Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/friday-on-the-newshour-sting-gets-strings-for-new-orchestral-album Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Friday on the NewsHour: Sting Gets Strings For New Orchestral Album Arts Jul 30, 2010 4:38 PM EDT International pop star Sting is in the midst of a world tour with his band. This summer, that means something special — a 45-piece band made up from members of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, who have been helping him re-create his past hits with a very different sound. He has a new album called “Symphonicities.” Friday on the NewsHour, Jeffrey Brown talks to Sting about moving from pop to classical and about the challenge and pleasure of re-invention. We’ll add that video soon. For now, here’s a clip of Sting remembering his mother playing the piano and how it influenced his interest in music: We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now
International pop star Sting is in the midst of a world tour with his band. This summer, that means something special — a 45-piece band made up from members of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, who have been helping him re-create his past hits with a very different sound. He has a new album called “Symphonicities.” Friday on the NewsHour, Jeffrey Brown talks to Sting about moving from pop to classical and about the challenge and pleasure of re-invention. We’ll add that video soon. For now, here’s a clip of Sting remembering his mother playing the piano and how it influenced his interest in music: We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now