Rick Wakeman details classical album Piano Odyssey
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Rick Wakeman has announced that he’ll release a new classical album later this year.
Piano Odyssey will arrive on September 14 via Sony Classical, with all tracks personally chosen, crafted, orchestrated and arranged by Wakeman himself.
It will feature reworkings of material from his solo career along with Yes songs and covers of tracks by artists including the Beatles, David Bowie and Queen.
Wakeman says: “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.”
Label head of Sony Music Masterworks UK, Sarah Thwaites, adds: “I'm beyond thrilled that Rick Wakeman has chosen to augment the prestige of Sony Classical with his new album.
“Apart from his proven musicality and unique artistry, he is an industry legend who has inspired hundreds of fledgling artists over the years. This new recording is a fitting celebration of Rick’s impressive legacy at the very pinnacle of superstardom.”
Wakeman will tour in support of the album later this year.
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)
