"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"
Featuring principals Fiona Cross on clarinet, John Roberts on oboe, Julie Price on bassoon, Stephen Stirling on horn, and Caroline Palmer on piano, the wind ensemble of the acclaimed Academy of St Martin in the Fields is recognized as “an ensemble of first-rate musicians, technically superb, generously expressive, and obviously enjoying themselves.” (Dallas Morning News). Rooted in unsurpassed musicianship and a commitment to maintaining a large-scale chamber ensemble, 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. The wind ensemble’s Ovations program includes a newly commissioned work especially for the ensemble.
PROGRAM
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH: Concerto No. 2 (Arr. Mordechai Rechtmann)
JAMES MACMILLAN: Untold, for Wind Quintet
JIM PARKER: Mississippi five, for Wind Quintet
CLAUDE DEBUSSY: Syrinx for Solo Flute
ERWIN SCHULOFF: Divertissement for Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART: Fantasia in F. minor for mechanical clock (arr. Julian Phillips)
Program subject to change
This performance will have a pre-performance lecture. More information coming soon!
SHOW TIMES
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026 – 7 PM
MERRILL AUDITORIUM, PORTLAND
RUNTIME: 2 HOURS (ONE INTERMISSION)
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Wheelchair accessible. Assistive Listening Devices available. Read more about accessibility at Merrill Auditorium.
ASL interpretation available upon request.
