The full score of Jon Lord's most famous composition, Concerto for Group and Orchestra, is now available as a pdf print-your-own. Order yours now from JonLord.org's web shop. The score reveals the finished work as it was recorded in the studio in 2011-12 with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and a cast of guest soloists, such as Joe Bonamassa and Bruce Dickinson, and … Continue reading Concerto score now available
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Jon Lord's Durham Concerto is set for its German premiere on May 19, 2015 in Hagen near Dortmund with the Hagen Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Paul Mann. [Update] The concert will feature Kathryn Tickell on Northumbrian pipes (as on the original recording and at Celebrating Jon Lord at the Royal Albert Hall last April), and will be … Continue reading Durham Concerto onstage in Germany
Like Roger Glover, keyboard player Nigel Hopkins has also shared his thoughts and feelings on Celebrating Jon Lord last April. 'Celebrating Jon Lord was a show that had me revisiting my early childhood ear candy, evaluating my existence and worth, and had me for the first time ever looking out into a venue thinking, "My … Continue reading ‘It was such an honour’
Roger Glover, bass player with Deep Purple, has summed up the past year in his online diary. He was particularly moved by what he experienced and remembered at the concert that celebrated Jon Lord. 'A host of friends and admirers saluted Jon Lord at the Royal Albert Hall. Tears of wonder, joy and sorrow ran … Continue reading ‘A sound that roared through our lives’
A mini monument to Jon Lord has been revealed in Ukraine on the river Uzh in Uzhhorod: A mini sculpture of Jon contemplating the view from the riverside promenade. The captivating figure is the result of local enthusiasts who started a collection in the local cafe Under The Castle two years ago. Focusing on coins … Continue reading Jon Lord monument revealed
With Christmas looming, we've bundled six excellent releases featuring Jon Lord into three special offers. Jon's groundbreaking Concerto for Group and Orchestra is offered in two very special recordings; The DVD of the legendary 1999 30th anniversary performance at the Royal Albert Hall featuring Deep Purple, Ronnie James Dio, Miller Anderson, Sam Brown and others comes together with Jon's spellbinding 2012 studio … Continue reading Bundle up for Christmas
Classic Rock Revisited recently interviewed drummer Ian Paice about Jon Lord in general and the concert in Jon's honour in particular. In this excellent interview, Ian Paice speaks with fascinating insight about Jon's special contributions to Deep Purple's song writing, how the celebratory concert was structured, sharing the time keeping role with conductor Paul Mann … Continue reading – It was everything that we wanted it to be
The sparkling new concert film, Celebrating Jon Lord, filmed at Royal Albert Hall in London earlier this year is climbing up the music video charts across Europe. So far it has reached number one in four countries: the UK, Germany, Austria and Sweden. It has also reached #2 in Switzerland, #3 in France, #4 in Holland, and #8 in Belgium, … Continue reading Celebrating Jon Lord is #1 across Europe
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