The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields is an English chamber orchestra. Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area  - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Ethnicity... Chamber music is a form of classical music, written for a small group of instruments which traditionally could be accommodated in a palace chamber. ... Orchestra at City Hall (Edmonton). ...

The group was founded in London by Sir Neville Marriner, and gave its first concert in 1959. Its early performances were at St. Martin's church. It was initially a small, conductorless string group, and played a key role in the revival of Baroque music performance in England. It has since expanded to include winds, but is of flexible size, changing its make-up to suit its repertoire, which ranges from the Baroque to contemporary works. St Stevens Tower - The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster which contains Big Ben London (see also different names) is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England. ... Sir Neville Marriner (born April 15, 1924) is a conductor and violinist. ... 1959 was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A conductors score and batons Conducting is the act of directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures. ... A string instrument (also stringed instrument) is a musical instrument that produces sound by means of vibrating strings. ... Baroque music is Western classical music from the Baroque era, after the Renaissance music era and before the Classical music era proper. ... A wind instrument is a member of a family of musical instruments. ...

As well as live performances and many recordings, the group has played on a number of film soundtracks, including that of Amadeus (1984). Film refers to the celluloid media on which movies are printed Film is considered by many to be an important art form; films entertain, educate, enlighten and inspire audiences. ... A play and film written in 1979 by Peter Shaffer, Amadeus is loosely based on the life of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. ... 1984 is a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The group's associated Chorus of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields was formed in 1975. It is regularly heard on European television singing the music which introduces coverage of the UEFA Champions League. 1975 was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... Champions League Logo European Champion Clubs Cup The UEFA Champions League is an annual international inter-club football competition for Europes most successful clubs. ...

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