Friday, March 8, 2013 — The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields is one of the finest chamber orchestras in the world, renowned for its polished and refined sound, rooted in outstanding musicianship. Formed in 1958 from a group of leading London musicians and working without a conductor, the Academy gave its first performance in its namesake church in November 1959. The Academy performs 100 concerts around the world each year. In 1993, the Academy became the first and only orchestra honored with the Queen’s Award for Export. Equally loved in New York and Nuremberg, the AcademyÕs mission is to bring its unique interpretation of classical music to all parts of London, of Britain, and all parts of the World!
“If classical concerts always reached the exciting energy demonstrated by this partnership, moguls of the classical industry could stop worrying about how to keep the tradition alive.” – The Australian
Program:
Britten: Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, Op. 10
Haydn: Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major
J.S. Bach: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052
Haydn: Symphony No. 45 in F-sharp minor “Farewell”