The Who's Quadrophenia opera goes classical on tour

NEW YORK - The Who's rock opera Quadrophenia will take an orchestral turn as songwriter Pete Townshend announced recently a four-date tour of mostly classical venues in the United States.

The orchestral Quadrophenia will feature vocals by Billy Idol - the rocker behind 1980s hits such as White Wedding and Eyes Without a Face - as well as tenor Alfie Boe, known for starring in the musical Les Miserables.

Quadrophenia, which follows the split-personality Jimmy, was a defining work of Britain's "mod" subculture of slick and stylish young culture consumers.