Rick Wakeman Lines Up September Release For New LP 'Piano Odyssey'
Wednesday, 27 June 2018
Written by Laura Johnson
Rick Wakeman will release a new album this autumn.
'Piano Odyssey', his debut for Sony Classical, will arrive on September 14. It's set to feature original music as well as reworkings of compositions by Yes, Queen, Liszt, Handel and David Bowie, among others.
He will support the record with dates across the UK during September, October, November and December. Tickets are on sale now.
In a statement about the album, he said:
“All of the music chosen contains the most beautiful melodies and this is the key to being able to present fresh arrangements which can only enhance the reputation of the original. Every track has a meaning and is tailor-made for the piano. It was pure joy to make this album and I have to thank all those involved for their enthusiasm as ‘Piano Odyssey’ grew to reality.”
Head below to check out the tracklist.
1. While My Guitar Gently Weeps (The Beatles)
2. Liebestraum (Liszt) / After The Ball (Wakeman)
3. And You & I (Yes)
4. Rocky (The Legacy) (Wakeman)
5. The Boxer (Simon & Garfunkel)
6. The Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud (Bowie)
7. Strawberry Fields Forever (The Beatles)
8. Roundabout (Yes)
9. Cyril Wolverine (Wakeman)
10. Jane Seymour (Wakeman)
11. Largos (Handel & Dvorak)
12. Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen)
Rick Wakeman Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Thu September 27 2018 - SALISBURY City Hall
Fri September 28 2018 - YEOVIL Westlands
Sat September 29 2018 - AYLESBURY Westlands
Sun September 30 2018 - YORK Barbican
Thu October 04 2018 - READING Hexagon
Fri October 05 2018 - KINGS LYNN Corn Exchange
Thu October 11 2018 - IPSWICH Corn Exchange
Fri October 12 2018 - NORTHAMPTON Royal and Derngate
Sat October 13 2018 - SCUNTHORPE Baths Hall
Fri October 19 2018 - BATH Forum
Sat October 20 2018 - WYCOMBE Swan
Sun October 21 2018 - OXFORD Sheldonian Theatre
Fri November 09 2018 - HALIFAX Victoria Theatre
Sat November 17 2018 - DORKING Halls
Sun December 16 2018 - BRISTOL St Georges
Mon December 17 2018 - LONDON Union Chapel
Tue December 18 2018 - CAMBRIDGE Corn Exchange
Wed December 19 2018 - MANCHESTER Royal Northern College of Music
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