Deep Purple man for the National Concert Hall

Jon Lord is reviving the epic Concerto for Group and Orchestra.

The Hot Press Newsdesk, 21 Aug 2009

It’s hard rock legend time on September 24 as Deep Purple founder member Jon Lord plays the National Concert Hall.

The 68-year-old keyboard-player will be performing Concerto for Group and Orchestra with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, which was debuted by the Purps and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in 1969 at the Royal Albert Hall.

Tickets are priced between €15 and €40.

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