Featuring: Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman, Jordan Rudess, Chuck Leavell, Chris Ingles,
David Bryan, Patrick Moraz, Brian Auger, Mark Robertson, Tony Hymas, Dizzy Reed, Steve Porcaro

Well known and well respected rock keyboardists performing classical pieces is a multi-level challenge. It is of course a challenge to the players themselves to step beyond the commercially-imposed boundaries of their careers to produce a piece which will live forever in some recorded medium. It is a challenge to a record company which is counting on the talent of the artists to appeal to buyers as well as the loyalty and enthusiasm of the music lover to buy the recording once it goes into the marketplace.

"But the challenge goes further. It goes out to the music consumer to stretch his/her own expectations of the artists as well as to step outside the comfort zone of the stylistic setting to which they have become accustomed. If you are a fan of a particular artist or artists on this CD, you will probably be hearing them in a musically unfamiliar context. If you are first and foremost a fan of classical music, you will be listening to artists who may not be familiar to you. New interpretations on familiar themes, new techniques applied to classic compositions. Everyone involved had to stretch. Stretching is good.

Keith Emerson
Best known for his work with his bands The Nice and Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Keith has been at the forefront of introducing classical music into his recordings since the beginning of his career. His name is synonymous with merging divergent styles such as classical, rock, jazz, etc with scintillating results. Incredible technique, memorable compositions and innovative live performances are Keith's trademarks.

Rick Wakeman
Rick had made a name for himself as an in demand session musician even before joining Yes in the early 1970's. His work with that band influenced countless other musici.......
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Featuring: Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman, Jordan Rudess, Chuck Leavell, Chris Ingles,
David Bryan, Patrick Moraz, Brian Auger, Mark Robertson, Tony Hymas, Dizzy Reed, Steve Porcaro

Well known and well respected rock keyboardists performing classical pieces is a multi-level challenge. It is of course a challenge to the players themselves to step beyond the commercially-imposed boundaries of their careers to produce a piece which will live forever in some recorded medium. It is a challenge to a record company which is counting on the talent of the artists to appeal to buyers as well as the loyalty and enthusiasm of the music lover to buy the recording once it goes into the marketplace.

"But the challenge goes further. It goes out to the music consumer to stretch his/her own expectations of the artists as well as to step outside the comfort zone of the stylistic setting to which they have become accustomed. If you are a fan of a particular artist or artists on this CD, you will probably be hearing them in a musically unfamiliar context. If you are first and foremost a fan of classical music, you will be listening to artists who may not be familiar to you. New interpretations on familiar themes, new techniques applied to classic compositions. Everyone involved had to stretch. Stretching is good.

Keith Emerson
Best known for his work with his bands The Nice and Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Keith has been at the forefront of introducing classical music into his recordings since the beginning of his career. His name is synonymous with merging divergent styles such as classical, rock, jazz, etc with scintillating results. Incredible technique, memorable compositions and innovative live performances are Keith's trademarks.

Rick Wakeman
Rick had made a name for himself as an in demand session musician even before joining Yes in the early 1970's. His work with that band influenced countless other musici.......
more