Celebrate the centenary of Sir Neville Marriner's birth with this extraordinary compilation, a testament to his enduring legacy as one of the world's most distinguished conductors. Spanning over three and a half hours, this extensive collection features 141 tracks that showcase Marriner's unparalleled artistry and his deep connection with the classical repertoire. From the elegant overtures of Mozart's "Le nozze di Figaro" and Rossini's "La scala di seta" to the stirring movements of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos and Orchestral Suites, each piece is a masterclass in musical interpretation.
The album is a comprehensive journey through the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods, with notable works from composers such as Fauré, Boccherini, Grieg, Britten, and Vaughan Williams. Marriner's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to bring out the nuances in each composition are evident throughout, making this a quintessential addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection. Whether you're a long-time admirer of Sir Neville Marriner or a newcomer to his work, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that highlights the timeless beauty of orchestral music. Released by Warner Classics, this compilation is a fitting tribute to a conductor whose contributions to the world of classical music continue to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.
Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492: OvertureWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Fauré: Pavane, Op. 50 (Instrumental Version)Gabriel Fauré, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
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: Holberg Suite, Op. 40: I. PraeludiumEdvard Grieg, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Britten: Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, Op. 33a: No. 2, Sunday MorningBenjamin Britten, Sir Neville Marriner, Minnesota Orchestra
Rossini: La scala di seta: OvertureGioachino Rossini, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
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
Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: II. Et in terra pax hominibusAntonio Vivaldi, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus
Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: XI. Quoniam tu solus sanctusAntonio Vivaldi, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus
Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: XII. Cum Sancto SpirituAntonio Vivaldi, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chorus
Bach, JS: Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056: I. —Johann Sebastian Bach, Andrei Gavrilov, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, John Constable
Bach, JS: Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056: II. LargoJohann Sebastian Bach, Andrei Gavrilov, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Bach, JS: Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056: III. PrestoJohann Sebastian Bach, Andrei Gavrilov, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, John Constable
Punto: Horn Concerto No. 5 in F Major: II. AdagioGiovanni Punto, Barry Tuckwell, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550: I. Molto allegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550: II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550: III. Menuetto. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550: IV. Allegro assaiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 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
Grieg: Peer Gynt, Op. 23, Act 1: No. 1, Prelude. At the WeddingEdvard Grieg, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Stephen Shingles
Grieg: Peer Gynt, Op. 23, Act 1: No. 2, Wedding MarchEdvard Grieg, 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 3: No. 12, The Death of ÅseEdvard Grieg, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Grieg: Peer Gynt, Op. 23, Act 4: No. 13, Prelude. Morning MoodEdvard Grieg, 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
Grieg: Peer Gynt, Op. 23, Act 5: No. 26, Solveig's Cradle SongEdvard Grieg, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Lucia Popp
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Catherine Latham, Iona Brown, John Constable, Philip Pickett
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049: II. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Catherine Latham, Iona Brown, John Constable, Philip Pickett
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049: III. PrestoJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Catherine Latham, Iona Brown, John Constable, Philip Pickett
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: I. OuvertureJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: II. AirJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: III. Gavottes I & IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: IV. BourréeJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: V. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, 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
Haydn: Mass in B-Flat Major, Hob. XXII:12 "Theresa Mass": GloriaJoseph Haydn, Sir Neville Marriner, Hansjürgen Scholze, MDR Leipzig Radio Chorus, Staatskapelle Dresden
Mozart: Don Giovanni, K. 527: OvertureWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 2 in E-Flat Major, K. 417: II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Barry Tuckwell, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 2 in E-Flat Major, K. 417: III. RondoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Barry Tuckwell, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 3 in E-Flat Major, K. 447: II. Romance. LarghettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Barry Tuckwell, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 4 in E-Flat Major, K. 495: III. Rondo. Allegro vivaceWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Barry Tuckwell, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Suppé: Dichter und Bauer: OvertureFranz von Suppé, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Holst: St. Paul's Suite, Op. 29 No. 2: II. OstinatoGustav Holst, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Delius: 2 Aquarelles: No. 1, Slow (Arr. Fenby for String Orchestra)Frederick Delius, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Delius: 2 Aquarelles: No. 2, Gaily, But Not Quick (Arr. Fenby for String Orchestra)Frederick Delius, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Vaughan Williams: 3 Preludes Founded on Welsh Hymn Tunes: No. 2, Rhosymedre (Arr. Foster for String Orchestra)Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Walton: Henry V: Touch Her Soft Lips and PartWilliam Walton, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Britten: Simple Symphony, Op. 4: II. Playful PizzicatoBenjamin Britten, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bizet: Suite No. 1 de L'Arlésienne, Op. 23bis, WD 40: III. AdagiettoGeorges Bizet, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bizet / Orch. Guiraud: Suite No. 2 de L'Arlésienne: IV. FarandoleGeorges Bizet, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Sir Neville Marriner, the esteemed English conductor and violinist, is renowned for his exceptional contributions to the classical music world. Often hailed as one of the greatest conductors of all time, Marriner's legacy is marked by his innovative approach and unparalleled partnership with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. This collaboration has resulted in an extensive discography, making them one of the most recorded orchestras and conductors in history. Marriner's ability to bring out the best in both the music and the musicians under his baton has earned him a place among the most celebrated figures in classical music, with his recordings being cherished by enthusiasts worldwide.