MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Haydn - Die Jahreszeiten [The Seasons]

"Neville Marriner's Philips recording of Haydn's The Seasons is generally well-regarded, particularly for its refined orchestral playing and the youthful, precise singing of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields chorus. While some find the performance a bit too urbane for the rustic sections of the oratorio, the overall interpretation is praised for its directness and attention to detail."