Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical music with Sir Neville Marriner's "The Distinguished Conductor," a meticulously curated collection of orchestral masterpieces set for release on April 25, 2024, by Warner Classics. Spanning a generous 3 hours and 35 minutes, this album is a testament to Marriner's illustrious career and his unparalleled ability to breathe life into the works of the greatest composers in history.
The album opens with the vibrant overture from Mozart's "Le nozze di Figaro," setting the stage for a journey through the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic eras. Marriner's interpretation of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 and Orchestral Suite No. 3 showcases his deep understanding of the composer's intricate structures and melodic brilliance. The inclusion of Grieg's "Peer Gynt" suite offers a taste of the Romantic era's lush harmonies and vivid storytelling, while Britten's "Four Sea Interludes" from "Peter Grimes" provides a dramatic contrast with its evocative seascapes.
Marriner's affinity for Mozart is evident in the selection of the Symphony No. 40 and the overture from "Don Giovanni," both performed with a keen sense of drama and nuance. The album also features lesser-known gems, such as Boccherini's String Quintet and Punto's Horn Concerto, demonstrating Marriner's commitment to exploring the full breadth of the classical repertoire.
Vocal works are not overlooked, with selections from Haydn's "Nelson Mass" and "Theresa Mass," as well as Vivaldi's glorious "Gloria," highlighting Marriner's versatility and the ensemble's vocal prowess. The album concludes with the lively "Farandole" from Bizet's "L'Arlésienne" Suite No. 2, leaving the audience with a sense of exhilaration and satisfaction.
Sir Neville Marriner's "The Distinguished Conductor" is a celebration of the orchestral art form, showcasing the conductor's extraordinary career and the enduring power of classical music. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that highlights the very best of the classical canon.
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
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