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JOHN MARSH
(1752-1828)
Symphony No. 6 (1796)
18:29
in D major - in D-Dur - en ré majeur
1.
I
Largo maestoso - Allegro spirituoso
6:00
2.
II
Andante
5:18
3.
III
Minuetto & Trio. Allegro
3:17
4.
IV
Allegro scherzando
3:54
Conversation Symphony for Two Orchestras (1778)
10:44
in E flat major - in Es-Dur - en mi bémol majeur
5.
I
Allegro maestoso
4:42
6.
II
Andante
2:58
7.
III
Allegretto
3:01
premiere recording
Symphony No. 2 (1780)
14:52
in B flat major - in B-Dur - en si bémol majeur
8.
I
Allegro
5:36
9.
II
Largo
4:08
10.
III
Allegro spirituoso
5:04
premiere recording
Symphony No. 7 (La Chasse) (1790)
10:04
in E flat major - in Es-Dur - en mi bémol majeur
11.
I
Andante. The Hunter's Call in the Morning and gradually assembling together
1:29
12.
II
Allegretto. Setting out from Home (tortting and occasionally cantering) - The Fox discover'd, &c
3:46
13.
III
Allegro. Chasse
4:45
premiere recording
Symphony No. 8 (1778)
9:54
in G major - in G-Dur - en sol majeur
14.
I
Allegro
3:56
15.
II
Andante
3:40
16.
III
Allegro
2:15
64:05
Orchestra: London Mozart Players
Conductor:Matthias Bamert
26 & 27 October 2006
Notes
JOHN MARSH:
SYMPHONIES (CONTEMPORARIES OF MOZART)
The latest instalment of the Contemporaries of Mozart series features symphonies by John March, an English gentleman who organised much of the music making not only in London but also in Salisbury and Chichester, depending on where he was living at the time. Marsh was not a trained musician but a lawyer and his remarkable output of music comprises some thirty-nine symphonies of which four are performed in this recording by the London Mozart Players conducted by Matthias Bamert. His music is clearly influenced by Stamitz, Cramer, Abel and J.C. Bach and is melodious and well scored.
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Reviews
As ever in their Contemporaries of Mozart series, Matthis bamert and the LMP give carefully prepared, well paced performances, rhythmically lively without falling into autopilot, and balancing polish with a down-to-earth directness crucial to Marsh’s music. Among a clutch of expert soloists, the horns deserve a tip pf the hat for their brave braying in the brief ’hunting’ symphony, No 7. The recording made in St Jude-on-the-Hill in north London, has an attractive bloom.
Gramophone
In sum then, this music radiates the optimistic and hedonistic spirit of the age, and the polished London Mozart Players have never sounded as though they are having so much fun. Utterly irresistible, and guaranteed to put a spring in your step, put thecolour back in your cheeks and blow the winter cobwebs away.
International Record Review
As always in this series, the London Mozart Players under Matthais Bamert provide impeccably stylish performances.
BBC Music Magazine
One who hasn’t heard Marsh’s work before will surely be impressed by this. The playing is as fine as one could wish, and the Chandos recording – and notes – are both superb.
American Record Guide
It is all played with customary flare and elegance by the London Mozart players. They display an obvious relish for these works, and clearly enjoy the opportunities Marsh presents to strut their stuff individually… The pulse of his conducting is fluid but disciplined, and he pays close attention to matters of texture that can achieve rare importance at time in these almost chamber-like symphonies This definately rates a strong recommendation.
Fanfare
This CD reflects great credit on the London Mozart Players and conductor Matthias Bamert. The sound quality is superb.
Daily Mail
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