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International sales of the DVD of Ian Gillan performing with State Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia will be launched in September, Director of Australian “Thompson Music” Company Drew Thompson said, according to Mediamax.

Over the past 12 years, Thompson Music has been producing CDs and DVDs for Deep Purple and Ian Gillan.

A part of incomes from DVD sales will be transferred to the fund to rebuild N6 music school in Gyumri.

“The vision is beautifully shot and the local TV crew did a wonderful job. We are very excited about the quality of the audio recording too. Everyone involved was absolutely amazed how wonderful the orchestra were - it was obvious they loved playing the material and that shows through in their performance. A very exciting evening was had by all! For me having worked with Ian now over the past 12 years, this is a very exciting project as it highlights the great relationship he has with his audience - I think Ian is very touched by the reception of the Armenian people and it is evident from the pictures; this DVD release is something for Ian Gillan and Deep Purple fans worldwide”, Drew Thompson stated.

Mediamax Company was the one to organize Ian Gillan’s charitable concerts with the State Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia, which took place on March 26 and 27, 2010, in Yerevan. The entire proceeds from the concerts ($45.000) will be directed at rebuilding N6 music school in Gyumri. “VivaCell-MTS” mobile operator was the general sponsor of the concerts, and bmi Airline was the official partner.

In 2 weeks, Ian Gillan will again visit Armenia. Deep Purple’s concert will take place in Sport-Concert Complex after Karen Demirchyan on May 25. It will be the first performance of the legendary rock band in the South Caucasus region.