Academy of St. Martin in the Fields

Joshua Bell, music director and soloist

Symphony Hall

Sun. February 23, 3:00 PM

Academy of St Martin in the Fields, one of the finest chamber orchestras in the world, returns to the Series for the eleventh time, the third under the direction of Joshua Bell. Bell leads the conductorless ensemble from the first chair for two pieces and takes center stage as violin soloist for Paganini’s bravura Violin Concerto No. 1.

Program

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492: Overture (4 min.)
Niccolò Paganini | Violin Concerto No. 1 (35 min.)
Intermission (20 min.)
Johannes Brahms | Symphony No. 4 (39 min.)

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Videos

Bruch - Joshua Bell & the Academy of St Martin in the Fields

Beethoven Symphony No. 5 - Academy of St Martin in the Fields & Joshua Bell

20 Questions with Joshua Bell: The Violin Channel

Everything You Need To Know About the Academy of St. Martin In The Fields

Tyler Alderson at WCRB shares why the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields is such an important chamber orchestra.

“…they put on a beautifully crafted, energetic show. Bell has achieved something quite special since becoming the ensemble’s music director in 2011. Still there were its renowned polish and finesse, its assured, aristocratic smoothness. But under Bell they have a remarkable focus, too, and there’s an etched clarity to their playing: every gesture has direction and meaning. And it’s a joy to watch an ensemble in which every musician seems so engaged.”
The Scotsman

This concert is made possible in part by support from Celebrity Series LIVE PERFORMANCE! Arts for All Endowment & Innovation Funds, with generous leadership support from Eleanor & Frank Pao and Susan & Michael Thonis. Additional support provided by Katie & Paul Buttenwieser.

Sponsor's Circle Reception

Sponsor’s Circle members ($5,000) and above are invited to an intimate reception following the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields with Joshua Bell performance.

Arts Society Members ($500) and above are invited to join us for complimentary refreshments pre-show and during intermission at this performance. Learn more about our Member Events.