Marsh: Symphonies (bamert)

John Marsh (1752-1828) Symphony No.2 in B flat major; Symphony No.6 in D major; Symphony No.7 in E flat major; Symphony No.8 in G major; Conversation Symphony in E flat major (Symphonies 2, 7 and 8 are premiere recordings)

The popular Contemporaries of Mozart series with Matthias Bamert and the London Mozart Players is one of the Chandos' longest-running projects with over 20 recordings in the catalogue. It is much praised for its high standards of musicianship and recording, as well as introducing a wealth of undeservedly neglected music to the market with several discs being selected Gramophone 'Editor's Choice'. This latest installment features the music of John Marsh, one of the most prolific composers in eighteenth century England, yet today sadly ignored. "...Marsh's symphonies have such charm that their neglect seems inexcusable" writes Richard Gorer in Grove Music. His oeuvre spans nearly all the genres of the period and at a conservative estimate his compositions number well over 350, including 39 symphonies. This fruitful output is all the more remarkable since he was not trained as a professional musician but as a lawyer. He was also a gentleman of varied interests including campanology and astronomy, and his thirty-seven volumes of journals (now published) are among the most valuable sources of information on life and music in Eighteenth-Century England. Characterized by their strong melodic appeal and artful scoring for wind and brass, these works compare favourably with many of his more 'professional' continental contemporaries and this recording is sure to increase interest in Marsh's music.

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