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George Michael at the Palais Garnier, Paris

George Michael introduces his unique live solo performance at the historic Palais Garnier Opera House in Paris, recorded in 2012 for his live album Symphonica.

George Michael introduces his unique live solo performance at the historic Palais Garnier Opera House in Paris, recorded in 2012 for his live album Symphonica. He was the first contemporary artist ever to perform there. The film brings together a compilation of live stage performances interspersed with behind-the-scenes footage and insights featuring George, his orchestra and the legendary producer Phil Ramone, shortly before his death in 2013.

In between performances of his classic songs, George describes the stories behind some of his favourite tracks, and we see black-and-white studio footage of conversations with Ramone, along with rehearsals with the Symphonica orchestra and George's backing singers.

Before the end, George pays a moving tribute to the late Ramone, whom he describes as the most accomplished producer of the 20th century: 'He understood more about music than anyone I had ever met... And it breaks my heart that he's not around to see this album released or to watch this documentary.'

Performed tracks:

Through
My Baby Just Cares for Me
A Different Corner
Cowboys and Angels
John & Elvis Are Dead
You've Changed
Going to Town
Brother Can You Spare a Dime
Let Her Down Easy
You've Been Loved
Roxanne
Wild is the Wind
Praying for Time
Feeling Good.

1 hour

Last on

Fri 30 Dec 2016 21:00
BBC Four

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

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    Through - Live at Air Studios

  • George Michael

    My Baby Just Cares For Me

  • George Michael

    A Different Corner

  • George Michael

    Cowboys And Angels

  • George Michael

    John And Elvis Are Dead

  • George Michael

    You've Changed

  • George Michael

    Going To A Town (Live at Air Studios)

  • George Michael

    Brother, Can You Spare A Dime?

  • George Michael

    Let Her Down Easy

  • George Michael

    Roxanne

  • George Michael

    Wild Is The Wind

  • George Michael

    Praying for Time

  • George Michael

    Feeling Good

Credits

Performer George Michael
Producer Phil Ramone
Producer George Michael
Producer David Austin
Producer Caroline True
Producer Phil Barnes
Director David Austin
Director Caroline True
Director Andy Morahan
Executive Producer George Michael
Editor Gwyn Moxham

Broadcasts

  • Tue 1 Apr 2014 22:35
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland, Scotland HD, Wales & 1 more
  • Tue 1 Apr 2014 23:05
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
  • Tue 1 Apr 2014 23:35
    BBC One Scotland HD, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland & Northern Ireland only
  • Boxing Day 2014 01:15
    BBC One
  • Tue 27 Dec 2016 22:00
    BBC One
  • Fri 30 Dec 2016 21:00
    BBC Four

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