'War Horse: The Story in Concert' to be released on BMG on November 24'War Horse: The Story in Concert' is narrated by Michael Morpurgo and Joanna Lumley. The music, composed by Adrian Sutton with songs by John Tams, is performed by the critically acclaimed Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.‘War Horse: The Story in Concert’ The acclaimed story of humanity and enduring friendship from the perspective of one extraordinary horse. Releasing November 24th, 2017 on BMG BMG is thrilled to announce the release of ‘War Horse: The Story in Concert’ narrated by Michael Morpurgo and Joanna Lumley. The music, composed by Adrian Sutton with songs by John Tams, is performed by the critically acclaimed Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Tim van Eyken (the original Songman from the National Theatre’s ‘War Horse’) and London Voices, conducted by David Angus. This ground-breaking album, in unique packaging, follows the hugely successful concert at the Royal Albert Hall last year. It is an unequalled experience of a story with music, based on Michael Morpurgo’s compelling and emotionally-charged novel. The Collector’s Edition offers the consumer a 360 experience. It will arrive in a custom-made military styled canvas bag. Open it to find a 12” case bound 76-page book with the full script of the narrated story and original illustrations by Olivier, Tony and OBIE award-winning British designer Rae Smith; two audio CDs containing the complete orchestral recording with narration, one audio CD of the music only, two Vinyls of the music only, and a DVD featuring the making of the recording; a bespoke leather folio with two exclusive art cards and a set of four art postcards by Rae Smith, a certificate of authenticity signed by Michael Morpurgo, a page from the music score hand notated by the composer, a sketch book and pencil, and a replica WW1 Identity Tag. This is a limited-edition item with only 1000 in production. The album is also released in four other formats detailed below, each with the full script of the narrated story and original illustrations by Rae Smith. The novel, originally published in 1982, tells the story of a boy called Albert and his horse Joey, separated after the outbreak of World War One. Young Albert's beloved horse Joey is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France where he witnesses the brutality of war from both sides. Even in the desolation of the trenches, Joey's courage touches all those around him. War Horse is the powerful story of deep friendship surviving in terrible times - the tragedy of war and the beauty of peace. Track Listing: CD3: (MUSIC ONLY) DVD: The Making Of War Horse – The Story In Concert Featuring interviews with Michael Morpurgo, Joanna Lumley ‘War Horse: The Story in Concert’ will be released in 5 different formats. https://WarHorse.lnk.to/WebsitePR Notes to Editors The Collector Edition Super Deluxe 12” Book Deluxe CD Standard CD The Deluxe Digital version of the three audio CD’s Watch the inspiring and moving story behind it all, below:
October 4, 2017 10:30am ET by The Soundcheck Group
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