Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Part of the Bradfield Festival of Music - 2020
Add to my Calendar 29-06-2020 19:30 29-06-2020 21:30 36 Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble The Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble was created in 1967 to perform the larger chamber works with players who customarily worked together, instead of the usual string quartet with additional guests. Drawn from the principal players of the orchestra and led by violinist Tomo Keller, the Chamber Ensemble performs in all shapes and sizes, from string quintets to octets, and in various other configurations featuring winds. Its touring commitments are extensive and include regular tours of Europe and North America, whilst recording contracts with Philips Classics, Hyperion, and Chandos have led to the release of over thirty CDs. St Nicholas' Church, Sheffield DD/MM/YYYYDetails
St Nicholas' Church
Jane Street
High Bradfield
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S6 6LG
England
Programme
Arnold Schoenberg – Verklärte Nacht, Op.4 (arr. Steuermann for piano trio)
Johannes Brahms – String Sextet no.1 in B flat major, Op.18
Aleksandr Borodin – String Sextet in D minor
Performers
Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Programme Note
The Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble was created in 1967 to perform the larger chamber works with players who customarily worked together, instead of the usual string quartet with additional guests. Drawn from the principal players of the orchestra and led by violinist Tomo Keller, the Chamber Ensemble performs in all shapes and sizes, from string quintets to octets, and in various other configurations featuring winds. Its touring commitments are extensive and include regular tours of Europe and North America, whilst recording contracts with Philips Classics, Hyperion, and Chandos have led to the release of over thirty CDs.