The popular classical singer was supporting Andrea Bocelli at Hyde Park on Friday, July 5 when the heavens opened. Up until then, the gig had been as notable for the elegance of the attire as the accompaniment by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. She had been introduced by former Hear'Say singer Myleene Klaas, herself dressed in an elegant white satin gown, who called Jenkins "a friend and a national treasure".
Dressed in a sparkling strapless jumpsuit with a flowing half dress paired with Manalo Blahnik high heeled shoes the mezzo soprano embarked on standards such as A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, as well as Flower Duet from the opera Lakmé, sung with soprano Lucy Crowe. Myleene Klass introduces Katherine Jenkins at BST Hyde Park (Image: Dave Hogan) As the rain lashed onto the stage she told her fans in her Welsh accent: "You all look lovely in your ponchos." With the skies showing no sign of clearing, she announced would change her set list and spoke to conductor David Mahoney - returning with an umbrella and launching into Singing in the Rain - much to the delight of the crowd.
Nearly slipping as she strolled along the stage, she said: "Ladies and gentlemen, will you excuse me if I put my wellies on? Who needs the Manolo Blahniks, I need some wellies, let's go." Hunter boots, on she looked like a badass Bond girl as the orchestra began playing the familiar 007 theme. She launched into a medley of Bond themes including Sam Smith's recent Writing on the Wall , the.