Mendelssohn Octet with the Academy
The Academy Chamber Ensemble perform Mendelssohn’s ever-popular octet– composed when he was a mere 16 – alongside the UK premiere of ‘Partita’ for string octet by Sally Beamish. This programme replaces the previously advertised concert with mandolinist Avi Avital which unfortunately cannot…
Academy of St Martin in the Fields: Duets, Trios and Quartets
Continuing their new series of lunchtime chamber concerts, players from the Academy of St Martin in the Fields perform a selection of duets, trios and quartets spanning more than three centuries of chamber music. Highlights include the poised Baroque counterpoint of Telemann’s…
Academy of St Martin in the Fields: Miniatures
Brimming with textural richness, this programme from the Academy of St Martin in the Fields combines Mozart’s majestic Symphony No 39 in E flat with an assortment of orchestral miniatures. These picture postcards of musical variety take us on a journey through…
Mozart and Janáček
Launching a new series of lunchtime chamber concerts, this characterful programme from the Academy of St Martin in the Fields shines a spotlight on music for wind ensemble. The Academy players showcase an irresistible array of chamber works, ranging from the timeless…
Four Violins
Join the Academy of St Martin in the Fields for this lunchtime concert, with a programme based around four violins. Programme Grazyna Bacewicz – Quartet for Four Violins Julian Andreson – Ring Dance Bartok – Selections from 44 Duos Sally Beamish –…
The Song and the Story: In youth is pleasure
In youth is pleasure A celebration of remarkable works written by well-known composers during their teenage and twenty-something years, including music by Britten, Walton and Howells. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin’s Voices A 30-minute sequence to speak to…
The Song and the Story: The Passing of the Year
The Passing of the Year This choral song cycle by British composer Jonathan Dove explores the changing seasons through evocative poetry by William Blake, Emily Dickinson and Alfred Lord Tennyson. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin’s Voices directed by…
The Song and the Story: Innocence and Experience
Innocence and Experience An exploration of William Blake’s influential poetry collection Songs of Innocence and Experience, as set by Vaughan Williams in his song cycle for voice and oboe. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin’s Voices A 30-minute sequence…
The Song and the Story: Choral Miniatures
Choral Miniatures A selection of short – but perfectly formed – choral works including Pärt Bogoroditse Djevo, Vaughan Williams O taste and see and Tallis O nata lux. Led by Revd Dr Sam Wells with St Martin’s Voices A 30-minute sequence to…
