Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

The Who’s ‘Quadrophenia’ Opera Goes Classical On US Tour

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The Who’s rock opera “Quadrophenia” will take an orchestral turn as songwriter Pete Townshend on Tuesday announced a four-date tour of mostly classical venues in the United States. The orchestral “Quadrophenia” will feature vocals by Billy Idol — the rocker behind 1980s hits such as “White Wedding” and “Eyes Without a Face” — as well … Read more

Elvis Presley Breaks Record With 13th Number One Solo Album

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Elvis Presley has overtaken Madonna to claim the most number one albums by a solo artist. The Wonder Of You features Elvis’ voice above an orchestral score performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. It sold 63,500 copies after being released last week. Elvis’ number one albums also span the longest period of time by the … Read more