Rick Wakeman - Classical Connections - 3CD+DVD Box Set - COMPACT DISCS

Rick Wakeman came to prominence In the early 1970s when everyone involved with the music industry was determined to present progressive rock as the InchnewInch classical music. In most cases it wasn't anything of the sort, but the extraordinary talent of Rick Wakeman produced many classical style pieces, many of which are showcased in the series of albums known as The Classical Connection. Now all the official recordings from this era in Rick's extensive career are available together for the first time, in a magnificent box set. Including a live album being available for the first time on CD, plus a DVD of a live recording of a 1991 concert at Hatfield. The set features just Rick with David Paton performing a set that includes pieces in a classical style. Album Tracks 1. Gone But Not Forgotten 2. After the Ball 3. Elgin Mansions 4. Sea Horses 5. Merlin the Magician 6. Catherine of Aragon 7. Catherine Howard 8. 1984 Overture 9. The Hymn 10. Finale (Incorporating Julia) 1. Eleanor Rigby 2. Birdman of Alcatraz 3. The Day After the Fair 4. Opus 103 5. The Painter 6. Summertime 7. Dancing in Heaven 8. A Garden of Music 9. MacKintosh 10. Farandol 11. Pont Street 12. Art and Soul 1. Merlin the Magician 2. White Rock Anecdote 3. After the Ball 4. Summertime 5. Sea Horses 6. Hotel Room Anecdotes 7. Eleanor Rigby 8. 1984 1. Merlin the Magician 2. White Rock Anecdote 3. After the Ball 4. Summertime 5. Sea Horses 6. Hotel Room Anecdotes 7. Eleanor Rigby 8. 1984