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Rick Wakeman opens the Fall Arts Festival in Plovdiv with a concert on Sept.1

Rick Wakeman opens the Fall Arts Festival in Plovdiv with a concert on Sept.1

8/27/2008 9:01:55 AM

This year's "Fall Arts Festival" in Plovdiv will be opened by the concert of the famous keyboard player from the legendary group "Yes" - Rick Wakeman (the photo above). The concert takes place Sept.1, 8.00 PM, with the participation of the choir and the orchestra of the Plovdiv Opera and Philharmonic Society.

 

 

 

 


 

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