‘Proggers only’ – behind the scenes in Edinburgh

How does it feel to be 19 and share a concert stage with Jon Lord? Scottish music student and tenor sax player Christopher Hartles (previously interviewed on this website) filmed himself and his fellow students getting ready to perform the Concerto for Group and Orchestra with Jon Lord in Edinburgh, Scotland on October 5, 2009. … Continue reading ‘Proggers only’ – behind the scenes in Edinburgh

Outstanding: 10 stars for Edinburgh

'Exceptional', 'a fantastic success' and 'jaw-droppingly brilliant'. Jon Lord's recent concert in Edinburgh received rave reviews from the Scottish press. In their two five-star reviews, The Scotsman and the Edinburgh Evening News, mention both the captivating complexity of Jon Lord's Concerto for Group and Orchestra and the impressive skills of the young musicians that shared … Continue reading Outstanding: 10 stars for Edinburgh

St. Petersburg: Images from the road

Jon Lord pictured in St. Petersburg getting ready for his concert there on October 12. Jon Lord having fun in with (from left) singers Kasia Laska and Steve Balsamo, and conductor Fabio Mastrangelo. Jon Lord in Russia October 15 – GKCZ Rossiya, Moscow, Russia – tickets - Concerto for Group and Orchestra and more performed … Continue reading St. Petersburg: Images from the road

Yekaterinburg: Images from the road

Pictured onstage, Jon Lord is performing the Concerto for Group and Orchestra at the Cosmos Concert Hall in Yekaterinburg on October 9 2009. Below a selection of passes employed at the Yekaterinburg concert. Jon Lord in Russia October 12 – Ice Hall (small stage), St. Petersburg, Russia – tickets - Concerto for Group and Orchestra … Continue reading Yekaterinburg: Images from the road

Breathtaking freshness in Edinburgh

'The Edinburgh concert was fantastic, the kids were really impressive, very cohesive and obviously they enjoyed it as much as the audience.' Thus writes David Fergusson on Jon Lord's Facebook page about the concert at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Monday night. For this website, Kevin Dixon reports indepth about the evening. 'The first thing that … Continue reading Breathtaking freshness in Edinburgh