While preparing for the Hagen concert, Jon Lord guested on German web-tv. In their Soundcheck series he comments on various pieces of music played to him during the interview. One of them was recorded in Japan in 1972 ... while the others were a little more exotic. Click on the photo to watch the clip. … Continue reading Learning to play rhythm organ …
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Last night's open rehearsal at Hagen Stadthalle for Jon Lord's concert there tonight was a resounding success. The 1.200 capacity venue was close to sold out and the crowd afforded the 'show' several standing occasions. - It's difficult to do a rehearsal when the venue is full of people watching you, so it was more … Continue reading Sold out rehearsal in Hagen
Jon Lord was a featured guest on the Roger Day show on BBC Southern Counties Radio last night. They talked about the success of the Durham Concerto in the classical CD charts as well as Jon's session work in London in the 60s. You can listen to the interview online. It starts around the 02:00:00 … Continue reading Jon Lord interview on BBC Radio
A one hour special on the Durham Concerto is sheduled to air on Classic FM this Sunday at 4pm GMT. The show will feature an interview with Jon Lord in which he will tell the story behind the concerto. You can listen to Classic FM on the web. In case you miss the show it … Continue reading “The Story of the Durham Concerto” on Classic FM
Jon Lord's "Boom of the Tingling Strings" will be released on CD on March 24. Below is the press release: EMI Classics are pleased to release two symphonic works by Jon Lord, better known as a founder member of one of the all-time great rock groups, Deep Purple. Lord's new Piano Concerto, 'Boom of the … Continue reading Boom of the Tingling Strings CD out in March
The program for the Hagen concert has been further updated to include several other favourites: "Gigue" (with full orchestra) "Sarabande" (with full orchestra) "Wait a While" This will be the first time since the 70's, that "Sarabande" is performed with a full orchestra. Finally there's a chance of a 'one-piano-four-hands' version of "Aria" also from … Continue reading Sarabande additions to Hagen concert
Fanfare Magazine are now featuring their new interview with Jon Lord on their website. In the interview Jon speaks about his classical roots as well as the Durham Concerto. Read the interview.
The program for Jon Lord's upcoming concert at the Hagen Stadthalle in Germany on February 15 is now finalised. Together with the Hagen Philharmonic Orchestra and the band DCRS, the following pieces will be performed: "Concerto for Group and Orchestra" DCRS and the Hagen Philharmonic Orchestra "One from the Meadow" Jon Lord, piano and the … Continue reading Hagen concert program finalised
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