Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical music with Sir Neville Marriner's "Air" - Classical Masterpieces, set to release on October 23, 2025, under Warner Classics. This extraordinary collection spans a rich tapestry of compositions from some of the most revered names in classical music, including Bach, Mozart, Handel, and Vivaldi, among others. The album is a testament to Marriner's unparalleled artistry and his deep connection with the orchestral repertoire.
"Air" - Classical Masterpieces is a meticulously curated journey through the baroque, classical, and romantic periods, featuring iconic works such as Bach's "Air on the G String," Mozart's "Symphony No. 35 in D Major," and Handel's "Water Music." The album also showcases lesser-known gems like Shostakovich's "Romance" from The Gadfly and Copland's "Suite from Appalachian Spring," offering a diverse and enriching listening experience.
With a duration of over three hours, this album is a comprehensive exploration of orchestral brilliance. Sir Neville Marriner, a legendary conductor known for his precision and expressive phrasing, brings each piece to life with the same passion and dedication that have made him a beloved figure in the world of classical music. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, "Air" - Classical Masterpieces promises to be a captivating addition to your music library.
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
Mozart: Così fan tutte, K. 588: OvertureWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
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. 3 in D Major, BWV 1054: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Andrei Gavrilov, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, John Constable
Bach, JS / Orch. Marriner: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: X. Chorale. "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring"Johann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Celia Nicklin, Ian Watson
Mozart: Symphony No. 35 in D Major, K. 385 "Haffner": IV. Finale. PrestoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: II. RondeauJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, William Bennett
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: III. SarabandeJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, William Bennett
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: IV. Bourrées I & IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, William Bennett
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: V. Polonaise & DoubleJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, William Bennett
Bach, JS: Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: VI. MenuetJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, William Bennett
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
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348: XI. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, 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
Elgar: CarissimaEdward Elgar, Northern Sinfonia Orchestra, Sir Neville Marriner
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
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
Mozart: Sinfonia concertante for Violin and Viola in E-Flat Major, K. 364: III. PrestoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Bruno Giuranna, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Bach, JS: Weihnachtsoratorium, BWV 248, Pt. 2: No. 10, SinfoniaJohann Sebastian Bach, 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
Mozart: Il re pastore, K. 208: OvertureWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Verdi: Aida, Act 1: "Celeste Aida" (Instrumental Version, Arr. Pryce Jackman)Giuseppe Verdi, Sir Neville Marriner, Christopher Warren-Green, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Puccini: Madama Butterfly, Act 2: "Un bel dì vedremo" (Instrumental Version, Arr. Palmer)Giacomo Puccini, Sir Neville Marriner, Cynthia Millar, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Agrippina, HWV 6: OvertureGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Mozart: Rondo for Violin and Orchestra in C Major, K. 373Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Neville Marriner, Josef Suk, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
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
Copland: Suite from Appalachian Spring: VI. Meno mosso (1945 Version)Aaron Copland, Minnesota Orchestra, Sir Neville Marriner
Copland: Suite from Appalachian Spring: VII. Variations on a Shaker Hymn. Doppio movimento (1945 Version)Aaron Copland, Minnesota Orchestra, Sir Neville Marriner
Copland: Suite from Appalachian Spring: VIII. Moderato (1945 Version)Aaron Copland, Minnesota Orchestra, Sir Neville Marriner
Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue for Three Violins and Continuo in D Major: CanonJohann Pachelbel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Haydn: Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major, Hob. VIIb:2: II. AdagioJoseph Haydn, Lynn Harrell, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Haydn: Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Hob. VIIb:1: III. Allegro moltoJoseph Haydn, Lynn Harrell, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
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
Mozart: Symphony No. 39 in E-Flat Major, K. 543: IV. Finale. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
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 3: No. 12, The Death of ÅseEdvard Grieg, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Grieg: Peer Gynt, Op. 23, Act 5: No. 21, Prelude. Peer Gynt's HomecomingEdvard Grieg, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Dvořák: Nocturne, Op. 40, B. 47Antonín Dvořák, Sir Neville Marriner, 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, 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
Mozart: Don Giovanni, K. 527: OvertureWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Bach, JS: Piano Concerto No. 6 in F Major, BWV 1057: II. AndanteJohann Sebastian Bach, Andrei Gavrilov, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, John Constable, Lenore Smith, Susan Milan
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, George Malcolm
Bach, JS: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, George Malcolm
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: I. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349: IV. LentementGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Suppé: Dichter und Bauer: OvertureFranz von Suppé, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
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
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
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