Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Orchestra April 13, 2010

Sir Neville Marriner says that the small ensemble he founded in 1958 "had no intention of giving any concerts or continuing forever." Whatever the initial intention, after 50 years the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields is firmly established as one of the world's leading chamber orchestras. Known for its superlative performances and award-winning recordings the Academy maintains a busy high-profile international concert schedule and collaborates with some of today's most thrilling musicians, including Murray Perahia, Joshua Bell, Julia Fischer, Julian Rachlin, Janine Jansen, and Anthony Marwood