Jon Lord Announces Classical Album

Hennemusic reports that the former Deep Purple keyboardist has revealed plans to release his "Concerto for Group and Orchestra," re-recorded by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and a selection of invited guests.

Guests and soloists include Bruce Dickinson, Joe Bonamassa and Steve Morse, along with Jon’s ‘house singers’ Steve Balsamo and Kasia Laska. 

The project was recorded at Liverpool’s Philharmonic Hall by Abbey Road Studio‘s crew. The recording was conducted by Paul Mann.

Scheduled for release in September, the album will be accompanied by a specially filmed documentary.

(Hennemusic)