One of the most important works of electronic music / modern classical, Mike Oldfield's "Tubular Bells," is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and is honored here on this new studio recording!
• Performed by the highly venerated Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with the London Contemporary Voices Choir, conducted by award-winning composer Simon Dobson with special guest MC actor Brian Blessed (Flash Gordon/Blackadder)!
• Also includes additional selections from Oldfield's ouvre that have never before been performed by a full orchestra!
• "It's amazing to think that it's been 50 years since I started writing Tubular Bells, and I am touched that my music has reached so many people all over the world during that time." - Mike Oldfield
• Will be performed live at select venues in the UK this fall with more dates to be announced next year!
Side A : Tubular Bells Part 1
Side B : Tubular Bells Part 2 / Sailor's Hornpipe
Side C : Ommadawn Part 1
Side D : Excerpt From Hergest Ridge Part 1 / Moonlight Shadow
