The Concerts in China (1981): The first Western musician to perform in China after the Cultural Revolution, Jarre played five concerts in Beijing and Shanghai, introducing electronic music to a new audience.
Rendez-Vous Houston (1986): A tribute to the astronauts of the Challenger space shuttle, Jarre performed in front of a record-breaking crowd of 1.3 million people in downtown Houston, using the skyscrapers as a giant screen.
Rendez-Vous Lyon (1986): A celebration of his hometown, Jarre played on a floating stage on the Rhone river, accompanied by a choir, an orchestra and a giant laser harp.
Destination Docklands (1988): A two-night event in London's Docklands, Jarre transformed the industrial area into a futuristic cityscape with lasers, fireworks and a 1000-piece band.
Paris La Defense (1990): A concert for the bicentenary of the French Revolution, Jarre performed in front of 2.5 million people on a 800-meter long stage at La Defense, the modern district of Paris.
Europe in Concert (1993): A tour across 25 European cities, Jarre played in unusual venues such as a bullring in Barcelona, a castle in Versailles and a shipyard in Gdansk.
Oxygen in Moscow (1997): A concert for the 850th anniversary of Moscow, Jarre performed his classic album Oxygen in its entirety at the Red Square, with guest appearances by Russian musicians and cosmonauts.
The Twelve Dreams of the Sun (1999-2000): A millennium concert at the Pyramids of Giza, Jarre played for 12 hours from sunset to sunrise, creating a musical journey through the 12 dreams of ancient Egypt.
Aero (2002): A concert at a windmill park in Denmark, Jarre showcased his album Aero, which was the first to be recorded in 5.1 surround sound.
Water for Life (2006): A concert for the Year of Desertification, Jarre performed in the Sahara Desert near Merzouga, Morocco, with local musicians and dancers.
Oxygene Live in Your Living Room (2007): A live performance of his album Oxygene in a studio setting, Jarre played with his original analog synthesizers and equipment from the 1970s.
Live Printemps de Bourges (2011): A concert at the Printemps de Bourges festival in France, Jarre played a selection of his hits and new tracks from his album Electronica.
Jean Michel Jarre Full Concerts Collection 19792011 DVD is a must-have for any fan of electronic music and live shows. You can listen to some samples of his concerts on SoundCloud . You can also order the DVD online or find it at your local music store. Enjoy!
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