Joshua Bell and the renowned Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble reunite at London’s intimate Wigmore Hall for a special performance featuring Mendelssohn’s Octet in E-Flat Major, Op.20, led by Music Director Joshua Bell, and Sally Beamish’s ‘Partita’ for String Octet, specially commissioned by the Academy and premiered in 2019.
Comprising of the orchestra’s principal musicians under the direction of violinist Tomo Keller, the Chamber Ensemble showcases its versatility through performances ranging from string quintets to octets, as well as various wind-inclusive configurations.
PROGRAMME TO INCLUDE:
Sally Beamish Partita for String Octet
Mendelssohn Octet in E-Flat Major, Op.20