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Paul McCartney - Blue Sway - Ocean's Kingdom
'OCEAN'S KINGDOM' with PAUL McCARTNEY and PETER MARTINS
Paul McCartney Talking About Classical Music and Composing
1 Movement 1: Ocean's Kingdom  
2 Movement 2: Hall of Dance  
3 Movement 3: Imprisonment  
4 Movement 4: Moonrise  
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Marking his first foray into the world of dance, Paul McCartney has announced the general release of Ocean's Kingdom, commissioned by the New York City Ballet. The recording will be released by Hear Music/Telarc and is conducted by John Wilson, produced by John Fraser and performed by The London Classical Orchestra.Ocean's Kingdom is the first time Paul has written an original orchestral score or any kind of music for dance and is the result of a collaboration between Paul and New York City Ballet's Master in Chief Peter Martins, who have worked together to present the world premiere of a new ballet for the company's 2011/2012 season this September.

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