"The dazzling execution, powerful expression and beautiful tone are mesmerising and, as a guest director, Bell’s musical imagination inspired a magnificent intensity. If classical concerts always reached the exciting energy demonstrated by this partnership, moguls of the classical industry could stop worrying about how to keep the tradition alive.

The ASMF achieves amazing coherence. The woodwind players can soar above the ensemble and yet still blend with the keening tone of the strings. In the exposed scoring supporting the violin the ensemble was lithe and sensitive, advancing and retreating with gestures full of heart.

The ensemble achieved all the rich detail of which a chamber ensemble is capable but with the forceful punch of a large-scale orchestra. This memorable concert has raised the bar for classical concerts in Queensland."

The Australian, June 21 2010

New book

"Making Music: Neville Marriner and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields" is now available to purchase through our website. In this stylish hardback, Christian Tyler chronicles this rare and most productive of relationships which has spanned 50 years. Drawing upon archive material, as well as interviews with many of those who have contributed to the success of the orchestra, "Making Music" paints a unique portrait both of the orchestra and of Sir Neville Marriner himself.

The books are available for £25 plus postage and packaging.
To order your copy please call 020 7702 1377.

Next Academy Concerts

Academy of St Martin in the Fields

Photo credited to Sussie Ahlburg

Academy of St Martin in the Fields

Photo credited to Sussie Ahlburg