The Academy of St Martin in the Fields is one of the world’s premier chamber orchestras, renowned for its fresh, brilliant interpretations of the world’s most-loved classical music.
Formed by Sir Neville Marriner in 1958 from a group of leading London musicians, the Academy gave its first performance in its namesake church in November 1959. Through its live performances and vast recording output - highlights of which include the 1969 best-seller Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and the soundtrack to 1985’s Oscar-winning film Amadeus - the orchestra quickly gained an enviable international reputation for its distinctive, polished and refined sound.
Today we are led artistically by our Music Director, virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell, retaining the collegiate spirit and flexibility of the original small, conductor-less ensemble which has become an Academy hallmark.
Beautiful sound and balance plus top flight players but in my opinion the way the visual aspect of filming orchestras making the musicians sway about in their chairs like they're performing some choreography dance routine is totally pathetic and wholly distracting. If you happen to be like me from a generation that has a long attention span and can listen to a whole Bruckner Symphony without having to be visually entertained by musicians posing emotion then this video is best just listened to and not watched.
Not a single video on your entire channel of a live composition by sir neville marriner academy of st martin-in the-fields Canon and Gigue in D Major: Canon? How? This is criminal negligence.
I dedicate this to my late father who died on the 20th January 2024. who respected, admired and enjoyed all of Elgars works. God I miss him, part of Sevenoaks died when my father died.
I'm sorry for your loss; a beautiful dedication. My dad died in January 2001 and I still miss him. Music like this reminds me of him, too, as he was a proud Brit even though he emigrated to Canada many years ago. May the music and memories sustain you in your time of sorrow.
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Brand new Piano Concerto No 2! With various styles such as Romantic, musical theatre, early Modern, Baroque pastiche, fugue, and even a rhumba! Hope to lift your Spring spirits ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0wUWfXRbVV8.html Thanks!
Mvt. II -- 5:05 Mvt. III -- 10:30 Mvt. IV -- 11:41 So happy to hear this exciting piece. Full of surprises, like the leisurely Mvt. II that has a brief comic outburst. And played with such brilliance and completely without affectation or theatrics.
Not a fan of this all the glissando. I prefer the piece played with a little more punch - this just sags; even the horns seem a little afraid making too much of an impact. Maybe it's the effect of the hall?
Every time I hear this music, what impresses me about Elgar's writing is this. He could have ended the piece with a great crescendo, a big blasting finale. Instead, after the emotional climax, it softens to a beautiful, quiet finish. Genius move, so satisfying. Superb performance.
I was born in Mexico. Moved to the UK for work at 32 as part of a company relocation. I became a British Citizen at 39 and could not be prouder of my new country.
#OldManJosh ! I'm going to come see you in Calgary in June! It's been 11 years since I last heard you play. 1999? I was just graduating high school; gosh are you old! (BAHAHAAHH) Jk.
