Embark on a captivating journey through the annals of classical music with Sir Neville Marriner's "Prelude" - Orchestral Treasures, set to release on August 28, 2025, under Warner Classics. This meticulously curated collection spans a staggering 2 hours and 56 minutes, featuring 79 tracks that showcase the timeless elegance and grandeur of orchestral compositions.
Sir Neville Marriner, a revered figure in the world of classical music, conducts a symphonic exploration that traverses the works of musical titans such as Grieg, Bach, Mozart, Handel, and many more. From the hauntingly beautiful "Morning Mood" to the exhilarating "In the Hall of the Mountain King," each piece is a testament to the enduring power of classical music.
The album is a treasure trove of iconic pieces, including the serene "Air" from Bach's Orchestral Suite No. 3, the majestic "Symphony No. 40" by Mozart, and the enchanting "Water Music" suite by Handel. Marriner's interpretation of these classics, along with lesser-known gems like Shostakovich's "Barrel Organ Waltz" and Rimsky-Korsakov's "Dance of the Tumblers," offers a fresh perspective that will delight both seasoned aficionados and newcomers alike.
"Prelude" - Orchestral Treasures is not just a compilation; it's a celebration of the orchestral art form, showcasing the breadth and depth of Sir Neville Marriner's musical prowess. Whether you're in the mood for the soothing melodies of "The Wounded Heart" or the lively rhythms of "Les toréadors," this album promises a rich and rewarding listening experience. Prepare to be transported to a world of musical splendor with this essential addition to any classical music collection.
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 4: No. 13, Prelude. Morning MoodEdvard Grieg, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue for Three Violins and Continuo in D Major: CanonJohann Pachelbel, 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
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
Telemann: Trumpet Concerto in D Major, TWV 51:D7: IV. AllegroGeorg Philipp Telemann, Maurice André, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major, BWV 1046: I. —Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Alan Loveday, Caroline Marwood, Celia Nicklin, George Caird, George Malcolm, Graham Sheen, Nicholas Hill, Timothy Brown
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major, BWV 1046: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Alan Loveday, Caroline Marwood, Celia Nicklin, George Caird, George Malcolm, Graham Sheen, Nicholas Hill, Timothy Brown
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major, BWV 1046: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Alan Loveday, Caroline Marwood, Celia Nicklin, George Caird, George Malcolm, Graham Sheen, Nicholas Hill, Timothy Brown
Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550: I. Molto allegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: I. OvertureGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: II. Adagio e staccatoGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
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
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: IV. AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: V. Allegro da capoGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: VI. MinuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: VII. AirGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: VIII. MinuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: IX. BourréeGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: X. HornpipeGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Grieg: 2 Elegiac Melodies, Op. 34: No. 1, The Wounded Heart (Orchestral Version)Edvard Grieg, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 27 in B-Flat Major, Op. 17, K. 595: II. LarghettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Buchbinder, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Tchaikovsky: String Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11: II. Andante cantabile (Arr. Marriner for String Orchestra)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Shostakovich: Suite from The Gadfly, Op. 97a: V. Barrel Organ Waltz (Orch. Atovmyan)Dmitri Shostakovich, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Shostakovich: Suite from The Gadfly, Op. 97a: VIII. Romance (Orch. Atovmyan)Dmitri Shostakovich, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Rimsky-Korsakov: The Snow Maiden, Act 3: Dance of the TumblersNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Berlioz: La damnation de Faust, Op. 24, H 111: Danse des sylphesHector Berlioz, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Verdi: Rigoletto, Act 3: "La donna è mobile" (Instrumental Version, Arr. Pryce Jackman)Giuseppe Verdi, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Puccini: Tosca, Act 3: "E lucevan le stelle" (Instrumental Version, Arr. Pryce Jackman)Giacomo Puccini, Sir Neville Marriner, Mitchell Dalton, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 1: I. Prélude (Orch. Guiraud)Georges Bizet, Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart, Sir Neville Marriner
Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 1: II. Aragonaise (Orch. Guiraud)Georges Bizet, Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart, Sir Neville Marriner
Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 1: III. Intermezzo (Orch. Guiraud)Georges Bizet, Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart, Sir Neville Marriner
Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 1: V. Les dragons d'Alcala (Orch. Guiraud)Georges Bizet, Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart, Sir Neville Marriner
Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 1: VI. Les toréadors (Orch. Guiraud)Georges Bizet, Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart, Sir Neville Marriner
Offenbach: Les contes d'Hoffmann, Act 4: Barcarolle. "Belle nuit, ô nuit d'amour" (Instrumental Version)Jacques Offenbach, Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart, Sir Neville Marriner
Massenet: Thaïs, Act 2: MéditationJules Massenet, Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart, Sir Neville Marriner, Hans Kalafusz
Mozart: 3 German Dances, K. 605: No. 3 in C Major "Die Schlittenfahrt"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Mozart: La finta semplice, K. 51: OvertureWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Mozart: Les petits riens, K. Anh. 10: IV. AndantinoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Mozart: Les petits riens, K. Anh. 10: VIII. AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Mozart: Les petits riens, K. Anh. 10: XI. PantomimeWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Mozart: Les petits riens, K. Anh. 10: XII. PassepiedWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Mozart: Les petits riens, K. Anh. 10: XIV. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 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
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: III. Rondo. Molto allegroLudwig van Beethoven, Till Fellner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Beethoven: Romance for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in G Major, Op. 40Ludwig van Beethoven, Dmitry Sitkovetsky, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Schubert: Rondo for Violin and Orchestra in A Major, D. 438: I. AdagioFranz Schubert, Sir Neville Marriner, Josef Suk, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Telemann: Horn Concerto in D Major, TWV 51:D8: II. LargoGeorg Philipp Telemann, Barry Tuckwell, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Mozart, L: Horn Concerto in D Major: II. AndanteLeopold Mozart, Barry Tuckwell, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Mozart, L: Horn Concerto in D Major: III. AllegroGeorg Philipp Telemann, Barry Tuckwell, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
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