Opera: The Queen of Spades/L’elisir d’amore Garsington ...

With his cape and on-stage curry, he defined prog rock excess. Breakdowns, penury and near-death were the prices paid, but somehow the baroque synth lines and droll quips kept flowing… and still do. “I’m my own worst enemy,” laughs Rick Wakeman.

There are gig venues, and then there’s York Minster, where symphonic metal band Plague Of Angels are playing a show backed by an enormous pipe organ. Unless a bunch of irate Christians get their way

The desire to keep things interesting without alienating fans has seen numerous acts refresh and remix their hits with orchestral assistance. Midge Ure did it, even A Flock Of Seagulls and Wang Chung.

INXS Listen Like Thieves (40th Anniversary Deluxe ...

The Dead Daisies Lookin’ For Trouble SPV ...