The Academy of St Martin in the Fields and Steven Isserlis
Thursday 05 February 2026
7:30 pm - 9:05 pm
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 captivate… 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
Academy of St Martin in the Fields is the principal orchestral partner of St Martin-in-the-Fields, which is its historic home.
For more information about your visit, please see our FAQ page.
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)
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Steven Isserlis cello
Dates, Times & Book
| Thu 05 Feb | 7:30 PM | £50/£37.50/£25/£16/£10 | Book |
Share this event
Other things to do
Trafalgar Sinfonia: Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Trafalgar Sinfonia performs Vivaldi’s much-loved Four Seasons, alongside works by Handel and Bach.
Belmont Ensemble: Music from the Movies by Candlelight
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Featuring music from Pirates of the Caribbean, James Bond, Downton Abbey, Game of Thrones and Schindler's List.
ORA Singers: Spirit of Place
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
ORA Singers & Suzi Digby OBE return to St Martin-in-the-Fields with an exquisite new programme and two new commissions, by James Burton and Gabriel Jackson. This programme – Spirit of Place – explores themes of time, memory and identity; it is centred around Burton’s suite The Lost Words, alongside influential English voices such as Britten, Delius and Rutter.
Sounds of India: Prabhat Rao
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Prabhat Rao is a leading khayal vocalist based in London, recognised for his ability to communicate the depth of classical music to diverse audiences.
Trafalgar Sinfonia: Bach, Handel and Vivaldi by Candlelight
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Trafalgar Sinfonia presents a beautiful Baroque programme of works by Bach, Handel and Vivaldi.