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The Academy of St Martin in the Fields was founded in 1959 by Sir Neville Marriner, and spearheaded the 1960s baroque revival. From its beginnings as a small, conductor-less string group, it has grown to encompass many different formations - from chamber group to classical-sized orchestra. What remains unchanged is that Academy players are drawn from the cream of musical talent, producing a richness of sound and virtuosic skill recognised the world over. The Soldier’s Tale by Stravinsky and Ramuz was written in 1918 during the horrors of the First World War. This exciting and unique music-theatre production uses period costumes through to modern dress and, mixing drama, dance, film and physical theatre, the story has a social perspective relevant to the modern day. Acclaimed violinist, Anthony Marwood, who plays the fiddle-playing soldier, is joined by three other actors and accompanied by a tight-knit musical group from The Academy of St Martin in the Fields Academy of St Martin in the Fields - The Soldier's Tale website.