As a testament to the enduring excellence and influence of his more than 40-year career, Murray Perahia's record label recently released a 72-volume box set of his work spanning 67 CDs and five DVDs, many of those original recordings of Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, and Chopin having become the definitive document upon their release. The American pianist, a recipient of multiple Grammy and Gramophone awards, has long been a fixture in the U.K. music world as principal guest conductor of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, his reputation built on refined and intelligent interpretations, and "a breathtaking drive and imagination" (Los Angeles Times).