Country: UK
Genre: Classical, progressive rock
Format: Blu-ray 1080i
Video: MPEG-4 AVC 21993 kbps 1920*1080i / 29,970 fps / 16:9 / High Profile 4.1
Video*: MPEG-4 AVC 12001 kbps 1920*1080i / 29,970 fps / 16:9 / High Profile 4.1
Audio: English DTS-HD MA 2.0 / 48 kHz / 2177 kbps / 24-bit (DTS Core: 2.0 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 24-bit)
Audio*: English DTS-HD MA 5.1 / 96 kHz / 7241 kbps / 24-bit (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 24-bit
Size: 29.82 GB
Lord assembled guest musicians such as Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson, Joe Bonamassa and Steve Morse in the Abbey Road Studios, to work with his trusted partner, director Paul Mann, on the 2012 version of the legendary concert.
The studio recording of Concerto For Group And Orchestra will now become Jon Lord's legacy for generations to come.
Jon passes from darkness to light says the sober announcement from his family.
This album is a joyful testament of a great musician and fantastic man.
Following the huge demand of the fans, the Concerto now will be made available on a Blu-ray + CD edition, which also includes, the making of as well as in depth interviews with Paul Mann and Marco de Goeij. Exclusive to this format is the new behind the scenes documentary, Up Close & Personal (Orchestral Recording Sessions) which gives an interesting insight into the work of Jon Lord and the orchestra.
1. The Making of Concerto For Group And Orchestra
Bonus:
• Interview with Conductor Paul Mann (1080i; 43:54)
• Interview with Marco de Goeij (1080i; 15:16)
• Up Close & Personal (Orchestral Recording Sessions) (exclusive to this format) (1080i; 20:10)
• Concerto For Group And Orchestra 5.1 Audio (46:48)*
The orchestral parts were recorded at the Philharmonic Hall in Liverpool on 1 and 2 June 2011. The band parts were recorded in August and October 2011, and on May 2012. The album was mixed at Abbey Road Studios in late May 2012. According to Paul Mann, Jon Lord heard the final master of the recording a few days before his death on 16 July 2012.
1. Moderato - Allegro
2. Andante
3. Vivace Presto