Description
The World Of The Academy - The Academy Of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Directed By Neville Marriner / Argo LP
SPA-A 101
Product Details:
- Label: Argo – SPA-A 101
- Series: The World Of
- Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation
- Country: UK
- Genre: Classical
Overview
The World of the Academy is a remarkable compilation that showcases the brilliance of The Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, under the direction of Neville Marriner. Featuring an array of classical masterpieces, this album offers a rich mix of Baroque, Classical, and Romantic compositions, making it a perfect introduction to some of the most beloved pieces in Western classical music. Highlights include Handel's "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba", Mozart's "Divertimento in D, K.136", and Tchaikovsky's "Waltz from Serenade for Strings". The Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields brings these works to life with precision and expressiveness, guided by Marriner's masterful leadership.
Track Listing
Side A
- Arrival of the Queen of Sheba – Handel
- Divertimento in D, K.136 – Mozart
- 6 Allemandes, Hoboken IX: 9 – Haydn
- Waltz from Serenade for Strings – Tchaikovsky
Side B
- Trumpet Concerto in D – Telemann (Trumpet: John Wilbraham)
- Scherzo from Octet in E, Op. 20 – Mendelssohn
- String Sonata No. 1 in G – Rossini
Key Credits
- Directed By: Neville Marriner
- Orchestra: The Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
- Trumpet: John Wilbraham (Track B1)
- Photography: Lotte Meitner-Graf (Photograph of Neville Marriner)
BOX #102
