Live At The London Palladium 2023 Coffret

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A NEW 4CD BOX SET PRESENTING THE TWO CONCERTS HELD BY RICK WAKEMAN, THE ENGLISH ROCK ENSEMBLE, AND THE ENGLISH CHAMBER CHOIR, CONDUCTED BY GUY PROTHEROE AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM IN FEBRUARY 2023. REVIEWED IN NATIONAL NEWSPAPERS, PROG MAGAZINES, UNCUT, MOJO, AND RECORD COLLECTOR, PLUS COVERAGE ON RELEVANT WEBSITES AND FANZINES. In February 2023, Rick Wakeman performed two sold-out concerts at the London Palladium celebrating his most acclaimed work as a solo artist and member of Yes. The first concert saw Rick Wakeman, the English Rock Ensemble, and the English Chamber Choir, conducted by Guy Protheroe, perform his first solo work, "The Six Wives of Henry VIII" and "The Myths and Legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table," while the second night's concert featured a selection of classic Yes tracks and "The Meeting" (originally performed by Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman And Howe), as well as the multi-platinum solo work "Journey to the Center of the Earth." The concerts were among the most memorable of Rick's career. A year after these magical shows, Rick Wakeman releases 'Live at the London Palladium 2023' on his own label Fragile Records, in partnership with Esoteric Recordings. This impressive 4 CD box set presents the complete concerts and serves as both a wonderful memento of two unique performances for long-time fans and an exceptional introduction to Rick's catalog for newcomers. The music on these albums features new interpretations of Rick's catalog arranged for band and choir, including the new "YES Suite," all never before released on disc in this form. The English Rock Ensemble consists of internationally renowned musicians, all with years of experience performing Rick Wakeman and YES music. They include Dave Colquhoun – guitars (Guitarist Magazine's 'Guitarist Of The Year' '94/95), Adam Falkner – drums (Amy Macdonald, Dido, Patricia Kaas), Lee Pomeroy – bass (Jeff Lynne's ELO, Caravan), Hayley Sanderson – lead vocals (Strictly Come Dancing, Kaiser Chiefs, Nile Rodgers), Adam Wakeman – keyboards and guitars (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Jazz Sabbath) with narration recorded by popular actors Peter Egan (Downton Abbey, After Life) and Ian Lavender (Dad's Army, EastEnders). Rick Wakeman and the English Rock Ensemble will be touring the UK from February 15 to 28, 2024, performing "Classic YES" and "Journey to the Centre of the Earth." Check the dates at www.rwcc.com Tickets available at www.myticket.co.uk/artists/rick-wakeman.