Sting performs classic tunes with Chicago Symphony Orchestra at fundraising show...
Tonight, May 19, Sting joined members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at its annual Corporate Night for their fundraising efforts in providing vital support for CSO programs and audience development initiatives. Earlier Sting said "I look forward to performing with the world-class musicians from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in celebration and support of such an important cultural icon. Collaborating with artists of this calibre and sharing the experience with so many music students is incredibly inspiring."
The full set list for which Sting was also joined by Dominic Miller, David Sancious, Christian McBride and Vinnie Colaiuta was:
Overture to Candide Sister Moon If I Ever Lose My Faith In You Fields Of Gold Englishman In New York A Thousand Years My One And Only Love Consider Me Gone Russians Lullaby To An Anxious Child Fortress Around Your Heart Moon Over Bourbon Street Mad About You Desert Rose Every Breath You Take Fragile
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Sting’s music is known around the world. Over the course of his career, he has sold more than 100 million records, first as the frontman, principal songwriter and bassist for The Police, and later ...