“The Who With Orchestra: Live at Wembley“, Recorded at the band’s show at the world-famous Wembley Stadium on 6th July 2019, The Who performed many of their greatest hits as well as songs from their acclaimed recent studio album with the help of the Isobel Griffiths Ltd Orchestra, which gave a new perspective to some of their best loved material.
On July 6h, 2019, The Who headlined a sold out concert at Wembley Stadium in London . Performing many of their greatest hits, the show featured the band accompanied by the 57-piece Isobel Griffiths Orchestra. “The Who with Orchestra Live at Wembley” arrives on March 31st in a variety of formats including a 2-CD/Blu-ray Audio set featuring the audio remixed in Dolby Atmos, and a 3-LP edition. All come with a booklet with unseen photos from the show. A promo clip of “Baba O’Riley,” has been released . Daltrey said, “Just because it is The Who with an orchestra, in no way does it compromise the way Pete and I deliver our music. It is full throttle Who with horns and bells on.”
On July 6th, 2019, The Who headlined Wembley Stadium in London for the first time in forty years. The show was the only U.K. date on their ‘Moving On’ Tour and featured the band accompanied by an over 50-piece orchestra performing classic tracks from “Quadrophenia”, “Tommy”, “Who’s Next”, “Who Are You” and more as well tracks from their WHO album, their first studio release in thirteen years.
Performing with The Who and an orchestra had been a long-held ambition for singer Roger Daltrey “Just because it is The Who with an orchestra, in no way does it compromise the way Pete and I deliver our music. It is full throttle Who with horns and bells on.” Pete Townshend “Roger christened this tour Moving On! I love it. It is what both of us want to do. Move on, with new music, classic Who music, all performed in new and exciting ways. Taking risks, nothing to lose.”
This release comes in 5 formats – digital, 1CD of highlights, a 2-CD + Blu-Ray containing an Atmos mix of the entire album and 2 x 3-LP versions – a limited ecommerce only coloured vinyl version and the other a standard market wide black vinyl edition.
Both are housed in a trifold sleeve with an extensive booklet containing multiple photos from rehearsals, back stage and the show.
Pete Townshend Guitar /Vocals
Roger Daltrey Vocals (plus guitar on Eminence Front)
Simon Townshend Guitar/Vocals
Loren Gold Keyboard/Vocals
Jon Button Bass
Billy Nicholls Vocals
Zak Starkey Drums
Katie Jacoby Violin
Audrey Snyder Cello
The Fat Angel Sings 