Sting Heads to Metropolitan Opera, 7/13 & 7/14

According to the New York Times, Sting is set to perform at the Metropolitan Opera with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra of London on July 13th and 14th.

The performances are part of a full orchestra tour which begins in Vancouver, British Columbia on June 2nd. Sting told the Times that "his dates at the Met have him feeling 'both excited and anxious.'"

Sting went onto tell the Times that "It's quite something to be sitting in front of the Royal Philharmonic on the Met stage. I think I'm suitably anxious."

Drawing from a diverse and illustrious career that has produced numerous multi-platinum albums, a staggering list of number one songs, countless accolades and worldwide record sales of nearly 100 million, Sting's greatest hits will be reinterpreted with brand new orchestrations created especially for this tour. Selections will include fan-favorites such as "Roxanne," "Next To You," "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" and "Every Breath You Take," to notable songs from Sting's enduring solo career - "Englishman in New York," "Fragile," "Russians," "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You," "Fields of Gold," and "Desert Rose." Presented in a variety of settings, the tour begins June 2 in Vancouver and then travels to numerous cities across North America.

For complete tour and ticket information, Fan Club memberships, merchandise and more, visit www.sting.com.