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A message from Ben Baker – There have been many musical and personal highlights, but the most joyful news by far is that my wife, Marike, and I welcomed our … Read more

Nicholas will be playing the Ravel Piano Concerto for the left hand on 20 July 2025 at the Proms. He is a champion and motivator for those with a disability … Read more

Fenella will join us again in 2026. She has just received this excellent review in Gramophone magazine, November 2024.

The Perks Ensemble & Alexander Ullman – February 2024 – Ilminster Arts CentrePhoto: Chad Williams We thank all the musicians who came to play for us this year. They gave … Read more

Adrian Sutton’s Violin Concerto – the outstanding new recording is available to buy now! Following a devastating cancer diagnosis in September 2022, Adrian Sutton, composer of the music for War … Read more

Riccardo has received a grant from the Arts Council for a project in the North West Highlands Geopark in Scotland. From the 27th of September to the 20th of October … Read more

On Monday 15 April BBC Radio 3 paid a special tribute to Sir Neville Marriner by devoting the whole day to his life in music, culminating in a broadcast concert … Read more

Monday 15 April 2024 https://www.asmf.org/whats-on/marriner100-celebrating-sir-neville-marriner/ Sir Neville Marriner was our Founder Patron and was a very good friend and support. The Academy of St Martin in the Fields celebrates Sir … Read more

Nicholas, who performed for us in 2016 and 2020, had a wonderful reception at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on 24 March.

Many congratulations to Ayaka and Oscar Perks on the birth of Haruki. Oscar was hoping to get through his tour with us in mid-February before his son made his entrance. … Read more