The concert was announced in December 2002 and held on three consecutive nights in February 2003 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Plenary Hall in Pasay.

Songbird Sings Legrand was a joint production by Maximedia International and CityLights Entertainment U.K., with GMA Network as the official broadcast partner.

Some praised the ambitious magnitude of the production, as well as Velasquez's more restrained performance, while others criticized the exclusion of Legrand's widely popular works from the set list.

In February 2002, Michel Legrand staged his first Valentine's Day show in Manila at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Plenary Hall in Pasay with singer Kuh Ledesma.

[1][2] During that period, it was reported that Legrand later met with Regine Velasquez and promoter Maximedia International to discuss plans of a collaboration between the pair.

'"[4] Shortly after, it was revealed that Velasquez would record an album with Legrand in a deal worth a reported ₱15 million (US$725,500), and the pair would perform a series of shows in the Philippines.

"[5] On December 8, 2002, the Philippine Daily Inquirer confirmed the duo's collaboration, titled Songbird Sings Legrand, with dates announced as February 14–15, 2003 at the PICC Plenary Hall.

[7] The concert was divided into two segments; the first act featured Legrand and the San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra playing overtures of the composer's works.

After an intermission, Velasquez appeared onstage wearing a white ballgown and sang "Quand on s'aime" as a duet with Legrand.

[2][9][10] Vladimir Bunoan of the Philippine Daily Inquirer commended Velasquez's "subtle dramatic styling" and "moving" performances, but was critical of her limited musical numbers.