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Live in Berlin

by Sting

Released: November 22, 2010

Rock, pop rock, jazz

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The Album

Live in Berlin" is a live album and concert film by Sting, recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra on September 21, 2010, at the O2 World in Berlin. The concert features a mix of Sting's solo hits as well as songs from his time with The Police, all performed with orchestral arrangements. The show captures Sting's distinctive voice accompanied by lush, classical instrumentation, offering a fresh take on his classic material.

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The full concert has a runtime of approximately…

The full concert has a runtime of approximately 135 minutes, but to access all of the songs, both the DVD and CD versions must be purchased, as the tracklists differ slightly between the two formats.

The concert was part of Sting's Symphonicities tour…

The concert was part of Sting's Symphonicities tour, during which he reinterpreted his extensive catalog with symphonic arrangements.

The album and film showcase Sting's versatility as…

The album and film showcase Sting's versatility as an artist and his ability to bridge the worlds of rock and classical music.

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The performance features a blend of Sting's most iconic tracks, including "Roxanne," "Message in a Bottle," and "Fields of Gold," with the grandeur of a full orchestra providing an elevated, cinematic experience of the music.

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"Sting... Live in Berlin" is a live album and concert film by Sting, recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra on September 21, 2010, at the O2 World in Berlin. The concert features a mix of Sting's solo hits as well as songs from his time with The Police, all performed with orchestral arrangements. The show captures Sting's distinctive voice accompanied by lush, classical instrumentation, offering a fresh take on his classic material.

The full concert has a runtime of approximately 135 minutes, but to access all of the songs, both the DVD and CD versions must be purchased, as the tracklists differ slightly between the two formats. The performance features a blend of Sting's most iconic tracks, including "Roxanne," "Message in a Bottle," and "Fields of Gold," with the grandeur of a full orchestra providing an elevated, cinematic experience of the music.

The concert was part of Sting's Symphonicities tour, during which he reinterpreted his extensive catalog with symphonic arrangements. The album and film showcase Sting's versatility as an artist and his ability to bridge the worlds of rock and classical music.