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4 Seasons (The) / Concertos for 2 and 4 Violins
composed by Antonio Vivaldi, 1678-1741; conducted by Iona Brown, 1941-2004; performed by Iona Brown, 1941-2004, Academy of St Martin in the Fields (Hänssler Classic, 1997), 1 hour
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composed by Antonio Vivaldi, 1678-1741; conducted by Iona Brown, 1941-2004; performed by Iona Brown, 1941-2004, Academy of St Martin in the Fields (Hänssler Classic, 1997), 1 hour
Date Written / Recorded
1995-09
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown, 1941-2004
Contributor
Iona Brown, 1941-2004
Author / Creator
Antonio Vivaldi, 1678-1741, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Iona Brown, 1941-2004
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
Hänssler Classic
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Academy in Concert
conducted by Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016; performed by Academy of St Martin in the Fields (Warner Music, 2005), 1 hour 7 mins
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conducted by Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016; performed by Academy of St Martin in the Fields (Warner Music, 2005), 1 hour 7 mins
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Contributor
Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016
Author / Creator
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Warner Music
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Baroque Trumpet Concertos
conducted by Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016; performed by John Wilbraham and Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016, Academy of St Martin in the Fields (Decca Records, 2007), 38 mins
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conducted by Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016; performed by John Wilbraham and Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016, Academy of St Martin in the Fields (Decca Records, 2007), 38 mins
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Academy of St Martin in the Fields, John Wilbraham, Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016
Contributor
Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016
Author / Creator
Academy of St Martin in the Fields, John Wilbraham, Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016
Date Published / Released
2007-10-23
Publisher
Decca Records
Copyright Message
(C) 2007 Decca Music Group Limited
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Academy of St Martin in the Fields, John Wilbraham, Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016
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Academy of St Martin in the Fields, John Wilbraham, Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016
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Academy of St Martin in the Fields, John Wilbraham, Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016
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Brahms: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4
composed by Johannes Brahms, 1833-1897; conducted by Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016; produced by Andrew Keener, 1954-; performed by Academy of St Martin in the Fields (Hänssler Classic), 1 hour 16 mins
This disc contains the final two symphonies of Johannes Brahms, completing Hänssler's set featuring longstanding conducting superstar Michael Gielen. Hänssler's previous releases of the First and Second symphonies were mastered from recordings that date from 1995 and 2005, respectively. The Third and Fourth symp...
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composed by Johannes Brahms, 1833-1897; conducted by Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016; produced by Andrew Keener, 1954-; performed by Academy of St Martin in the Fields (Hänssler Classic), 1 hour 16 mins
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This disc contains the final two symphonies of Johannes Brahms, completing Hänssler's set featuring longstanding conducting superstar Michael Gielen. Hänssler's previous releases of the First and Second symphonies were mastered from recordings that date from 1995 and 2005, respectively. The Third and Fourth symphonies, featured here, have been issued from somewhat earlier performances that date from 1993 and 1989.
There is a great deal to like a... This disc contains the final two symphonies of Johannes Brahms, completing Hänssler's set featuring longstanding conducting superstar Michael Gielen. Hänssler's previous releases of the First and Second symphonies were mastered from recordings that date from 1995 and 2005, respectively. The Third and Fourth symphonies, featured here, have been issued from somewhat earlier performances that date from 1993 and 1989.
There is a great deal to like about this disc. The Third Symphony begins impressively enough; the two colossal opening chords feel full and energized but not overpowered, and the strings match character with a succulent and sweet tone throughout. Gielen achieves a wonderful sense of phrasing in the gorgeously lyrical third movement and doesn't -- like many conductors -- gloss over any of the beautiful inner voices. Quite the contrary, in fact: Gielen's strength lies in his ability to impress details and elicit nuances from his dependable SWR Sinfonieorchester.
Now for the downsides, the majority of which materialize during the performance of the Fourth. That lovely, sweet sound the strings play with feels thin and lacking in depth of emotion here. Tempi feel rushed throughout (the Third suffers from this as well), and large-scale structures are noticeably absent. While Gielen seems to have the right idea in some places, he tends to overdo it. For instance, take the first eight bars of the Fourth's Passacaglia. In a noble attempt to connect and blend the brass chorale together, Gielen lends extra effort to create a subdued sound, sucking out all of the drama, the shock, and the passion in the process.
While the SWR Sinfonieorchester is a solid orchestra whose musicians play with considerable polish, it is difficult to compare them with the ranks of the Vienna or Berlin Philharmonic. There are occasional string blunders, the woodwinds seem out of balance at times, and the timpani sound is murky and out-of-sync. Dynamic contrasts are also lacking, creating a monochrome palette that prevents the orchestra from ever truly achieving any breathtaking moments. Although most certainly not breathtaking, this disc does have its merits. The problem lies in the numerous other recordings of these two masterworks with superior sound and performance. As such, this is a tough disc to recommend outside of the collector market. ~ C. Ryan Hill, All Music Guide Show more Show less
There is a great deal to like a... This disc contains the final two symphonies of Johannes Brahms, completing Hänssler's set featuring longstanding conducting superstar Michael Gielen. Hänssler's previous releases of the First and Second symphonies were mastered from recordings that date from 1995 and 2005, respectively. The Third and Fourth symphonies, featured here, have been issued from somewhat earlier performances that date from 1993 and 1989.
