HWV 34, Act 1: Aria. "Tornami a vagheggiar" (Morgana)George Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Kathleen Battle, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Piano Concerto No. 7 in G Minor, BWV 1058: I. —Johann Sebastian Bach, Andrei Gavrilov, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, John Constable
Bizet: Symphony in C Major, WD 33: II. AdagioGeorges Bizet, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Grieg: Peer Gynt, Op. 23, Act 2: No. 7, In the Hall of the Mountain KingEdvard Grieg, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Ambrosian Singers, Lucia Popp
Grieg: Peer Gynt, Op. 23, Act 2: No. 8, Dance of the Mountain King's DaughterEdvard Grieg, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Falla: El sombrero de tres picos, Pt. 2: Danza de los vecinosManuel de Falla, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Respighi: Gli uccelli, P. 154: II. La colombaOttorino Respighi, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Mozart: Vesperae solennes de confessore, K. 339: V. Laudate DominumWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Barbara Hendricks, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus
Purcell: Chacony in G Minor, Z. 730Henry Purcell, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Trumpets in C Major, RV 537: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Sir Neville Marriner, Bernard Soustrot, Maurice André, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Trumpets in C Major, RV 537: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Sir Neville Marriner, Bernard Soustrot, Maurice André, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 2: No. 10, SinfoniaJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 1: I. Prélude (Orch. Guiraud)Georges Bizet, Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart, Sir Neville Marriner
Rossini: Guillaume Tell: OuvertureGioachino Rossini, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Rimsky-Korsakov: The Tale of Tsar Saltan, Act 3: The Flight of the BumblebeeNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart, Sir Neville Marriner
Lehár: Giuditta: "Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiss" (Giuditta, Chor)Franz Lehár, Lucia Popp, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, Ambrosian Opera Chorus
Stravinsky: Pulcinella: II. Serenata. “Mentre l’erbetta” - ScherzinoIgor Stravinsky, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Robert Tear
Borodin: String Quartet No. 2 in D Major: III. Notturno. Andante (Orch. Marriner)Alexander Borodin, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Denis Vigay, Kenneth Sillito
Bach, JS: Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243: I. Chorus. "Magnificat anima mea Dominum"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus
Bach, JS: Piano Concerto No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1053: II. SicilianoJohann Sebastian Bach, Andrei Gavrilov, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, John Constable
Handel: Der Messias, HWV 56, Pt. 1: SinfoniaGeorge Frideric Handel, Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Sir Neville Marriner
Handel: Der Messias, HWV 56, Pt. 2: Chor. "Hallelujah"George Frideric Handel, Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Sir Neville Marriner, Südfunkchor
Tartini: Trumpet Concerto in D Major, D. 53: II. Andante (Arr. Thilde After Violin Concerto)Giuseppe Tartini, Maurice André, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Mozart: Il re pastore, K. 208: OvertureWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 4 in E-Flat Major, K. 495: II. Romance. Andante cantabileWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Barry Tuckwell, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Haydn: Toy Symphony: III. Finale. Allegro (Also Attributed to Haydn or Angerer)Leopold Mozart, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
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