Neville Marriner Biography

Neville Marriner, Musician
Known asSir Neville Marriner
Occup.Musician
FromUnited Kingdom
BornApril 15, 1924
Brighton, England
DiedOctober 2, 2016
London, England
Aged92 years
Early Life
Sir Neville Marriner was born on April 15, 1924, in Lincoln, England. He was the kid of Herbert Marriner, a carpenter, and his partner, Ethel. Neville showed an eager interest in music from a young age, and began studying the violin at the age of 7. He went on to participate in the Royal College of Music in London, studying under Frederick Grinke and later continuing his studies at the Paris Conservatoire with René Benedetti.

Professional Career
Marriner started his professional profession in music as a violinist, joining the Martin String Quartet in 1947. 2 years later on, in 1949, he ended up being a teacher of music at the Royal College of Music. Throughout this time, he likewise signed up with the distinguished London Symphony Orchestra, and by 1956, he had actually become its primary second violin. Marriner dealt with notable conductors such as Leonard Bernstein, Herbert von Karajan, and Pierre Monteux during his period at the London Symphony Orchestra.

In 1958, Neville Marriner established the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, initially as a small, conductorless chamber ensemble. Under his management, the group quickly acquired global recognition, and Marriner, understanding his affinity for carrying out, decided to concentrate on this brand-new function. The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields turned into one of the world's best chamber orchestras, known for their virtuosity, precision, and a comprehensive repertoire varying from baroque to modern works.

Throughout his profession, Marriner likewise served as music director or principal conductor for numerous orchestras, consisting of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, the Minnesota Orchestra, and the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra. He was likewise a visitor conductor for numerous orchestras around the world.

Recording Legacy
Among the most prolific conductors of his time, Neville Marriner made over 600 recordings spanning more than 2,000 musical works. His efforts positioned the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields on the map as the most taped chamber orchestra in the world. Marriner's recordings have gathered many awards, consisting of several Grammy Awards and the Grand Prix du Disque.

In 1984, Neville Marriner was welcomed to produce the soundtrack for the critically well-known movie Amadeus, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. The soundtrack sold more than 6.5 million copies, making it among the most effective classical recordings of all time.

Personal Life
Neville Marriner married twice, very first to cellist Mary Elizabeth Sims in 1949, with whom he had two children: Susie, a soprano singer, and music manufacturer Andrew Marriner, who later on became the principal clarinetist of the London Symphony Orchestra. The couple divorced in 1962, after which Marriner wed Mary's buddy, Molly Stoker. The couple had one child, Jonathan, who followed in his dad's footsteps and became a violinist.

Awards and Recognitions
Neville Marriner got many honors throughout his remarkable profession. He was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1979, followed by a knighthood in 1985 for his contributions to music. In 2013, the Royal Philharmonic Society presented Marriner with a Gold Medal for his exceptional musicianship and dedication to music.

Death and Legacy
Sir Neville Marriner passed away on October 2, 2016, at the age of 92, in London. His death marked completion of an era in classical music, leaving behind a tradition as one of the most significant conductors and musicians of the 20th century. His contributions to the world of symphonic music, through numerous performances, recordings, and mentorship to young musicians, will survive on through generations.

Our collection contains 22 quotes who is written / told by Neville.

Related authors: Leonard Bernstein (Composer), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete)

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22 Famous quotes by Neville Marriner

Small: I think we were all frustrated with our daily routine
"I think we were all frustrated with our daily routine"
Small: This American Jewish music is a new experience for us at least consciously
"This American Jewish music is a new experience for us at least consciously"
Small: One of the great virtues, apart from the pleasure of performing these works, is that its opened up an e
"One of the great virtues, apart from the pleasure of performing these works, is that it's opened up an entirely new, expansive repertoire of American Jewish music"
Small: Music is a continuum and the modern and avant-garde composers of today will be part of the standard rep
"Music is a continuum and the modern and avant-garde composers of today will be part of the standard repertoire 30 years from now"
Small: Mozart has written opera, symphony, sacred and chamber music - not to mention his piano and violin conc
"Mozart has written opera, symphony, sacred and chamber music - not to mention his piano and violin concerti"
Small: If the (British) Arts Council give you money, they also tell you how to spend it
"If the (British) Arts Council give you money, they also tell you how to spend it"
Small: Taste is changing, style is changing, and players abilities are changing
"Taste is changing, style is changing, and players' abilities are changing"
Small: So Ive never found there was any particular separation between the two cultures at all, musically speak
"So I've never found there was any particular separation between the two cultures at all, musically speaking"
Small: I would like new people with new ideas to come into it and change it
"I would like new people with new ideas to come into it and change it"
Small: As you know, there are certain languages that lend themselves very easily to vocal use
"As you know, there are certain languages that lend themselves very easily to vocal use"
Small: I think the quality of something like the Beveridge, for instance, will have a life of its own
"I think the quality of something like the Beveridge, for instance, will have a life of its own"
Small: But the most important test is to take them on tour and see if you can bear to spend time with them
"But the most important test is to take them on tour and see if you can bear to spend time with them"
Small: Before, we may have taken part in it without even thinking it was American Jewish, but in this case, I
"Before, we may have taken part in it without even thinking it was American Jewish, but in this case, I think, you have now perhaps pointed us in a direction of a new interest in this repertoire"
Small: So I think we got together as the Academy to give ourselves that sort of responsibility and to play wel
"So I think we got together as the Academy to give ourselves that sort of responsibility and to play well"
Small: One thing we were looking for from the start was players who really fit together, who sounded in tune
"One thing we were looking for from the start was players who really fit together, who sounded in tune"
Small: Most Beethoven symphonies require 80 or more instruments, and the late romantics even more
"Most Beethoven symphonies require 80 or more instruments, and the late romantics even more"
Small: There are some sounds that English singers find quite difficult to manipulate
"There are some sounds that English singers find quite difficult to manipulate"
Small: So in one leap we had gone from being a friendly society to something almost professional
"So in one leap we had gone from being a friendly society to something almost professional"
Small: If we perform the romantic repertoire we need more musicians
"If we perform the romantic repertoire we need more musicians"
Small: We dont want other people poking into our artistic pie
"We don't want other people poking into our artistic pie"
Small: The awful thing about a conductor becoming geriatric is that you seem to become more desirable, not les
"The awful thing about a conductor becoming geriatric is that you seem to become more desirable, not less"
Small: Initially we performed in halls with capacities of 1,000
"Initially we performed in halls with capacities of 1,000"