Dua Lipa and Elton John attend special orchestral concert in London

Lipa, who took the stage in a red Jean Paul Gaultier dress, said the show was “different from any show I’ve done before.” Her seven band members are joined by 14 choir members and The Heritage Orchestra, conducted by Ben Foster. More than 500 people took part in transforming the venue into a full concert experience.

The historic concert hall, opened in 1871, usually hosts classical and popular concerts. Recent performers include Florence + The Machine and Sam Smith, both of whom also use orchestral twists to enhance their sounds.

The show was Lipa’s first in the UK since her critically acclaimed performance at Glastonbury Festival in early June this year.

The show begins with several live debuts radical optimism Songs, including “End of An Era” and “French Exit,” are the singer’s way of delivering all 11 songs on the LP.

Lipa told the audience that she had “thought about this show for a long time” and had been “taking it very seriously.” She added that the new arrangement allowed her to “get into the essence of the song and helped me get closer to the music.” She also performed a cover of London neo-soul singer Cleo Soul’s “Sunshine” during the show.

radical optimism Hits “Houdini” and “Training Season” were given fresh sounds with the addition of string and horn sections. There are also covers future nostalgia The songs “Don’t Start Now” and “Levitating” both achieved considerable success on the Billboard Hot 100 after their release in 2020.

The highlight of the show was a special surprise duet with her collaborator John. The iconic pop legend collaborated with Lipa in 2021 on “Cold Heart,” which topped charts around the world, including in the UK. The song was sung live at the concert.

Dua performed most of the solo without her usual dancers, although the troupe joined her during the encore for her live debut. Barbie The soundtrack smashes “Dance The Night Away.”

The show was filmed for an upcoming television special, which will be announced soon. Lipa continues her radical optimism This November she will tour Asia and in 2025 she will perform two sold-out nights at London’s iconic Wembley Arena.

Dua Lipa Royal Albert Hall track list:

“The end of an era”
“Houdini”
“Levitation”
“Maria”
“French Export”
“Sunshine” (Cleo Sol cover)
“Training Season”
“these walls”
“What are you doing”
“Love again”
“Please”
“illusion”
“forever falling”
“You can do anything for love”
“Happy for you”
“Cold Heart” (with Elton John)
“Be that person”
“Dance Night”
“Don’t start now”