Dua Lipa Joined By Elton John At Special Orchestral Concert In London

Arriving on stage in a crimson Jean Paul Gaultier costume, Lipa mentioned that the present was “in contrast to something I’ve completed earlier than”. Her seven band members have been joined by 14 choristers and The Heritage Orchestra, performed by Ben Foster. Over 500 folks have been concerned in turning the venue into an in-the-round live performance expertise.

The historic Corridor – which opened in 1871 – sometimes hosts a mix of classical and pop live shows. Latest performers embrace Florence + The Machine and Sam Smith, who additionally each bolstered their sounds with an orchestral twist.

The present was Lipa’s first efficiency within the U.Okay. since her well-received Glastonbury Pageant headline set in June earlier this 12 months.

The present started with a number of stay debuts of Radical Optimism tracks, together with “Finish of An Period” and “French Exit,” on the singer’s approach to performing all 11 songs from the LP.

Talking to the group, Lipa mentioned that she’d “been fascinated with this present for a really very long time” and had been “taking it very severely.” She added that the brand new preparations allowed her to “go to the naked bones of the songs and helped me get nearer to the music.” She additionally carried out a canopy of London neo-soul singer Cleo Sol’s “Sunshine” halfway by way of the set.

Radical Optimism hits “Houdini” and “Coaching Season” got a recent sound with added string and horn sections. There have been additionally renditions of Future Nostalgia songs “Don’t Begin Now” and “Levitating,” each of which had appreciable success on the Billboard Sizzling 100 upon launch in 2020.

In the direction of the present’s climax got here the particular shock duet along with her collaborator John. The long-lasting pop legend and Lipa teamed up in 2021 for “Chilly Coronary heart,” which topped the charts throughout the globe, together with within the U.Okay. The pair had beforehand carried out the track stay at John’s live performance at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium in 2022.

Dua carried out nearly all of the set solo with out her normal dancers, although the troupe joined throughout the encore as she gave a stay debut of the Barbie soundtrack smash “Dance The Evening Away.”

The present was filmed for an upcoming tv particular, which is ready to be introduced quickly. Lipa continues on her Radical Optimism tour in Asia this November, and in 2025 she’ll carry out two sold-out nights at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium.

Dua Lipa Royal Albert Corridor setlist:

“Finish of an Period”
“Houdini”
“Levitating”
“Maria”
“French Exit”
“Sunshine” (Cleo Sol cowl)
“Coaching Season”
“These Partitions”
“Whatcha Doing”
“Love Once more”
“Fairly Please”
“Phantasm”
“Falling Ceaselessly”
“Something For Love”
“Glad For You”
“Chilly Coronary heart” (with Elton John)
“Be The One”
“Dance The Evening”
“Don’t Begin Now”