Rick Wakeman: The Classical Connection

Keyboard Maestro -- LIVE!

Rick Wakeman, seven times voted the world's greatest keyboard player, performes a series of outstanding new interpretations of some of his best loved works.

Featuring songs rearranged in classical virtuoso style, this performance provides new insights into both the composer and the compositions, displaying a completely new aspect of Rick's prodigious talent.David Paton's bass and classical guitar work, brilliantly supports Rick, enhancing the performances and maintaining a link with Wakeman's classic rock origins.

Introduced throughout by Rick himself, Classical Connection is laced with hilarious on-the-road anedotes and fascinating glimpses into the inspiration behind his music.Titles featured on this DVD include Merlin the Magician, Sea Horses, After the Ball and 1984.Also included are new renditions of all-time favorites, Summertime and Eleanor Rigby.

Classical Connection was recorded live in hi-fi stereo at the opening of Rick Wakeman's 1991 European Tour and provides a unique opportunity to share in the mirth and music of this maestro of the keyboards.