Deep Purple, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Malcolm Arnold – Concerto For Group And Orchestra (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1970

Concerto For Group And Orchestra is an LP by Malcolm Arnold, Deep Purple, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra from 1970 released on the Harvest label.

About this album

Concerto For Group And Orchestra is a bold early crossover that brought hard rock into dialogue with the symphony orchestra. Issued in 1969, the collaboration paired Deep Purple with composer Malcolm Arnold and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, turning a live concert experiment into one of rock’s most discussed symphonic statements. The three-movement structure gives the band and orchestra room to trade themes, textures and volume on equal terms, while showing how far rock could stretch without losing its identity. Long before symphonic rock became common, this album helped open the door for grander, orchestral approaches to heavy music.

Genre: Pop & Rock