Rick Wakeman will revive his classic `Six Wives Of Henry VIII` in concert next May.
Wakeman released `The Six Wives Of Henry VIII` in 1973 at the peak of the concept album. It went on to sell more than 15 million copies worldwide.The album featured six tracks, one per wife, although as it is mainly instrumental album, there was no story to tell.
Rick once said, “This album is based around my interpretations of the musical characteristics of the wives of Henry VIII. Although the style may not always be in keeping with their individual history, it is my personal conception of their characters in relation to keyboard instruments”.
The shows will take place at the Hampton Court Palace in London on May 1 and 2.
The show will be expanded from the original album. Wakeman will premiere three additional pieces, ‘Tudor Overture’, ‘Defender of the Faith’ and ‘Tudor Rock’ at the show.
5,000 tickets will be sold per performance.
