A full orchestral line stretched across the rear of the stage, lit in cool blue before the band stepped forward. The production was expansive but structured, with clear divisions between strings, rhythm section and lead vocals. The Who moved within that framework, allowing space for dynamics to build rather than forcing pace.

Photographing this 2023 date meant balancing scale and clarity. As a UK live music photographer, I worked between wide compositions that showed the orchestra and tighter frames when Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend stepped into focus.

The performance felt measured and assured, with arrangement carrying as much weight as amplification.