Oldfield in Bilbo

This note was published today by EITb:

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At Guggenheim Museum

Mike Oldfield to present his latest album in Bilbao tonight

03/07/2008

The artist, who will present his last work "Music of the Spheres" on Friday in Bilbao, is very "surprised and happy" after his first rehearsals with the Basque Symphony Orchestra and the Choral Society of Bilbao.

Mike Oldfield will present today in Bilbao his last work "The Music of the Spheres" together with the Basque Symphony Orchestra and 40 women from the Choral Society of Bilbao. A few hours before the world premiere, Basque TV station ETB has been able to talk with the great composer.

It was 35 years ago when Oldfield composed his first notes, but from then on, the Britsh composer and singer has not stopped. 24 albums have already been published. The long wait of thousands of worldwide fans will end tomorrow at last.

For the recording of his last work he has been helped by the New Zelander soprano Hayley Westenr and Chinese pianist Lang Lang. With no doubt, good music is secured.

Although Basque Symphony Orchestra already invited Mike Oldfield some time ago to come to Bilbao, they have only had time to rehearse a couple of times.

For the new album’s premiere, which will take place at Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao, Oldfield will count on the help of Basque Symphony Orchestra and 40 women from the Choral Society of Bilbao.

In an interview the British composer has agreed to give ETB he has said he feels "surprised and very happy" with final results, since the songs sound as in the album.

With regard to the place of the presentation, Oldfield has admitted that music will adapt very web to the space, though "Music of the Spheres" album has a "gothic and dark point".

Mike Oldfield has said that playing in such a “bright and modern place will be with no doubt a perfect inspirational source for the next work”.

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Mike Olfield

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