The Six Wives Of Henry VIII

Each piece honors a different spouse of the historical monarch. By applying his background in classical training, Wakeman crafted a project centered on massive synthesizer passages and complex piano lines. It stands as a major entry for the progressive genre.

The music provides a cinematic experience through its ambitious structure. It displays the capabilities of the performer as he moves through sweeping movements and distinct character studies. The release solidified a reputation for technical prowess during the height of the seventies movement.