The Orchestra is a rock band formed by former members of what band that was formed in Birmingham in 1970?
The Orchestra (band) The Orchestra is a rock band formed by former members of the Electric Light Orchestra and ELO Part II. It is the continuation of ELO Part II following Bev Bevan's departure and selling of the rights to Jeff Lynne.
Gemini Suite After the 1969 classical / rock fusion "Concerto for Group and Orchestra", Jon Lord was commissioned to write a follow-up. This was Gemini Suite, five long movements inspired by the members of Deep Purple, and performed live in September 1970 at the Royal Festival Hall with The Light Music Society Orchestra (the album of the concert was issued in 1993 as "Gemini Suite Live"). Jon Lord then recorded it in the studio as his first solo project in 1971, with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Malcolm Arnold and soloists drawn from the rock world. "Gemini Suite" was an important step for Lord and led to albums such as "Windows" (1974) and "Sarabande" (1976).