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The partnership of Neville Marriner and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields is possibly the most recorded of all partnerships in recorded classical music. This collection brings together three of their very first recordings: A RECITAL, a SECOND RECITAL and ITALIAN CONCERTOS, the three LPs receiving their first complete release on CD. The first two were called 'Recitals' in the manner of concert programs, mixing concerti grossi with solo concertos, with the Academy's principals as soloists. Crispness of ensemble, stylish delivery, flexible and febrile performances, and rich-toned recordings were their hallmarks. This pioneering 2 CD set is issued in celebration of the Academy's 50th anniversary this year and these recordings form part of a series of Marriner reissues on Eloquence.