A masterpiece that has long been a favorite classic of Rossini's overtures.
The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, led by Marriner, vividly portrays Rossini's distinctive wit and dynamism with a sound that combines lightness and refinement.
The recording features gorgeous and dramatic overtures such as "The Barber of Seville," "William Tell," and "The Thieving Magpie," and the orchestra shines with a well-balanced construction, from soft whispers to soaring crescendos. Marriner's conducting never overly exaggerates, and while maintaining a clear and refined ensemble, he naturally brings out Rossini's humor and operatic uplift.
