TANGERINE DREAM – FROM VIRGIN TO QUANTUM YEARS: COVENTRY CATHEDRAL 22 ARRIVES ON KSCOPE
3 STUNNING EDITIONS SET FOR RELEASE ON 27th JUNE 2025
In 1974, Tangerine Dream—then composed of Edgar Froese, Peter Baumann and Christopher Franke—performed a now-legendary concert set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of Coventry Cathedral. Nearly fifty years later, the current incarnation of the band—Thorsten Quaeschning, Hoshiko Yamane and Paul Frick—returned to that same sacred space in 2022 to perform a monumental, era-bridging From Virgin To Quantum Years set.
On 27th June, Kscope will release this extraordinary performance From Virgin to Quantum Years: Coventry Cathedral 22 on three stunning editions –
3CD + BLU-RAY SET HOUSED IN A 48-PAGE HARDBACK BOOK, FEATURING COMPREHENSIVE LINER NOTES, HIGH-RES & 5.1 SURROUND AUDIO AND FULL VIDEO RECORDING OF THE PERFORMANCE
3LP BLACK VINYL EDITION, INCLUDES 8-PAGE BOOKLET WITH LINER NOTES AND STUNNING PHOTOS FROM THE PERFORMANCE
2CD DIGIPAK EDITION, INCLUDES 8-PAGE BOOKLET WITH LINER NOTES + LIVE PERFORMANCE PHOTOS
WATCH THE TRAILER FOR FROM VIRGIN TO QUANTUM YEARS: COVENTRY CATHEDRAL 22
From Virgin to Quantum Years: Coventry Cathedral 22 is a sweeping setlist that reaches back to Virgin Years classics like Stratosfear, Cloudburst Flight, and Love on a Real Train, while also drawing from more recent Quantum material such as Raum and Continuum. Several pieces are performed with special guest Steve Rothery (Marillion), whose guitar work threads itself into the band’s electronic textures to create a fascinating new dimension.
FROM VIRGIN TO QUANTUM YEARS: COVENTRY CATHEDRAL 22 TRACKLIST (2CD VERSION)
DISC 1
1. Stratosfear — [10:27]
2. Betrayal Sorcerer Theme — [05:06]
3. Continuum — [07:08]
4. The Dream Is Always The Same — [03:54]
5. Raum — [07:24]
6. Love On A Real Train — [08:57]
7. You’re Always On Time — [07:35]
8. Choronzon — [04:04]
9. Tangram Excerpt — [05:34]
10. Portico — [06:58]
11. Ricochet Piano Intro — [01:45]
12. Ricochet — [05:28]
DISC 2
1. White Eagle — [06:12]
2. Phaedra — [07:59]
3. Kiew Mission Pt. 01 — [06:00]
4. Kiew Mission Pt. 02 — [05:05]
5. Cloudburst Flight — [09:40]
6. Coventry Cathedral 22 Session Pt. 01 — [07:34]
7. Coventry Cathedral 22 Session Pt. 02 — [06:07]
8. Coventry Cathedral 22 Session Pt. 03 — [07:20]
9. Coventry Cathedral 22 Session Pt. 04 — [09:04]
10. Coventry Cathedral 22 Session Pt. 05 — [03:34]
11. Coventry Cathedral 22 Session Pt. 06 — [03:51]
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Reflecting on the experience, Thorsten Quaeschning shared “After 2022, following the intense COVID years during which we wrote the album Raum, the Coventry Cathedral concert became a key moment in reconnecting different parts of Tangerine Dream’s story with the present. Playing in that same cathedral created an atmosphere that was simply unique.”
“the best synth band in the world”
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Coventry Cathedral stands as a symbol of transformation and resilience, with its towering spire representing both a rich history and a modern rebirth—qualities that parallel the evolution of Tangerine Dream. With a legacy that includes multiple Grammy nominations, a vast catalogue of groundbreaking albums, and an iconic body of film scores, they continue to stand as pioneers in their field, with the torch passed from founder Edgar Froese to his protégé and current bandleader, Thorsten Quaeschning, after Froese’s passing in 2015.
When asked about the band’s return to the cathedral nearly five decades after the original performance, Quaeschning noted “The 2022 tour also marked the beginning of a new chapter—more concerts, more people discovering the band live, and an incredibly rewarding experience with a fantastic crew. This project means so much to me that I never even consider having a Plan B. I’m just looking forward to more releases, more concerts, and new studio albums to come.”
TANGERINE DREAM LIVE
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 — Dresden (DE), Kulturpalast Dresden
Thu, 1 May 2025 — Berlin (DE), Admiralspalast
Thu, 8 May 2025 — Birmingham (UK), Birmingham Town Hall
Fri, 9 May 2025 — Manchester (UK), Aviva Studios – The Hall
Mon, 9 Jun 2025 — Melbourne (AU), Max Watt’s
Wed, 11 Jun 2025 — Sydney (AU), City Recital Hall
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 — Oslo (NO), Blaa
Sun, 15 Jun 2025 — Helsinki (FI), Helsinki City Festival (w/ Jean-Michel Jarre)
Wed, 27 Aug 2025 — Gdańsk (PL), Stary Maneż
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 — Wrocław (PL), Hala ORION
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 — Katowice (PL), Katowice Miasto Ogrodów
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 — Lublin (PL), Centrum Spotkania Kultur
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 — Białystok (PL), Opera i Filharmonia Podlaska
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 — Cenon (FR), Le Rocher de Palmer
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 — Paris (FR), Le Trabendo
All three formats include stunning photos from the performance and reflective liner notes written by music journalist Chris Wheatley. From Virgin to Quantum Years: Coventry Cathedral 22 will be released on Kscope on 27th June 2025. Pre-order here.
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