Deep Purple – Concerto For Group And Orchestra (3LPs, Parlophone)

Recorded on September 24, 1969 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, Jon Lord’s Concerto for Group and Orchestra was a true encounter between two substantially different worlds: a fusion of rock and classical music. This was the first album to feature the entire Mark II lineup, made up of Ian Gillan (vocals), Ritchie Blackmore (guitar), Jon Lord (keyboards), Ian Paice (drums) and Roger Glover (bass), considered the most successful lineup, and the one with the highest sales throughout history. The record was originally released on Harvest Records in 1970 as an LP. Now, for the first time, the complete concerto is released on three vinyls, beginning with Sir Malcolm Arnold conducting the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in the performance of his Symphony No. 6, Op. 95, and ending with the encore of the third movement: Vivace-Presto. Track list: RECORD ONE SIDE 1 1. Malcolm Arnold’s 6th Symphony Op.95 First Movement: Energico The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 2. Malcolm Arnold’s 6th Symphony Op.95 Second Movement: Slow The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 3. Malcolm Arnold’s 6th Symphony Op.95 Third Movement: Con Fuoco The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra SIDE 2 1. Hush (Live) Deep Purple 2. Wring That Neck (Live) Deep Purple RECORD TWO SIDE 3 1. Child in Time (Live) Deep Purple SIDE 4 1. Concerto for Group and Orchestra – First Movement: Moderato Allegro – Deep Purple With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra RECORD THREE SIDE 5 1. Concerto for Group and Orchestra – Second Movement: Andante – Deep Purple With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra SIDE 6 1. Concerto for Group and Orchestra – Third Movement: Vivace Presto – Deep Purple With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 2. Encore – Concerto for Group and Orchestra – Third Movement: Vivace Presto – Deep Purple With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra