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 more than 50 years ago by Christopher Hogwood 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 and are proud to be the most listened-to period-instrument orchestra online, with over one million monthly listeners on streaming platforms. AAM recently celebrated the orchestras Golden Anniversary with the completion of a landmark project to record Mozarts complete works for keyboard and orchestra, a series described by the Financial Times as having set new standards. Beyond the concert hall, AAM is committed to nurturing the ne...