Classic architecture - classic recordings


I am sure every reader will know the name of the recording ensemble featured on the LP sleeve above. But how many know the story of the building which they take their name from? Read the story of St Martin-in-the-Fields here, and read about the Academy here.
Any copyrighted material on these pages is included as "fair use", for the purpose of study, review or critical analysis only, and will be removed at the request of copyright owner(s). Report broken links, missing images and errors to - overgrownpath at hotmail dot co dot uk

Comments

Anonymous said…
Interesting stuff ... thanks!

I have a number of ASMF recordings (mostly LP) and have enjoyed them for years.

Also, I missed the linked item about L'Oiseau Lyre when it appeared. The first recording of theirs that came to mind has been a favourite for years - Froberger played by Thurston Dart on the clavichord. Beautifully played, excellent sound (1961).

I notice that it and other clavichord recordings by Dart are available on CD from the British Clavichord Society at http://www.bcs.nildram.co.uk/bcsbooks.htm .

Recent popular posts

Why new audiences are deaf to classical music

For young classical audiences the sound is the message

The Berlin Philharmonic's darkest hour

Who am I?

Audiences need permission to like unfamiliar music

Classical music's biggest problem is that no one cares

Nada Brahma - Sound is God

Classical music's $11 billion market opportunity

Why cats hate Mahler symphonies

Music and malice in Britten's shadow