Joshua Bell and The Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Joshua Bell, Music Director & Violin
Part of Hancher's 53rd season
Experience the beauty brought forth by some of the finest musicians to be found anywhere.
Undeniably among the most celebrated violinists of his era, Joshua Bell is also music director of the chamber ensemble The Academy of St Martin in the Fields. A musical powerhouse, the orchestra has gained worldwide acclaim for its joyful and inspiring performances as well as for a commitment to the musical freedom and expressiveness of its players. Bell and the orchestra will perform music by Camille Saint-Saëns, Antonin Dvořák, and Charles Ives.
“The English chamber orchestra Academy of St Martin in the Fields, with leader and solo violinist Joshua Bell, played works by Mozart and Beethoven with a kind of quiet excellence that made these familiar works a joy to hear again.”– San Francisco Classical Voice
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Website
PROGRAM:
Charles IVES: Variations on “America”
Camille SAINT-SAËNS: Violin Concerto No. 3
Antonín DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 8
HANCHER EVENT PARTNERS:
Kids Go to Hancher Fund
Robert J. & Sue B. Latham
Bryan & Jan Lawler
Gary & Nancy Pacha
George & Carrol Woodworth
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