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‘What makes music authentic is emotion’ – an interview with Bojan Čičić
Interview with Bojan Čičić How did you become interested in Early Music? I studied at the Academy of Music in Zagreb with Andjelko Krpan, graduating in 2001. Catherine Mackintosh came to give a masterclass and when I
Read moreAAM unveils first concerts of its 22/23 London series
Academy of Ancient Music has unveiled plans for the first part of its 2022/23 season, following the success of its first season under Music Director Laurence Cummings. The theme of
Read moreThe St John Passion – but not as you know it
AAM performs JS Bach’s St John Passion on Good Friday, in its 1725 version. AAM’s Principal Oboe Leo Duarte explains why it might not be the version you’re used to
Read moreGramophone features AAM's pandemic Mozart project
Gramophone website has published an article by AAM’s CEO John McMunn telling the story of how the orchestra defied the pandemic to continue the celebrated Mozart Piano Concerto Cycle with
Read moreInterview with AAM co-principal cellist Sarah McMahon
AAM cellist Sarah McMahon explains why she enjoys the risks of playing continuo and what makes the orchestra is so special What were your first encounters with AAM? I
Read moreAAM nominated for BBC Music Magazine Award
Academy of Ancient Music’s world premiere recording of Jan Ladislav Dussek’s Messe Solemnelle has been nominated for the BBC Music Magazine 2022. The recording has already won the Gramophone Choral
Read moreFacing the past
Ahead of our New Worlds: South America programme, which features the work of Jesuit missionary Domenico Zipoli, we ask how the classical music world can come to terms with problematic
Read moreDussek wins Gramophone Choral Award
Academy of Ancient Music has won the Choral Award at this year’s Gramophone Classical Music Awards, for our world premiere recording of Jan Ladislav Dussek’s Messe Solemnelle, which was released
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