For over 65 years, London’s Academy of St Martin in the Fields has been one of the world’s favourite orchestras. Established by the late Sir Neville Marriner, this superstar chamber orchestra brought the music of Mozart, Vivaldi, Beethoven and more to life in refined and polished performances that have captivated millions.
From the Four Seasons to the score of Oscar-winning film Amadeus, the Academy’s recordings are some of the true treasures of classical music. Now led by Music Director and virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell, the Academy continues to delight new generations of music-lovers with sensational music-making of the highest order.
Program 1: European Masters | Bach and Mendelssohn (Wednesday, 11 October 2023, 7pm)
Prokofiev Symphony No. 1, Classical
Bach Violin Concerto in A minor
Saint-Saëns Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso for solo violin and orchestra
Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3, Scottish
Program 2: Classic Grandeur | Mozart and Beethoven (Thursday, 12 October 2023, 7pm)
Mozart Marriage of Figaro Overture
Beethoven Violin Concerto (original cadenzas by Joshua Bell)
Mozart Symphony No. 40
The power of Bell’s communication is astonishing. The dazzling execution, powerful expression and beautiful tone are mesmerising and, as … director, Bell's musical imagination inspired a magnificent intensity.
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