The Six Wives of Henry VIII Live at Hampton Court Palace The Six Wives of Henry VIII Live at Hampton Court Palace The Six Wives of Henry VIII: Live at Hampton Court Palace is a live album from English keyboardist and composer Rick Wakeman, released through Eagle Records on 5 October 2009. The album is a live recording of the second of two sold-out concerts on 2 May 2009 at Hampton Court Palace in London. It documents the first live performances of Wakeman's 1973 instrumental concept album "The Six Wives of Henry VIII" in its entirety, in celebration of the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's accession to the throne. Wakeman performs
Thomas and the King has achieved martyrdom and, from his grief, Henry vows to build their dream for England (So Many Worlds - Finale). The musical (principal members) was recorded a few years after its West End production, with some of the original cast participating. Lewis Fiander sang the role of Thomas, with Michael Sammes as Bishop Foliot, Richard Day-lewis as Cardinal Rossini and Tom Saffery as Cardinal Resphigi. The album was recorded at PRT Studios, London 27/28 Aug 1981. The orchestrator for the musical was John Williams' regular collaborator Herbert W. Spencer. Thomas and the King Thomas and the King is a stage