Before the concert I was worried that the orchestral arrangements of the songs would spoil them--I was wrong. The orchestra added a depth and feel to the songs without detracting at all from the original feel. It was fun to try to guess which song was coming up as the orchestra began playing, but once the singing started, there was never any doubt.
If you've watched any of the recent 3D movies lately, this experience was similar to that. For most songs the orchestra did not upstage Sting or his usual band--it only added depth. However, on a few occaisions, they would do something spectacular, like the sewing needle in Coraline, it would reach out and startle you.
Of course there was a completely new arraingement of "Roxanne"--I don't think I've heard that song perfomed the same way twice. This is one of the songs in which the orchestra really shined, but they truly stole the show in the opening bars to "Russians"
In addition to the amazing vocal talents, moving guitar riffs and interesting and moving instrumental and percussion elements you expect from Sting, this concert gives you so much more to look at, and listen to.