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Academy of Ancient Music (AAM) is an orchestra with a worldwide reputation for excellence in baroque and classical music. Using historically-informed techniques, period-specific instruments and original sources, we bring music vividly to life in committed, vibrant performances.

Established nearly 50 years ago to make the first British recordings of orchestral works using original instruments, AAM has released more than 300 albums to date, collecting countless accolades including Classic BRIT, Gramophone and Edison awards. We now record on our own-label, AAM Records, and are proud to be the most listened-to period-instrument orchestra online.

Beyond the concert hall, AAM is committed to nurturing the next generation of musicians and music-lovers through our innovative side-by-side learning and participation initiative AAMplify. Working in collaboration with partners at the Guildhall School, London Music Masters, Cambridgeshire Music Hub and others we reach thousands of children and young people across primary, secondary and tertiary education each year.

AAM is Associate Ensemble at London’s Barbican Centre and the Teatro San Cassiano, Venice, and Orchestra-in-Residence at the University of Cambridge, Milton Abbey International Summer Music Festival and The Apex, Bury St Edmunds. The 2022-23 season is the second for Music Director Laurance Cummings, who joins the orchestra as it approaches its 50th anniversary in 2023.

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Requiem, K. 626: Lacrimosa

Requiem, K. 626: Lacrimosa

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Concerto in D Minor, Op.7, No.4: I. Adagio

Concerto in D Minor, Op.7, No.4: I. Adagio

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Nulla in mundo pax, RV 630: 1. Nulla in mundo pax

Nulla in mundo pax, RV 630: 1. Nulla in mundo pax

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Rinaldo, HWV 7a: Lascia ch'io pianga

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Vivaldi: Gloria in D Major, RV 589: I. Gloria in excelsis Deo

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Abdelazer, Z.570: 2. Rondeau

Abdelazer, Z.570: 2. Rondeau

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Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: I. Vivace

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Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: II. Largo ma non tanto

Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: II. Largo ma non tanto

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Requiem, K. 626: Confutatis

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