Sting's Rijksmuseum Concert Released as Live Album
Sting performed an acoustic set in the Gallery of Honour of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, surrounded by masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Leyster. The concert, part of the Arte series 'Sounds Like Art,' has been released as a live album titled 'The Night Watch: Live at the Rijksmuseum' on CD, vinyl, and digital formats. The 17-time Grammy winner, born in 1951, played Police classics like 'Message in a Bottle' and 'Roxanne' alongside songs from his musical 'The Last Ship,' interspersed with stories about his career and upbringing in northeast England. He described good songs as akin to paintings, revealing layers over time. The album features intimate renditions of hits such as 'Every Breath You Take' and 'Fields of Gold.'
Key facts
- Sting performed in the Gallery of Honour of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
- The concert was part of the Arte series 'Sounds Like Art.'
- The live album is titled 'The Night Watch: Live at the Rijksmuseum.'
- The album is available on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
- Sting is a 17-time Grammy winner born in 1951.
- Songs performed include 'Message in a Bottle,' 'Roxanne,' 'Every Breath You Take,' and 'Fields of Gold.'
- Sting compared good songs to paintings, revealing layers over time.
- The concert included stories about his career and upbringing in northeast England.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Rijksmuseum
- Arte
- Deutsche Presse-Agentur
Locations
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands
- northeast England