Igor Stravinsky - Dumbarton Oaks; Concerto in D; Danses concertantes (Neville Marriner)

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Composer: Igor Stravinsky

• Concerto in E-Flat Major "Dumbarton Oaks"
• Concerto for String Orchestra in D "Basle"
• Danses concertantes

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

Neville Marriner, conductor

Date: 1974 / 2025

Label: Warner Classics

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This recording by Sir Neville Marriner, one of his last yet to be released digitally, features Stravinsky’s chamber concerto for 15 instruments, Dumbarton Oaks. Composed as a tribute to Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos, the work merges Baroque-style contrapuntal writing with Stravinsky’s distinctive rhythmic drive and modern harmonic colors, showcasing both historical homage and 20th-century innovation.

Neville Marriner (1924–2016) was a celebrated British conductor and violinist, best known for his work with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, an ensemble he founded in 1958. Marriner’s conducting career spanned over six decades, and he gained international acclaim for his interpretations of classical and baroque repertoire. He was particularly admired for his recordings of works by composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Mendelssohn. Marriner’s style was marked by clarity, elegance, and attention to detail, and he was known for bringing a fresh, approachable quality to the music. Throughout his career, he worked with many prestigious orchestras around the world and left a rich legacy of recordings.

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