![]() Of course there is some vanity involved in this but so many Who songs are such great songs that I felt need keeping and preserving as scores." I didn't want to die without my most important works being committed to sheet music for future generations. Speaking previously to BANG Showbiz about the shows, he said: ''I wanted to get a Who piece saved for posterity. The guitar legend was joined by an army of classical musicians from the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - including dozens of violinists, cellists, and brass players - a hundred-piece choir, singers Alfie Boe and Billy Idol and actor Phil Daniels, who appeared in the original movie, for a spectacular new take on the classic record. Townshend previously did his own run of orchestral shows, 'Classic Quadrophenia', in September. With the arrangements written by David Campbell, it should make a memorable night of entertainment for all those who love the arts." " Pete Townshend's rock music is particularly suited to being embellished by the sounds that an orchestra can add to the band. Speaking about the forthcoming shows, Daltrey - who is also set to perform at London's Royal Albert Hall for Teenage Cancer Trust on March 22 - said: "I'm really looking forward to singing 'Tommy', not only with my great backing group, but also some of the finest orchestras in the country. 'Tommy' was released in 1969 and featured the hits 'Pinball Wizard', 'Overture' and 'I'm Free'. The 'My Generation' rocker - who is joined by guitarist Pete Townshend when playing in the legendary rock band - will perform 10 solo shows, kicking off on June 8 with the Hudson Valley Philharmonic at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in New York City, before concluding with the Cleveland Orchestra at Blossom Music Center in Ohio on July 8. ![]()
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