Embark on a captivating journey through the realms of classical music with the esteemed Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, as they present their latest album, "Baroque & Beyond." This exquisite collection, set to release on August 17, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, is a testament to the ensemble's virtuosity and versatility.
Spanning a diverse range of genres within the classical spectrum, including chamber music and orchestral works, the album offers a rich tapestry of compositions that showcase the Academy's mastery. With a duration of 1 hour and 56 minutes, the album is a substantial exploration of the Baroque era and beyond, featuring works by renowned composers such as Vivaldi, Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven.
The tracklist is a carefully curated selection of concertos, symphonies, and suites, including Vivaldi's Mandolin Concerto in C Major and Violin Concerto No. 9 in G Minor, Bach's Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme and Suite No. 2 in B minor, Handel's Concerto grosso in G, Op. 6, No. 1, Haydn's Symphony No. 59 in A Major, and Mozart's Les petits riens and Ballet Intermezzo. Each piece is performed with the precision and passion that the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields is renowned for, providing a listening experience that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Baroque & Beyond" offers a compelling introduction to some of the most significant works of the Baroque and Classical periods. The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, under the direction of esteemed conductors and featuring soloists such as Iona Brown, Denis Vigay, and Alan Cuckston, delivers performances that are both technically flawless and deeply expressive. This album is a celebration of the timeless beauty of classical music, and a testament to the enduring legacy of the composers featured.
Mandolin Concerto in C Major, RV 425: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Pepe Romero, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Mandolin Concerto in C Major, RV 425: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Pepe Romero, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Mandolin Concerto in C Major, RV 425: III. (Allegro)Antonio Vivaldi, Pepe Romero, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown
Violin Concerto No. 9 in G Minor: I. AllegroGeorg Philipp Telemann, Iona Brown, Denis Vigay, Alan Cuckston, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Violin Concerto No. 9 in G Minor: II. AdagioGeorg Philipp Telemann, Iona Brown, Denis Vigay, Alan Cuckston, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Violin Concerto No. 9 in G Minor: III. AllegroGeorg Philipp Telemann, Iona Brown, Denis Vigay, Alan Cuckston, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Concerto for 2 Oboes in D Minor, RV 535 (Ed. Hogwood): II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Celia Nicklin, Neil Black, Christopher Hogwood, Colin Tilney, Kenneth Heath, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico" / Concerto No. 4 in E Minor for 4 Violins, RV 550: 1. AndanteAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Roy Gillard, Carmel Kaine, 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. 4 in E Minor for 4 Violins, RV 550: 2. Allegro assaiAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Carmel Kaine, Roy Gillard, 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. 4 in E Minor for 4 Violins, RV 550: 3. Adagio - AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Carmel Kaine, Roy Gillard, Christopher Hogwood, Colin Tilney, Robert Spencer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 9 "La cetra" / Concerto No. 1 in C Major, RV 181a: 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 9 "La cetra" / Concerto No. 1 in C Major, RV 181a: 2. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 9 "La cetra" / Concerto No. 1 in C Major, RV 181a: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645 ('Sleepers, awake') - Arr. Sir Granville Bantock (1868-1946): Sleepers AwakeJohann Sebastian Bach, The New Symphony Orchestra Of London, Raymond Agoult
Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: 6. MenuetJohann Sebastian Bach, William Bennett, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067: 7. BadinerieJohann Sebastian Bach, William Bennett, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto grosso in G, Op. 6, No. 1: 1. A tempo giustoGeorge Frideric Handel, Iona Brown, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Concerto grosso in G, Op. 6, No. 1: 2. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Iona Brown, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Concerto grosso in G, Op. 6, No. 1: 3. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Iona Brown, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Concerto grosso in G, Op. 6, No. 1: 4. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Iona Brown, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Concerto grosso in G, Op. 6, No. 1: 5. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Iona Brown, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Concerto Grosso in A Minor, HWV 322: 1. Larghetto affettuoso - ExcerptGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Trevor Connah, Kenneth Heath, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Symphony No. 59 in A Major, Hob. I:59 "Fire": 1. PrestoJoseph Haydn, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Symphony No. 59 in A Major, Hob. I:59 "Fire": 2. Andante o più tosto AllegrettoJoseph Haydn, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Symphony No. 59 in A Major, Hob. I:59 "Fire": 3. MenuettoJoseph Haydn, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Symphony No. 59 in A Major, Hob. I:59 "Fire": 4. Allegro assaiJoseph Haydn, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Les petits riens, Ballet, K. 299b: No. 1, LarghettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Les petits riens, Ballet, K. 299b: No. 2, Gavotte. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Les petits riens, Ballet, K. 299b: No. 3, Andantino - AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Les petits riens, Ballet, K. 299b: No. 4, (Vivo)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Les petits riens, Ballet, K. 299b: No. 5, Gavotte gracieuseWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Les petits riens, Ballet, K. 299b: No. 6, PantomimeWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Les petits riens, Ballet, K. 299b: No. 7, PassepiedWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Les petits riens, Ballet, K. 299b: No. 8, -Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Les petits riens, Ballet, K. 299b: No. 9, GavotteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Les petits riens, Ballet, K. 299b: No. 10, AgitéWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Les petits riens, Ballet, K. 299b: No. 11, AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Ballet Intermezzo, K. 299c (Compl. & Orch. Smith): I. (Allegro)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Ballet Intermezzo, K. 299c (Compl. & Orch. Smith): II. ContredanceWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Ballet Intermezzo, K. 299c (Compl. & Orch. Smith): III. Le forgeron travaille. Moderato - Pour la femme. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Ballet Intermezzo, K. 299c (Compl. & Orch. Smith): IV. Un petit travaille - Il danse avec une autre danseuse - LarghettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Ballet Intermezzo, K. 299c (Compl. & Orch. Smith): V. Pantomime avec le baton - Elle lui dit de se mettre en genouxWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Ballet Intermezzo, K. 299c (Compl. & Orch. Smith): VI. GigueWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Ballet Intermezzo, K. 299c (Compl. & Orch. Smith): VII. Elle lui prend par le nez - Contredanse - Allegro agitatoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Ballet Intermezzo, K. 299c (Compl. & Orch. Smith): VIII. TambourinWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Minuets, WoO 7: No. 1 in D MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Minuets, WoO 7: No. 2 in B-Flat MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Minuets, WoO 7: No. 3 in G MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Minuets, WoO 7: No. 4 in E-Flat MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Minuets, WoO 7: No. 5 in C MajorLudwig van Beethoven, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
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