Editing Rick Wakeman (section)

===2009–present: Revisiting classic 1970s albums, Yes feat. ARW, and piano albums===
In May 2009, Wakeman performed his debut album ''[[The Six Wives of Henry VIII (album)|The Six Wives of Henry VIII]]'' in its entirety for the first time at [[Hampton Court Palace]], as part of the 500th anniversary celebrations of [[Henry VIII]]'s accession to the throne. He had originally asked to perform there in 1973, but was declined until he was invited 36 years later. The shows were released on CD and DVD as ''[[The Six Wives of Henry VIII Live at Hampton Court Palace]]''. In 2010, Wakeman was awarded the Spirit of Prog Award at the annual [[Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards]].<ref>{{cite magazine | url= http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3i380e27368bb3e68cd49c42cece12498c | title= AC/DC, Stones, Slash Win At Classic Rock Awards | first= Emma | last= Johnston | magazine= Billboard | date= 11 November 2010 | access-date= 17 November 2010 | archive-date= 4 August 2012 | archive-url= https://archive.today/20120804192554/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3i380e27368bb3e68cd49c42cece12498c | url-status= dead }}</ref>

[[File:Rickwakemanmoog.jpg|thumb|Wakeman performing in 2012]]
In 2012, Wakeman recorded a new and extended version of ''[[Journey to the Centre of the Earth (album)|Journey to the Centre of the Earth]]'', following the discovery of the original conductor's score three years prior which was considered lost. As the original album was shortened to fit a single LP, Wakeman re-recorded the album with the previously cut parts which expanded the work to 54 minutes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/rick-wakemans-journey-centre-earth-6973290|title=Return Journey as Rick Wakeman opens tour at Newcastle City Hall|date=11 April 2014|work=Chronicle Live|first=Gordon|last=Barr|access-date=18 March 2019}}</ref><ref name=reuters2012>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/entertainment-us-journey-reissue/wakeman-reworks-rock-epic-journey-to-centre-of-earth-idUSBRE8AD0US20121114|title=Wakeman reworks rock epic Journey to Centre of Earth|first=Mike|last=Collett-White|date=14 November 2012|access-date=2 December 2012|publisher=Reuters}}</ref> It features his English Rock Ensemble, the Orion Orchestra and English Chamber Choir conducted by [[Guy Protheroe]], and narration by actor [[Peter Egan]]. In April and May 2014, Wakeman performed the expanded album on a 14-date UK tour to commemorate the fortieth anniversary of the original.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rwcc.com/livepast.asp?int_tourID=32|title=Rick Live – Journey to the Centre of the Earth UK (2014)|publisher=Rick Wakeman's Communication Centre|access-date=18 March 2019|archive-date=13 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190613165634/http://rwcc.com/livepast.asp?int_tourID=32|url-status=dead}}</ref> The re-recording of ''Journey'' became the catalyst for a new and expanded version of ''King Arthur'', following a request from a South American concert promoter, for which Wakeman wrote new music based on additional Arthurian legends. The re-record version runs for 88 minutes, and features actor [[Ian Lavender]] as narrator. It was Wakeman's first album produced via online [[direct-to-fan]] support, and released on 19 June 2016, the same day that Wakeman performed it live at London's [[The O2 Arena|O2 Arena]] for the Stone Free Festival.<ref name=teamrock2016>{{cite web|url=http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-06-15/stone-free-preview-rick-wakeman|title=Stone Free preview: Rick Wakeman|first=Jo|last=Kendall|date=15 June 2016|publisher=Team Rock|access-date=9 September 2017}}</ref>

In 2013, Wakeman played on ''[[The Theory of Everything (Ayreon album)|The Theory of Everything]]'' by [[Ayreon]].<ref>{{YouTube|id=uSqMrzZxdz0&list=TLLG7nOWx0a4E|title=Rick Wakeman to guest on Ayreon Theory of Everything}} Official Arjen Lucassen channel (2013)</ref> In August 2013, Wakeman performed 12 solo piano shows as part of the [[Edinburgh Festival Fringe]].<ref name=HN13>{{cite web|url=https://www.halesowennews.co.uk/leisure/base_sessions/10435617.base-sessions-special-rick-wakeman-interview-and-competition/|title=Base Sessions Special – Rick Wakeman Interview and Competition|date=22 May 2013|publisher=Halesowen News|access-date=13 January 2023}}</ref> In June 2015 he announced Wakemanfest, a three-day music festival at the Gliderdrome in [[Boston, Lincolnshire]] that October, featuring performances from himself and the English Rock Ensemble, [[the Strawbs]], The Cadbury Sisters, and Chrissie Hammond.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/rick-wakeman-launches-festival|title=Rick Wakeman launches festival|first=Martin|last=Kielty|date=9 June 2015|publisher=Loudersound|access-date=24 August 2024}}</ref> It was postponed, in addition to a piano tour of Scandinavia following the festival, after Wakeman had an undisclosed "serious health scare" and took time off at the suggestion of his management and family.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/rick-wakeman-cancel-wakemanfest-health-concerns|title=Wakeman calls off his festival over health concerns|first=Martin|last=Kielty|date=10 September 2015|publisher=Loudersound|access-date=24 August 2024}}</ref> In January 2016, Wakeman reunited with former Yes bandmates [[Jon Anderson]] and [[Trevor Rabin]] and the three announced the formation of their new band, [[Yes Featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman|Anderson Rabin Wakeman]], later renamed Yes Featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ultimateclassicrock.com/ex-yes-members-tour/|title=Are Ex-Yes Members Jon Anderson, Rick Wakeman and Trevor Rabin Touring Together in 2016?|first=Jeff|last=Giles|date=13 January 2016|access-date=15 January 2016}}</ref> The three toured from 2016 to 2018, performing Yes music across the band's history.

