Description
Deep Purple: Concerto for Group and Orchestra – Live at the Royal Albert Hall DVD
Product Information
Key Product Details
- UPC: 724349294196
- Product Type: DVD Video
- Format: Single Layer, DVD-5 (NTSC/PAL available), Widescreen presentation
- Run Time: 52 minutes and 30 seconds
- Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround and Stereo options available
- Menu Languages: English, German, French, Spanish
- Certification: Suitable for all ages (FSK 0)
- Recording Date: Wednesday, 24th September 1969
- Venue: The Royal Albert Hall, London, England
- Special Features:
- Picture Gallery
- Trailer
- Audio Commentary by Jon Lord
Overview
"Deep Purple: Concerto for Group and Orchestra" is a landmark live performance DVD capturing the historic 1969 concert at the Royal Albert Hall. This unique collaboration saw the legendary rock band Deep Purple—featuring Ritchie Blackmore on guitar, Ian Gillan on vocals, Jon Lord on keyboards, Ian Paice on drums, and Roger Glover on bass—join forces with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Malcolm Arnold. Composed by Jon Lord himself, the three-movement concerto uniquely combines the raw energy of a rock group with the refined sonority of a full orchestra, blending two distinct musical worlds into one electrifying experience.
The DVD employs the latest digital restoration techniques as well as advanced surround sound mixing in both 5.1 and stereo formats, bringing this timeless performance vividly to life.
English Overview (Summary)
Experience the mesmerizing live performance of Deep Purple as they debut Jon Lord's innovative "Concerto for Group and Orchestra" at the iconic Royal Albert Hall on 24th September 1969. Merging hard rock with classical majesty, this DVD offers rock fans and classical music enthusiasts an unforgettable fusion of sound, passion, and history.
Product Features
Performance Details
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Historic Concert:
Captured live at the Royal Albert Hall on 24th September 1969, this performance marked a pioneering fusion of rock and classical music. -
Legendary Line-Up:
- Ritchie Blackmore: Guitar
- Ian Gillan: Vocals
- Jon Lord: Keyboards (Composer of the Concerto)
- Ian Paice: Drums
- Roger Glover: Bass
- The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Conducted by Malcolm Arnold
Audio-Visual Excellence
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State-of-the-Art Restoration:
The original performance has been digitally remastered using the latest restoration technology, ensuring clarity and dynamic sound. -
Surround Sound Experience:
Mixed in Dolby Digital 5.1, the concert’s audio is both immersive and powerful, available in both surround and stereo formats. -
Bonus Extras:
Enjoy an engaging Picture Gallery, exclusive trailer, and insightful audio commentary by Jon Lord, offering behind-the-scenes perspectives on the creation and performance of the concerto.
Multilingual Accessibility
- Menu & Audio Languages:
Designed for an international audience, the DVD menus and audio tracks are available in English, German, French, and Spanish.
Interesting Facts
A Pioneering Collaboration
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Fusion of Worlds:
On this historic evening, Deep Purple and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra merged rock’s visceral energy with the grandeur of classical orchestration—a concept ahead of its time that paved the way for future genre-crossing performances. -
Composer & Performer:
Jon Lord, not only a key member of Deep Purple but also the visionary composer behind the concerto, skillfully engineered this piece to reflect both the intensity of rock music and the elegance of orchestral arrangements. -
Cultural Impact:
Since its debut in 1969, the Concerto for Group and Orchestra has reappeared in various renditions and anniversary concerts, continuing to captivate audiences and influence both rock and classical genres. -
Historical Record:
With engineering by Dave Siddle and Martin Birch, and later digital mastering at Abbey Road Studios, this DVD preserves a performance that remains a milestone in rock history.
Track Listing
The concerto is structured in three movements, each revealing a different facet of the musical amalgamation:
- First Movement – Moderato - Allegro (Lord)
- Second Movement – Andante
(Featuring lyrics by Ian Gillan) - *Third Movement – Vivace - Presto (Lord)
Note: The accompanying on-screen credits also highlight the contributions of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and supplementary artistic insights from the live performance.
Publishers & Production Credits
This DVD is presented under the auspices of British Lion Music Ltd. and EMI Records Ltd.
- Engineered by: Dave Siddle and Martin Birch
- Audio Commentary: Jon Lord
- Mixed by: Jonathan Allen at Studio 3, Abbey Road Studios, London (June 2001)
- Digital Mastering: Peter Mew, Abbey Road Studios, London (March 2002)
- Project Producer: Nigel Reeve
- DVD Authoring & Design: Abbey Road Interactive, with design & art direction by Hugh Gilmour
- Copyright: © 2002 British Lion Music Ltd. All Rights Reserved
- Special Thanks: Jon Lord and Tony Edwards
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