Marriner: Martin In Fields (Concerto Grosso/ Grosse Fuge) (ICA Classics: ICAD 5064)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The brainchild of Neville Marriner, the Academy of St Martin in the Fields was founded in 1959, quickly becoming an example of the highest level of chamber musicianship in Britain, paving the way for the revival of Baroque performances. Described by Denis Stevens as owning more sense of style than all the chamber orchestras in Europe, the Academy made a prolific number of recordings over the years, becoming the most recorded chamber orchestra in the world.

Having taken conducting lessons from Pierre Monteux, Marriner became known for his rhythmic and precise style, and was responsible for the refined string sound for which the Academy became famous.

Marriners rendition of Mendelssohns Italian Symphony is energetic and committed, yet sensitively communicated. Rolfe-Johnsons Proms performance of Brittens Les Illuminations took place at the height of his career. He performed at the worlds major opera houses (the Royal Opera House, La Scala, The Met) and with major orchestras (New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony Orchestra), recording mainly for Hyperion. This performance is utterly convincing.

Beethovens Große Fuge is a performance of Marriners own arrangement for chamber orchestra. Their recording of Beethoven 3 is described in the Penguin Guide as having the impression of weight and strength, coupled with a rare transparency of texture and extraordinary resilience of rhythm.

The interpretive skill and musicianship of Marriner and the ASMF, his superb ensemble are described in the Penguin Guide featuring Marriners recording of the Handel Concerti grossi on Decca.

REVIEW
The highlight is saved until last: Anthony Rolfe Johnson singing Britten's Les Illuminations; a beautiful voice allied to a rare understanding of the music, superbly accompanied by the ASMF, all in fine sound and colour. --IRR, May'12

Actors: Academy of St. Martin in the Fields

Audio Languages: English

Duration: 86 minutes

Number of Discs: 1

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