The Academy Chamber Ensemble was formed in 1967, drawing its membership from the world-renowned chamber orchestra the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, which was itself founded by Sir Neville Marriner in 1958 and is currently led by Music Director Joshua Bell. The purpose behind the formation of the Chamber Ensemble was 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 and play-directed by Academy Director / Leader Tomo Keller, the Chamber Ensemble now performs in multiple configurations from wind trios to string octets. Its 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.

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Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble

Seventh-day Adventist Church

### ASMF Chamber Ensemble - Academy of St Martin in the Fields

#### Event Overview:
This autumn, the ASMF Chamber Ensemble, drawn from the principal players of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, embarks on a North American tour. Renowned for their splendid playing, impeccable sound, and balance, the ensemble will perform a captivating program featuring a mixed octet of winds and strings.

#### Tour Dates and Venues:
- **28 October 2023, Saturday**
  - **Time:** 20:00
  - **Venue:** The Palladium, Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel, IN
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- **31 October 2023, Tuesday**
  - **Time:** 19:30
  - **Venue:** Cabell Hall Auditorium, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
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- **1 November 2023, Wednesday**
  - **Time:** 20:00
  - **Venue:** Samueli Theater, Costa Mesa, CA
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- **2 November 2023, Thursday**
  - **Time:** 19:30
  - **Venue:** Mondavi Center, Davis, CA
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- **4 November 2023, Saturday**
  - **Time:** 19:00
  - **Venue:** Southern Theatre, Columbus, OH
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#### Programme Highlights:
- **Nielsen:** Serenata in vano
- **Dvorak:** String Quintet in G major, Op. 77
- **Beethoven:** Septet in E flat major, Op. 20
- **Purcell arr. Britten:** Chacony for Strings
- **Ferguson:** Octet, Op. 4 (1933)

#### Featured Musicians:
- **Tomo Keller:** Violin
- **Harvey de Souza:** Violin
- **Robert Smissen:** Viola
- **Richard Harwood:** Cello
- **Lynda Houghton:** Double Bass
- **Tim Orpen:** Clarinet
- **Julie Price:** Bassoon
- **Stephen Stirling:** Horn

Join the ASMF Chamber Ensemble for an evening of exquisite music, featuring works from Britten, Nielsen, Ferguson, Dvorak, and Beethoven. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the finest in chamber music performance.

Robert Smissen

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Future and recently performed repertoire

Viola in String Sextet by Dvořák

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Viola in Octet by Mendelssohn

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Viola in Serenata in vano by

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Viola in String Quintet by

Academy of St. Martin in the Fields

Viola in Septet by

Academy of St. Martin in the Fields

Viola in Chacony for Strings by

Academy of St. Martin in the Fields

Viola in Octet by

Academy of St. Martin in the Fields

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