This suite, titled 'Five', is Tony Banks's third orchestral suite, following 'Seven' and 'Six', and he initially tried to avoid having five movements to be less predictable.
Performer Biography
Nick Ingman, the conductor and arranger for this album, has had 13 No. 1 records and five double platinum records as an arranger of pop music, and has worked with artists like David Bowie and Madonna.
Performer Biography
Skaila Kanga, the harpist on this album, has an extensive career in classical, pop, and media, including credits on four Harry Potter films and James Bond films.
Recording & Production
For this recording, Tony Banks used his home-recorded piano demos as a template, and the orchestra was recorded in sections (strings, brass, woodwind, percussion, harp) to allow for greater control over individual parts and tempos.
Composer Biography
Tony Banks, the composer of this suite, is a founding member of the progressive rock band Genesis, which became commercially successful in the 1980s and 1990s.
Performer Biography
The Czech National Symphony Orchestra, featured on this recording, has earned a reputation as one of Europe's top symphonic ensembles and organizes the International Music Festival Prague Proms.
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