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3-CD Box Set Renaissance Novella Annie Haslem Live RAH London 1977 NM/NM: The CD box set was bought-new, played just once. Discs in excellent condition with flawless playback (confirmed with EAC) and no visible wear. The box & inserts in excellent condition with no shelf wear or marks Label: Esoteric Recordings – PECLEC32678 Format: CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Expanded 3CD clamshell box edition, 2 x CD, Reissue, Remastered Country: Europe Released: Jul 5, 2019 Genre: Rock, Prog Rock, Symphonic Rock 1-1 Can You Hear Me? Written-By – Betty Thatcher, Jon Camp, Michael Dunford 13:39 1-2 The Sisters Written-By – Betty Thatcher, John Tout, Michael Dunford 7:12 1-3 Midas Man Written-By – Betty Thatcher, Michael Dunford 5:45 1-4 The Captive Heart Written-By – Jon Camp, Michael Dunford 4:16 1-5 Touching Once (Is So Hard To Keep) Written-By – Jon Camp, Michael Dunford 9:32 Bonus Tracks 1-6 Can You Hear Me? (Single Edit) Written-By – Betty Thatcher, Jon Camp, Michael Dunford 8:07 1-7 Midas Man (Single Edit) Written-By – Betty Thatcher, Michael Dunford 3:32 Live At The Royal Albert Hall, London – 14th October 1977 With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted By Harry Rabinowitz 2-1 Prologue Written-By – Michael Dunford 8:13 2-2 Can You Understand Instrumentation By [Instrumental section composed by] – Maurice Jarre Written-By – Betty Thatcher, Michael Dunford 11:43 2-3 Carpet Of The Sun Written-By – Betty Thatcher, Michael Dunford 4:02 2-4 Can You Hear Me? Written-By – Betty Thatcher, Jon Camp, Michael Dunford 14:01 Song Of Scheherazade (25:29) 2-5.1 a. Fanfare Written-By – John Tout 2-5.2 b. The Betrayal Written-By – Jon Camp, John Tout, Michael Dunford 2-5.3 c. The Sultan Written-By – Michael Dunford, Betty Thatcher 2-5.4 d. Love Theme Written-By – Jon Camp 2-5.5 e. The Young Prince And Princess As Told By Scheherazade Written-By – Michael Dunford, Betty Thatcher 2-5.6 f. Festival Preperations Written-By – Jon Camp, John Tout, Michael Dunford 2-5.7 g. Fugue For The Sultan Written-By – John Tout 2-5.8 h. The Festival Written-By – Michael Dunford, Betty Thatcher 2-5.9 i. Finale Written-By – Jon Camp, John Tout, Michael Dunford Live At The Royal Albert Hall, London – 14th October 1977 With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted By Harry Rabinowitz 3-1 Running Hard Written-By – Betty Thatcher, Michael Dunford 10:26 3-2 Midas Man Written-By – Betty Thatcher, Michael Dunford 4:31 3-3 Mother Russia Written-By – Betty Thatcher, Michael Dunford 10:01 3-4 Touching Once (Is So Hard To Keep) Written-By – Jon Camp, Michael Dunford 10:14 3-5 Ashes Are Burning Written-By – Betty Thatcher, Michael Dunford 27:58 Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Cherry Red Records Ltd. Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Vocals – Jon Camp Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Michael Dunford Arranged By – Renaissance (4) Arranged By [Orchestral Arrangements] – Richard Hewson Conductor – Harry Rabinowitz (tracks: 2-1 to 3-5) Coordinator [for Esoteric Recordings] – Vicky Powell Design [CD package] – Meriel Waissman Design [Original album] – Churchmouse Drums, Percussion, Vocals – Terence Sullivan* Keyboards – John Tout Lead Vocals – Annie Haslam Liner Notes [London, April 2019] – Malcolm Dome Orchestra – The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra* (tracks: 2-1 to 3-5) Painting – Amy Tuttle Producer – Renaissance (4) Remastered By – Ben Wiseman Research, Compiled By, Coordinator – Mark Powell Track 1-6 is previously unreleased and track 1-7 is previously unreleased on CD. All tracks produced P 1977, except track 1-6 produced P 2019 Packaged in a clamshell box with 3 mini LP sleeves, poster and 16-page booklet. Esoteric Recordings would also like to thank to: Richard Whittaker and all at FX Copyroom in London, Paul Robinson, Alan Velasco, Jon Roberts and all at Cherry Red Records. Barcode (Text): 5 013929 477841 > Barcode (Scanned): 5013929477841
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This 3-CD box set is an absolute gem for Renaissance fans! The sound quality is stunning—crisp, clear remastering brings new life to these classic tracks. The discs and packaging are in pristine condition, just like new. The live RAH 1977 performance is a standout, capturing Annie Haslam's incredible vocals in their full glory. A must-have for collectors and prog rock lovers alike—highly recommended!