ASMF & Steven Isserlis, London
5 February 2026, 19:30
Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London
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5 February 2026, 19:30
Thursday
Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London
The Academy of St Martin in the Fields reunite with internationally acclaimed cellist Steven Isserlis, having last toured together in 2016. The programme will include Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major, a concerto with Haydn’s signature joy, humour and warmth and showcases Isserlis’ virtuosic skills. Also on the programme is Tchaikovsky’s Andante Cantabile, originally from his String Quartet No. 1 and arranged separately by the composer for cello and string orchestra. This gorgeous piece became famous in its own right separate to the quartet and is based on a folk song.
“Isserlis captivate… Technically irreproachable… a rare homogeneity in all registers, right down to the most exquisite pianissimos… Isserlis soars away, carrying the audience with him to the clouds. An inevitable triumph.” Resonances Lyriques
Scarlatti / Avision | Concerto Grosso No. 5 in D minor
Haydn | Cello Concerto No. 2 in D major
Tchaikovsky | Andante Cantabile
Arensky | Quartet (arranged for full strings by Marijn van Prooijen)
Tickets: £50/£37.50/£25/£16/£10
All orders are subject to a booking fee of £3.95
Academy of St Martin in the Fields is the principal orchestral partner of the St Martin-in-the-Fields, which is its historic home.
This concert is kindly supported by the American Friends of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields
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