27 May 2011

Siemens welcomes Academy of St. Martin in the Fields appointment of Joshua Bell

The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields’ Principal Sponsor, Siemens, today welcomed the news of Joshua Bell’s appointment as Music Director of the Academy. Siemens announced a three year sponsorship for the internationally renowned chamber orchestra in early September 2010 with the aim of enabling the Academy of St Martin in the Fields to continue its long tradition of touring throughout the UK and worldwide every year.

Andreas J. Goss, Chief Executive, Siemens plc and North West Europe, said: “Our sponsorship of the Academy of St Martin the Fields is an important partnership for Siemens. The Academy is one of the leading chamber orchestras in the world and has achieved its reputation with the pioneering leadership of Sir Neville Marriner. We believe that the appointment of the exceptional violinist, Joshua Bell, as Music Director, will strengthen this world-class position. We have enjoyed working with the Academy and look forward to continuing to support the orchestra as this exciting new chapter in their history unfolds.”

Siemens has supported a number of concerts with Joshua Bell in the current season, as part of an annual programme of sponsored concerts in the UK and successful tours to the USA and throughout Europe and in particular, Germany. The sponsorship also extends to supporting the Academy’s Outward Sound education and community programme.

Anna Rowe, Chief Executive of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields said: “We remain extremely grateful to Siemens for this three year sponsorship. The company’s financial support is enabling the Academy to develop and expand our artistic programme. Today’s announcement of our new Music Director is at the heart of these developments. We look forward to sharing in our success with Siemens.”

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About Siemens in the UK

Siemens was established in the United Kingdom 168 years ago and now employs around 16,000 people in the UK. Last year’s revenues were £4.1billion. As a leading global engineering and technology services company, Siemens provides innovative solutions to help tackle the world’s major challenges, across the key sectors of energy, industry and healthcare. Siemens has offices and factories throughout the UK, with its headquarters in Frimley, Surrey. The company’s global headquarters is in Munich, Germany. For more information, visit www.siemens.co.uk

For more information, contact:

Anne Keogh
Siemens plc
Tel: +44 (0)1276 696312
Mob: +44 (0)7808 823545
Email: anne.keogh@siemens.com


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About Siemens

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare.

From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers.

By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people.

Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare.

In fiscal 2023, which ended on September 30, 2023, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €77.8 billion and net income of €8.5 billion.

As of September 30, 2023, the company had around 320,000 employees worldwide.

Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.