DEEP PURPLE with the Orchestraa relationship that has lasted since 1969, since the British band recorded the memorable 'Concerto for Group and Orchestra', one of the very first and most imitated experiments in the contamination of rock and classical music. More than forty years after that first time, DEEP PURPLE are dusting off the magic formula with a forty-eight-piece orchestra: only one date in Italy, on 18 July 2011, in a location that makes it all the more fascinating, the Arena di Verona.
The hard rock band's last 'symphonic' tour dates back to 2000, when they also came to Italy for a memorable date at the Forum di Assago, in the company of the unforgettable Ronnie James Dio as special guest, who passed away only a few months ago.
For the many Italian fans, the same ones who have flocked to Deep Purple's last tours, selling out more or less everywhere, The ticket hunt for this true artistic event opens as early as Monday 6 December at www.ticketone.it
Here are the ticket details:
Poltronissima 65 Euro, Armchair 55 Euro, Numbered tier 45 Euro, Unnumbered tier 30 Euro
Pre-sale fees must be added to these prices.
Deep Purple's current line-up consists of Ian Gillan (vocals), Steve Morse (guitar), Roger Glover (bass), Don Airey (keyboards) and Ian Paice (drums) while details on the orchestra will be announced shortly.
