Steve soars in these pieces proving, once again, that at 72 years of age, like a good wine, every year he continues to age gracefully and with a robust and often surprising bouquet. This mainly instrumental set also allows Steve lots of room for his elegant lyrical, eloquent soloing. The evergreen Shadow of the Hierophant also makes a welcome return, although this was mainly the closing section only although, to be fair, it does prove just what a talented troupe Steve leads. The song A Tower Struck Down includes a bass solo from Jonas Reingold, which was certainly different as you don’t hear many of those these days! For most of this part of the show singer Nad Sylvan is absent, appearing only for The Devil’s Cathedral and Every Day. Again, Steve and his band rise to the challenge admirably, especially noteworthy are the ever graceful keyboards of Roger King and the woodwinds of Rob Townsend. What a set this turns out to be! In this first part of the show we are rewarded with jaw dropping takes of Ace Of Wands, Every Dayand Camino Royale among others. However, before we celebrate that achievement, we are sweetened by a wonderfully accomplished first set of Steve’s own songs, drawn from several of his solo albums, from ‘Voyage Of The Acolyte’ through to ‘The Surrender Of Silence’. This record is probably one of Genesis’ most famous releases and includes the classic Supper’s Ready. Steve Hackett’s latest tour is based around the celebration of the 50 th anniversary of the release of the classic 1972 Genesis album ‘Foxtrot’, which is known as one of the defining albums from the so called big six ( Genesis, Yes, ELP, King Crimson, VDGG and Pink Floyd). It is a notably ornate building and is small inside, a capacity of 901 seats across its 4 levels making this a fairly intimate setting in which to witness such a distinguished artists that play here.
The Opera House opened in 1903 and was subsequently renovated in the late 1970’s. Designed by noted architect Frank Matcham, a noted theatre designer whose work is known in many fine theatres like the Hackney Empire and the London Palladium, among others. In all my years I had never, until tonight that is, seen a show at the famous Buxton Opera House.
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