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The Academy of Ancient Music (AAM) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its first recording session, which took place on 17 September 1973 at All Saints’ Church in west London. The musicians, under the baton of Christopher Hogwood, recorded a selection of overtures by Thomas Arne. At the time, their approach was radical: they performed on period instruments using, as far as possible, the techniques that were current at the time of composition. This video features reminiscences by Emma Kirkby, John McMunn and current AAM music director Laurence Cummings.

‘Our anniversary is an opportunity to look back at AAM’s impressive history,’ said Cummings, ‘and celebrate our continued commitment to historical detail and musical adventure.’

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