In January 2016, Wakeman performed a piano version of "[[Life on Mars?]]" live on [[BBC Radio 2]] as a tribute following the death of his longtime friend [[David Bowie]]. The strong reception from listeners and viewers of the YouTube video led Wakeman to release a single of the track with a piano version of "[[Space Oddity]]" and an original song, "Always Together", in aid of [[Macmillan Cancer Support]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/rick_wakeman_s_david_bowie_tribute_tracks_will_raise_cash_for_macmillan_cancer_support_1_4389994|title=Rick Wakeman's David Bowie tribute tracks will raise cash for Macmillan Cancer Support|date=22 January 2016|first=Edmund|last=Crosthwaite|work=East Anglian Daily Times|access-date=22 January 2016}}</ref> The reception from the single and YouTube video inspired Wakeman to produce a solo piano album of tracks that he had played on in his career, plus original tunes and adaptations of classical pieces. ''[[Piano Portraits]]'' was released in January 2017 and peaked at No. 7 in the UK, Wakeman's highest-charting album since 1975. It also reached gold certification from the [[British Phonographic Institute]].<ref name=ukalbumchart>{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/2846/rick-wakeman/|title=Official Charts – Rick Wakeman|publisher=Official Charts|access-date=20 January 2017}}</ref><ref name=prnews2016>{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rick-wakeman-to-release-new-studio-album-300372404.html|title=Rick Wakeman To Release New Studio Album|date=5 December 2016|publisher=PRNewswire|access-date=20 December 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221092449/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rick-wakeman-to-release-new-studio-album-300372404.html|archive-date=21 December 2016}}</ref> In 2018, Wakeman released a follow-up, ''[[Piano Odyssey]]'', this time with some orchestral arrangements. Like its predecessor, the album reached No. 7 in the UK. He concluded the series of piano albums with ''[[Christmas Portraits]]'', a Christmas-themed piano album, in 2019. In September and October 2019, Wakeman embarked on his first solo tour of the US in 13 years, playing piano shows.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/rick-wakeman-announces-the-grumpy-old-rock-star-tour|title=Rick Wakeman announces the Grumpy Old Rock Star Tour|first=Scott|last=Munro|date=10 May 2019|publisher=Prog Magazine|access-date=10 May 2019}}</ref>

In June 2020, Wakeman returned to his progressive rock roots with ''[[The Red Planet]]'', an instrumental album inspired by [[Mars]] and featuring his English Rock Ensemble.<ref name=LS20>{{cite web|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/rick-wakeman-reports-a-new-prog-album-is-in-the-works|title=Rick Wakeman reports a new prog album is in the works|date=15 January 2020|first=Scott|last=Munro|publisher=Loudersound|access-date=16 January 2020}}</ref> In March 2023, Wakeman released ''A Gallery of the Imagination'', featuring tracks of varied styles including songs and instrumentals.

In February 2023, Wakeman and his band performed two shows at the London Palladium featuring ''The Six Wives of Henry VIII'', ''Journey to the Centre of the Earth'' and ''King Arthur'' performed in their entirety, plus a selection of songs he performed with Yes. The shows were released as a live album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/rick-wakeman-to-perform-his-classic-solo-albums-at-two-london-shows-in-2023|title=Rick Wakeman to perform his classic solo albums at two London shows in 2023|first=Natasha|last=Scharf|date=20 September 2022|publisher=Loudersound|access-date=20 September 2022}}</ref> In February 2024, he toured the UK with the ''Journey to the Centre of the Earth'' and Yes sets, followed by the start of his Final One Man Solo Tour of North America.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goldminemag.com/artist-news/keyboardist-rick-wakeman-will-perform-last-one-man-shows-premiere-yes-sonata|title=Keyboardist Rick Wakeman will perform "last" one-man shows, premiere Yes sonata|date=24 January 2024|work=Goldmine|access-date=26 January 2024}}</ref> The tour featured the debut of his 30-minute piano composition "Yessonata", featuring various themes and melodies from Yes songs that he had originally played on. In November 2024 a 20-minute recorded version of ''Yessonata'' was released as an album of the same name, paired with a piano suite of similar length based on themes from ''King Arthur''.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/share/p/iFPUi5ygvfY3kmmt/ Rick Wakeman Official Facebook page > post "Available to pre-order now due to overwhelming public demand! 'YESSONATA' CD edition" (23 August 2024)]</ref><ref>[https://blabbermouth.net/news/yes-keyboard-legend-rick-wakeman-announces-final-one-man-fall-2024-solo-tour blabbermouth.net > article "YES Keyboard Legend RICK WAKEMAN Announces 'Final One Man' Fall 2024 Solo Tour" (8 July 2024)]</ref> Wakeman composed an orchestral piece as a tribute to the life and achievements of primatologist and climate campaigner [[Jane Goodall]] for the 2024 [[Starmus Festival]], which he performed with himself on piano.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.countypress.co.uk/news/24554363.rick-wakeman-appear-shanklin-theatre-isle-wight/|title=Rick Wakeman to appear at Shanklin Theatre Isle of Wight|first=Jake|last=Curran|date=1 September 2024|publisher=Isle of Wight County Press|access-date=26 October 2024}}</ref>