Immerse yourself in the exquisite world of classical music with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields' latest album, "Cantabile". This remarkable collection, set to release on August 18, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, is a testament to the ensemble's unparalleled mastery of Baroque and classical repertoire.
Spanning a generous 2 hours and 18 minutes, "Cantabile" is a comprehensive journey through some of the most celebrated works of the Baroque era. The album features a diverse array of compositions, including the lively and iconic "Water Music Suite No. 2 in D" by George Frideric Handel, the intricate and harmonious "12 Violin Concertos, Op. 4 'La stravaganza'" by Antonio Vivaldi, and the profound and contemplative pieces from Johann Sebastian Bach's "Musical Offering" and "Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor".
The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, renowned for their precise and expressive performances, brings a fresh and vibrant energy to these timeless pieces. Their nuanced interpretations and impeccable technique shine through in each track, offering a listening experience that is both intellectually stimulating and deeply moving.
"Cantabile" is not just an album; it's a celebration of the rich musical heritage of the Baroque period. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer looking to explore the genre, this album offers a captivating introduction to some of the most influential composers and their enduring legacies. Prepare to be enchanted by the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields' exquisite renditions of these classical masterpieces.
Water Music Suite No. 2 in D: 1. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Water Music Suite No. 2 in D: 3. MenuetGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Water Music Suite No. 2 in D: 4. LentementGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Water Music Suite No. 2 in D: 5. BourréeGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 4 "La stravaganza" / Concerto No. 4 in A Minor, RV 357: 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Alan Loveday, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 4 "La stravaganza" / Concerto No. 4 in A Minor, RV 357: 2. Grave e sempre pianoAntonio Vivaldi, Alan Loveday, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 4 "La stravaganza" / Concerto No. 4 in A Minor, RV 357: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Alan Loveday, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Musical Offering, BWV 1079 - Ed. Marriner: Canones diversi: Canon 4 a 2 per Augmentationem, contrario MotuJohann Sebastian Bach, Iona Brown, Stephen Shingles, Denis Vigay, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Oboe Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, HWV 302a: I. VivaceGeorge Frideric Handel, Roger Lord, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Oboe Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, HWV 302a: II. Fuga. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Roger Lord, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Oboe Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, HWV 302a: III. AndanteGeorge Frideric Handel, Roger Lord, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Oboe Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, HWV 302a: IV. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Roger Lord, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto a due cori No. 1, HWV 332: I. OvertureGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto a due cori No. 1, HWV 332: II. Allegro ma non troppoGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto a due cori No. 1, HWV 332: III. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto a due cori No. 1, HWV 332: IV. LentoGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto a due cori No. 1, HWV 332: V. A tempo ordinarioGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto a due cori No. 1, HWV 332: VI. Alla breve. ModeratoGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto a due cori No. 1, HWV 332: VII. Menuet. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 4 "La stravaganza" / Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Major, RV 383a: 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Carmel Kaine, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 4 "La stravaganza" / Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Major, RV 383a: 2. Largo e CantabileAntonio Vivaldi, Carmel Kaine, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 4 "La stravaganza" / Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Major, RV 383a: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Carmel Kaine, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto for 2 Oboes, Violin, Strings and Continuo in D, R.563 - Arr. 2 Trumpets: 1. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Michael Laird, William Houghton, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto for 2 Oboes, Violin, Strings and Continuo in D, R.563 - Arr. 2 Trumpets: 2. GraveAntonio Vivaldi, Michael Laird, William Houghton, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto for 2 Oboes, Violin, Strings and Continuo in D, R.563 - Arr. 2 Trumpets: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Michael Laird, William Houghton, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Canon and Gigue in D Major, P. 37: I. CanonJohann Pachelbel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Canon and Gigue in D Major, P. 37: II. GigueJohann Pachelbel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Canon and Gigue in D Major, P. 37: III. CanonJohann Pachelbel, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 4 "La stravaganza" / Concerto No. 10 in C Minor, RV 196: 1. SpirituosoAntonio Vivaldi, Carmel Kaine, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 4 "La stravaganza" / Concerto No. 10 in C Minor, RV 196: 2. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Carmel Kaine, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Violin Concertos, Op. 4 "La stravaganza" / Concerto No. 10 in C Minor, RV 196: 3. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Carmel Kaine, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto grosso in G, Op. 6, No. 1: 1. A tempo giustoGeorge Frideric Handel, Iona Brown, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Concerto grosso in G, Op. 6, No. 1: 2. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Iona Brown, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Concerto grosso in G, Op. 6, No. 1: 3. AdagioGeorge Frideric Handel, Iona Brown, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Concerto grosso in G, Op. 6, No. 1: 4. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Iona Brown, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Concerto grosso in G, Op. 6, No. 1: 5. AllegroGeorge Frideric Handel, Iona Brown, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: I. VivaceJohann Sebastian Bach, Henryk Szeryng, Maurice Hasson, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: II. Largo ma non tantoJohann Sebastian Bach, Henryk Szeryng, Maurice Hasson, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Henryk Szeryng, Maurice Hasson, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings, and Continuo No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056 - Arr. Hogwood for Flute & Strings: 1. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, William Bennett, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings, and Continuo No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056 - Arr. Hogwood for Flute & Strings: 2. LargoJohann Sebastian Bach, William Bennett, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto for Harpsichord, Strings, and Continuo No. 5 in F Minor, BWV 1056 - Arr. Hogwood for Flute & Strings: 3. PrestoJohann Sebastian Bach, William Bennett, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico", Concerto No. 10 for 4 Violins and Cello in B Minor, RV 580: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Alan Loveday, Carmel Kaine, Iona Brown, Roy Gillard, Kenneth Heath, Christopher Hogwood, Colin Tilney, Robert Spencer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico", Concerto No. 10 for 4 Violins and Cello in B Minor, RV 580: II. Largo - LarghettoAntonio Vivaldi, Alan Loveday, Carmel Kaine, Iona Brown, Roy Gillard, Kenneth Heath, Christopher Hogwood, Colin Tilney, Robert Spencer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico", Concerto No. 10 for 4 Violins and Cello in B Minor, RV 580: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Alan Loveday, Carmel Kaine, Iona Brown, Roy Gillard, Kenneth Heath, Christopher Hogwood, Colin Tilney, Robert Spencer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico", Concerto No. 11 for 2 Violins and Cello in D Minor, RV 565: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Roy Gillard, Kenneth Heath, Christopher Hogwood, Colin Tilney, Robert Spencer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico", Concerto No. 11 for 2 Violins and Cello in D Minor, RV 565: II. Largo e SpiccatoAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Roy Gillard, Kenneth Heath, Christopher Hogwood, Colin Tilney, Robert Spencer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico", Concerto No. 11 for 2 Violins and Cello in D Minor, RV 565: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Roy Gillard, Kenneth Heath, Christopher Hogwood, Colin Tilney, Robert Spencer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico", Concerto No. 12 for Solo Violin in E Major, RV 265: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Christopher Hogwood, Colin Tilney, Robert Spencer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
12 Concertos, Op. 3 "L'estro armonico", Concerto No. 12 for Solo Violin in E Major, RV 265: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Iona Brown, Christopher Hogwood, Colin Tilney, Robert Spencer, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
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