CONCERTS INTERNATIONAL
Memphis
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Wind Ensemble
Thursday, April 16, 2026
7:00 PM Harris Concert Hall
World- Renowned
J.S.Bach: Concerto No. 2 After Vivaldi
(arranged for wind quintet by Mordechai Rechtmann)
Composer TBD: a newly commissioned work (8-10 min)
James Macmillan: ‘Untold’, for Wind Quintet
Jim Parker: ‘Mississippi Five’ for Wind Quintet
~Intermission~
Claude Debussy: Syrinx for Solo Flute
Erwin Schuloff: Divertissement for Oboe Clarinet and Bassoon
Amy Beach: ‘Pastoral’ for Woodwind Quintet
Mozart: Fantasy in F-Minor, K 608 for Mechanical Clock
(arr. Julian Phillips)
Repertoire
“The performances, by ASMF Chamber Wind Ensemble, are nothing short of stunning…”
- Gramophone
About
ASMF has evolved into a musical powerhouse, an orchestra renowned across the world for its commitment to the musical freedom of its players and the sharing of joyful, inspiring performances.
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.ASMF’s work in the USA is kindly supported by the American Friends of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields (President, Maria Cardamone).
Sir Neville Marriner
(15 April 1924 – 2 October 2016)
– Founder, Director and President of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.
"Impressive sophistication and complexity of phrasing, elegant articulation and an impeccable sense of balance... What sets the Academy apart from other ensembles is its exceptional musical intelligence.”
-Seen and Heard International