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Group joined by pianist Caroline Palmer for a performance of Mozart’s Quintet for winds and piano in E-flat major
Santa Fe, NM, March 14, 2023 – The London-based Academy of St. Martin in the Fields is known for its mastery of the most beloved chamber works. The Academy’s wind ensemble, composed of principal players of the orchestra, is no different. Joined by Caroline Palmer, a pianist renowned worldwide for her outstanding solo and chamber performances, the ensemble will bring a program of classic repertoire to the St. Francis Auditorium. Mediated by the group’s “impeccable sense of balance” (Seen and Heard International), the evening will explore the different shades and timbres of wind instruments alongside the richness and versatility of the piano.
Program
Poulenc: Trio for oboe, bassoon, and piano
Molbe: Air Arabe for oboe, horn, and piano, Op. 77
Glinka: Trio Pathetique in D minor
Schulhoff: Divertissement for oboe, clarinet, and bassoon
Mozart: Quintet for winds and piano in E-flat major, K. 452
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Details
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Wind Ensemble with Caroline Palmer, piano. Works for winds and piano, including Mozart’s Quintet for winds and piano in E-flat Major. Presented by Performance Santa Fe at the St. Francis Auditorium at the New Mexico Museum of Art. Thursday, April 13, 7:30 pm. Tickets: $45–$95. PerformanceSantaFe.org, 505 984 8759.
About Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
John Roberts, oboe
Fiona Cross, clarinet
Julie Price, bassoon
Stephen Stirling, horn
with Caroline Palmer, piano
The Academy of St Martin in the Fields was founded by Sir Neville Marriner in 1958 and is currently led by Music Director Joshua Bell. In 1967, the Academy Chamber Ensemble was formed to perform the larger scale chamber music repertoire with players who customarily worked together, instead of the usual string quartet with additional guests. Drawn from the principal players of the orchestra, the Chamber Ensemble’s 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.
The Chamber Ensemble now performs in multiple configurations, including the Academy Wind Ensemble, which makes its US debut with pianist Caroline Palmer performing programs featuring the quintets of Beethoven, Mozart, and Brahms, among other works.
The Academy of St Martin in the Fields’ April 2023 US tour is supported by Maria Cardamone and Paul Matthews together with the American Friends of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. For more information about the American Friends please email development@asmf.org
The Academy of St Martin in the Fields Wind Ensemble appears by arrangement with David Rowe Artists.
About Performance Santa Fe
Performance Santa Fe has been bringing the very best of music, dance, and theater to iconic Santa Fe locations since 1937. Now in its 86th season, the organization upholds excellence in the performing arts and brings joy and enrichment to the community. Alongside its extensive performance season, the organization runs three dynamic, exciting, and inclusive educational programs for students in the community— Arts for Life, the Masterclass Series, and the Field Trip Series. PSF’s 2022-2023 season brings 27 performances to Santa Fe and celebrates the diverse possibilities of artistic expression. Learn more at PerformanceSantaFe.org. Performance Santa Fe is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
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