Ocean’s Kingdom, Paul McCartney’s fifth album of orchestral music, was released in the United Kingdom on 3 October 2011.
The piece was commissioned by the New York City Ballet. Ocean’s Kingdom was conducted by John Wilson, produced by John Fraser and performed by The London Classical Orchestra. It was recorded in London in June 2011.
Decca released Ocean’s Kingdom in the UK on 3 October 2011, and it followed in the US on Hear Music/Telarc the next day. It was released on compact disc, vinyl and as a digital download.
Last updated: 7 September 2021
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