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's exquisite compilation, set to release on July 31, 2025, under Warner Classics. This album is a masterful blend of timeless compositions, spanning over three and a half hours of orchestral brilliance. Marriner, a renowned conductor with a prolific career, brings his unparalleled expertise to this collection, offering a rich tapestry of classical hits that showcase his deep understanding and reverence for the genre.
The album opens with the majestic "Magnificat" by Bach, followed by Vivaldi's exuberant "Gloria," and Handel's enchanting "Water Music." These iconic pieces are seamlessly interwoven with lesser-known gems, such as Boccherini's delicate "Minuet" and Rimsky-Korsakov's exhilarating "Flight of the Bumblebee." Mozart's playful "Toy Symphony" and the serene "Laudate Dominum" provide moments of lightheartedness and spiritual reflection, while the inclusion of works by composers like Berlioz, Tchaikovsky, and Grieg ensures a diverse and engaging listening experience.
Sir Neville Marriner's interpretation of these pieces is nothing short of extraordinary. His ability to draw out the nuances and emotions in each composition is evident, making this album a testament to his enduring legacy in the world of classical music. Whether you are a seasoned aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this collection offers a comprehensive and enjoyable exploration of classical orchestral music.
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