Sir Neville Marriner in conversation with Sir Vernon Ellis An evening of music and discussion

Wednesday 26th November, from 6:30pm
49 Queen’s Gate Terrace, London SW7 5PN

Sir Neville Marriner, ASMF Life President, and Sir Vernon Ellis, Chairman of the British Council, invite you to an informal evening of conversation and music with players of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields at the home of Sir Vernon and Lady Ellis.

Drinks 6.30pm
Q&A 7.00pm
Recital 7.30pm
Supper 8.00pm

RSVP by 17th November 2014 by visiting The Academy of St Martin in the Fields’ website and downloading the booking form here

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Please note: booking is essential; there is limited capacity for this event, we regret that we cannot guarantee your attendance without prior booking.
Walking in the Air – An Evening of Music Composed by Howard Blake Conducted by Sir Neville Marriner

Tuesday 25th November, 7:30pm
St Martin in the Fields, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 4JJ

Blake The Snowman Fantasia arranged for string orchestra
Blake Flute Concerto Op.493a
Blake Clarinet Concerto Op.329
Blake Serenade for Wind Octet Op.419

This glorious concert sees a much anticipated reuniting of the Academy and the music of Howard Blake. This follows the release of ‘The Barber of Neville’ on Pentatone Classics last year. The album features the melodic and expressive Flute and Clarinet Concertos performed this evening by the Academy’s own Principal Flautist Michael Cox and Principal Clarinettist James Burke. No tribute to Howard Blake, especially one at winter time, would be complete without a performance of the beloved score to The Snowman. This concert sees the very first performance of the score in a new arrangement for String Orchestra, commissioned from Howard Blake by Sir Neville Marriner who conducts this evening’s concert.

Book now from St Martin in the Fields’ Box Office on 0207 766 1100 or online from their website.