There is a great deal to like about this disc. The Third Symphony begins impressively enough; the two colossal opening chords feel full and energized but not overpowered, and the strings match character with a succulent and sweet tone throughout. Gielen achieves a wonderful sense of phrasing in the gorgeously lyrical third movement and doesn't -- like many conductors -- gloss over any of the beautiful inner voices. Quite the contrary, in fact: Gielen's strength lies in his ability to impress details and elicit nuances from his dependable SWR Sinfonieorchester.
Now for the downsides, the majority of which materialize during the performance of the Fourth. That lovely, sweet sound the strings play with feels thin and lacking in depth of emotion here. Tempi feel rushed throughout (the Third suffers from this as well), and large-scale structures are noticeably absent. While Gielen seems to have the right idea in some places, he tends to overdo it. For instance, take the first eight bars of the Fourth's Passacaglia. In a noble attempt to connect and blend the brass chorale together, Gielen lends extra effort to create a subdued sound, sucking out all of the drama, the shock, and the passion in the process.
While the SWR Sinfonieorchester is a solid orchestra whose musicians play with considerable polish, it is difficult to compare them with the ranks of the Vienna or Berlin Philharmonic. There are occasional string blunders, the woodwinds seem out of balance at times, and the timpani sound is murky and out-of-sync. Dynamic contrasts are also lacking, creating a monochrome palette that prevents the orchestra from ever truly achieving any breathtaking moments. Although most certainly not breathtaking, this disc does have its merits. The problem lies in the numerous other recordings of these two masterworks with superior sound and performance. As such, this is a tough disc to recommend outside of the collector market. ~ C. Ryan Hill, All Music Guide Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1997
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Contributor
Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016, John Timperley, Andrew Keener, 1954-
Author / Creator
Johannes Brahms, 1833-1897, Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Publisher
Hänssler Classic
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Concerti Grossi, Op. 6: Nos. 1, 2, 8, 9, 10 & 12
composed by George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759; conducted by Iona Brown, 1941-2004; performed by Academy of St Martin in the Fields (Hänssler Classic), 1 hour 15 mins
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composed by George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759; conducted by Iona Brown, 1941-2004; performed by Academy of St Martin in the Fields (Hänssler Classic), 1 hour 15 mins
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Contributor
Iona Brown, 1941-2004
Author / Creator
George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759, Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Publisher
Hänssler Classic
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Concerti Grossi, Op. 6, Nos. 5-8
composed by George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759; conducted by Iona Brown, 1941-2004; performed by Academy of St Martin in the Fields (Haenssler Classic, 2007), 22 page(s)
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composed by George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759; conducted by Iona Brown, 1941-2004; performed by Academy of St Martin in the Fields (Haenssler Classic, 2007), 22 page(s)
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Contributor
Iona Brown, 1941-2004
Author / Creator
George Frideric Handel, 1685-1759, Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
Haenssler Classic
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Double Quartets (CD 1)
composed by Louis Spohr, 1784-1859; produced by Andrew Keener, 1954-; performed by Academy of St Martin in the Fields (Hyperion, 1998), 1 hour 2 mins
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composed by Louis Spohr, 1784-1859; produced by Andrew Keener, 1954-; performed by Academy of St Martin in the Fields (Hyperion, 1998), 1 hour 2 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1984-01
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Contributor
Tony Faulkner, Andrew Keener, 1954-
Author / Creator
Louis Spohr, 1784-1859, Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Date Published / Released
1998-04
Publisher
Hyperion
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Double Quartets (CD 2)
composed by Louis Spohr, 1784-1859; produced by Andrew Keener, 1954-; performed by Academy of St Martin in the Fields (Hyperion, 1998), 48 mins
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composed by Louis Spohr, 1784-1859; produced by Andrew Keener, 1954-; performed by Academy of St Martin in the Fields (Hyperion, 1998), 48 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1984-06
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Contributor
Tony Faulkner, Andrew Keener, 1954-
Author / Creator
Louis Spohr, 1784-1859, Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Date Published / Released
1998-04
Publisher
Hyperion
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Haydn/Vivaldi - Cello Concertos
conducted by Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016 and Pinchas Zukerman; performed by Lynn Harrell, 1944-, Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016 and Pinchas Zukerman, English Chamber Orchestra and Academy of St Martin in the Fields, in Encore (Warner Music, 2005), 1 hour 14 mins
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conducted by Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016 and Pinchas Zukerman; performed by Lynn Harrell, 1944-, Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016 and Pinchas Zukerman, English Chamber Orchestra and Academy of St Martin in the Fields, in Encore (Warner Music, 2005), 1 hour 14 mins
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
English Chamber Orchestra, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Lynn Harrell, 1944-, Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016, Pinchas Zukerman
Contributor
Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016, Pinchas Zukerman
Author / Creator
English Chamber Orchestra, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Lynn Harrell, 1944-, Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016, Pinchas Zukerman
Date Published / Released
2005-11-28
Publisher
Warner Music
Series
Encore
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Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Lynn Harrell, 1944-, Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016, Pinchas Zukerman
Performer / Ensemble:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Lynn Harrell, 1944-, Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016, Pinchas Zukerman
Performer / Ensemble:
Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Lynn Harrell, 1944-, Sir Neville Marriner, 1924-2016, Pinchas Zukerman
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Enesco: Octet; Strauss: Sextet from Capriccio; Shostakovich: Two Pieces for String Octet
produced by Brian Couzens, 1933-2015; performed by Academy of St Martin in the Fields (Chandos, 1993), 1 hour 1 mins
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produced by Brian Couzens, 1933-2015; performed by Academy of St Martin in the Fields (Chandos, 1993), 1 hour 1 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1992-03
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Contributor
Richard Lee, fl. 2008, Brian Couzens, 1933-2015
Author / Creator
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
Chandos
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