Overview

• Beck performed with the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Edwin Outwater, at the Royal Albert Hall on April 19, 2025, marking his London orchestral debut.
• The setlist focused on string-driven works from his albums 'Sea Change' (2002) and 'Morning Phase' (2014), showcasing his introspective compositions.
• The concert included orchestral covers of the Korgis’ 'Everybody’s Got to Learn Sometime' and Scott Walker’s 'It’s Raining Today,' alongside Beck’s reinterpretations of his own catalog.
• Beck cited The Beatles, Serge Gainsbourg, and Françoise Hardy as inspirations for the orchestral arrangements, which highlighted his genre-spanning artistry.
• The performance concluded with a vibrant funk and hip-hop encore featuring his four-piece band, transitioning from orchestral elegance to high-energy showmanship.