Jon first performed with Orchester Hagen in February 2008. He would perform with the orchestra again in 2009, 2010, and in 2012 the orchestra made him their 'composer in residence' and performed more of his works. Tonight they will perform his Durham Concerto conducted by Paul Mann. This evening's programme will also include Haydn's Symphony … Continue reading Hagen snapshots
Two of Jon Lord’s major orchestral compositions - Boom of the Tingling Strings and Disguises - have been published by Schott Music, in new study scores edited by conductor Paul Mann. Boom of the Tingling Strings, which takes its title from a poem by D.H. Lawrence, is a highly autobiographical piece, cast as a piano concerto … Continue reading Two Jon Lord works published
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
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’
Classic tunes, lots of jamming and good times amongst old friends. Jon Lord Blues Project was one of Jon's final touring commitments, visiting the sweaty blues clubs of Germany. Consisting of colleagues from Jon's musical past, who had previously toured as the Olympic Rock and Blues Circus in the 1980s, each one of them had also played with Jon in other projects: Miller … Continue reading Jon Lord’s blues project
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
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