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The Academy of St Martin in the Fields was founded in 1959 by Sir Neville Marriner, and spearheaded the 1960s baroque revival. From its beginnings as a small, conductor-less string group, it has grown to encompass many different formations - from chamber group to classical-sized orchestra. What remains unchanged is that Academy players are drawn from the cream of musical talent, producing a richness of sound and virtuosic skill recognised the world over.
Academy of St Martin in the Fields website.
Cast/Performers
John Constable (harpsichord)
Creatives/Company
Director:
Kenneth Sillito (violin)
Music(s):
Shostakovich (Prelude and Scherzo for Octet op 11),
Schnittke (Sonata for violin and piano arr. by Schnittke for violin harpsichord and strings),
Arensky (Variations on a Theme by [Tchaikovsky]),
Tchaikovsky (Souvenir de Florence op 70)