Mark Knopfler Live In Leipzig 2010 Guide

About an hour in, Knopfler addressed the elephant in the room. "This next one," he said in his trademark Geordie mumble, "is an old thing." The opening chuka-chuka of elicited a collective gasp.

The choice of venue played a subtle but important role in the atmosphere of the night. The Arena Leipzig is a multi-purpose indoor arena, known for its modern facilities and excellent acoustics. Unlike the massive, cavernous stadiums Dire Straits filled in the late 80s during the Brothers in Arms heyday, the Arena Leipzig offered an environment that felt intimate enough for the subtle nuances of folk-rock, yet large enough to accommodate the swelling crowds that the "Sultan of Swing" commands in Germany. Mark Knopfler Live in Leipzig 2010

Access the complete song-by-song breakdown and fan stats for the Leipzig show on Setlist.fm Compare average setlists from the 2010 tour at Setlist.fm's Stats Page to see how the Leipzig performance varied from other dates. Critical Reception About an hour in, Knopfler addressed the elephant

"Border Reiver," "What It Is," "Sailing to Philadelphia," "Speedway at Nazareth," and "Piper to the End". Dire Straits Classics: The Arena Leipzig is a multi-purpose indoor arena,