Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Schedule
Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
The Apex, Bury St Edmunds | Bury St Edmunds, EN
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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 captivates… 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 / Avison - 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)
Starts: 7pm
Tickets: £37, £30, Under 25's £12
Venue: The Apex, Bury St Edmunds
Prices include £2 booking fee
This event is promoted by The Apex in partnership with Orchestras Live.
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