ICONIC ALBUM WITH BELLS ON

TUBULAR Bells, one of the most ground-breaking albums of all time, will be performed live by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra this autumn.

Mike Oldfield’s album will be played in full, along with Ommadawn Part 1 and Hergest Ridge Part 1, at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall on November 3. Actor Brian Blessed OBE will compere the concert, as well as performing the iconic parts of the Master of Ceremonies and The Caveman.

Brian said: “I first became aware of the legendary album in 1973 when I was appearing in I Claudius as the Emperor Augustus Caesar for the BBC

TV.

‘‘I was mesmerised at the time by Mike Oldfield’s creation. I am thrilled to bits to be given the opportunity to bring this wonderful music to life.”

The orchestra will perform with visuals using the latest projection mapping technology that will ‘‘create a feast for the senses’’, according to producer Martin Gernon.

The show comes ahead of the 50th anniversary of Tubular Bells, with a companion album by the oyal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra also set for release later this year.