Diamond album recreated

A recreation of one of the greatest live albums of all time will be offered at the West Gippsland Arts Centre on Friday, August 19 at 8pm.

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the legendary recording “Hot August Night”, Peter Byrne brings Neil Diamond to Warragul together with a 30-piece symphony orchestra.

It is exactly 50 years since Neil Diamond stepped on stage at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles with a symphony orchestra and recorded what is still known today as one of the greatest epic live albums of all time.

Now that album will be re-created in its original format in a national tour by Peter Byrne and the Australian Pops Orchestra.

Featuring classic songs “Crunchy Granola Suite”, “Cherry, Cherry”, “Sweet Caroline” and “I Am...I Said”, see the same spontaneous display of energy and sensuality of Neil Diamond with the superb talents of Peter Byrne.

Peter first performed a tribute show to “Hot August Night” on its 25th anniversary. He has since performed in South Africa, the UK, on cruise ships and across Victoria.

He has received seven ACE Awards and many “MO” Awards”.

Peter has the capacity to recreate Neil Diamond to a standard that Neil himself has endorsed on many occasions.

Neil Diamond recently announced his retirement from live performing due to illness. With many of his fans both in Australia and worldwide devastated and saddened at the news, Peter decided to salute 50 years of his music with some special moments in the show.

With the 30-piece symphony orchestra, Peter will re-enact every song from the album as Diamond recorded it during his upcoming Warragul show.

All tickets are $79.90.

For bookings or further information, contact the West Gippsland Arts Centre box-office on 5624 2456 or visit wgac.com.au