San Diego Symphony Winter Pops: Streisand Songbook Starring Julie Budd
Copley Symphony Hall (750 B Street San Diego, CA 92101)
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- $30.00 - $72.00
- Our Price:
- FREE - $36.00*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for Streisand Songbook have expired.
The last date listed for Streisand Songbook was Saturday November 7, 2009 / 8:00pm.
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A Tribute to Ray Charles: Ellis Hall With the San Diego Symphony
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The San Diego Symphony presents A Tribute to Ray Charles at Copley Symphony Hall as part of its Winter Pops series. Principal Pops Conductor Marvin Hamlisch will conduct the proceedings, which will feature Ellis Hall, a former protégé of Ray Charles. From "I Can't Stop Loving You" and "This Little Girl of Mine" to "Hit the Road Jack" and "Georgia on My Mind," Charles was a legendary voice in American music, and his memorable, toe-tapping tunes remain as catchy as they are timeless. Learn More
Goldstar Member Tips
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Alice Marcotte on Where to Eat
Restaurants not far
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Alice Marcotte on What to Wear
I would say dress was better than informal.
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ahaefner on Where to Eat
Dozens of quality resturants within 5 blocks.
Goldstar Member Reviews
Celibataire
Nice evening: good music, great venue. What more could we ask for?Written on Nov 08 2009
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KATHARINE MILLOY
We always enjoy the Symphony, always love Maestro Hamlisch, and Ms. Budd was okay. Unfortunately, they were messing with the acoustics, and - from the mezz - it was impossible to hear anything they said. Many near-by concert goers were muttering about the problem with the acoustics. The music was fun, and always wonderful. Thank you! I was very happy to be able to attend the Symphony!Written on Nov 09 2009
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Walter
It was one of those nights at the beautiful Copley Hall when you feel the classiness in the air, as well as the medium age circling around 50 years 'younger' than my date and I. Twenty-year-old Barbra fans are hard to come by apparently.Written on Nov 10 2009
Marvin Hamlisch was amazing, pushing his wit to the maximum in order to make those awkardly dull moments between pieces funny... or at least digestible. I do think he was the highlight of the night, especially with his performance of his "The Way We Were" on the piano. Truly a gift to everyone there. His decision to have the San Diego Symphony open with the Overture to Barbra's 1994 concert tour was superb... couldn't have asked for a better opening.
The San Diego Symphony seemed a bit too robotic and out of its territory with Barbra; they sounded like Beethoven purists pushing their way into "Don't Rain on my Parade" with trepidation. It felt as if these superb musicians are far too into the classical realm to even consider the words "I'll march my band out / I'll beat my drum."
As for Ms. Budd... well, she is a master of her voice when it comes to the songs that she usually sings ("Hymne a l'amour", etc.). But when it comes to the Barbra repertoire, she seemed to either want to channel Barbra literally or totally lost. I think the unexpected Barbra drag queen had more stage presence and a better feel for the songs than Ms. Budd. The audience's applause was a clear marker as to who was more of a Barbra than the other.
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Goldstar Member
Kudos only to the orchestra! Unfortunately, the sound system was a mess from the get-go. Numerous complaints were made to house management, and altho it got somewhat better following intermission, it was still lacking! Very difficult to hear b4 intermission, then blaring following. The singer's voice was like nails on a chalk board--YIKES!Written on Nov 09 2009
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More Information About Streisand Songbook
Website
http://www.sandiegosymphony.org/concert_detail.php?indexid=323
Description
Stage, screen and concert hall veteran Julie Budd sings and soars performing the music of the original Funny Girl herself. From "People" to "Don’t Rain on My Parade" to "The Way We Were", Barbra Streisand’s song book is lush and legendary with so many misty water-colored memories. Barbra’s friend and our principal pops conductor, Marvin Hamlisch, leads the orchestra.
Special Guest Performers:
Marvin Hamlisch, conductor
Julie Budd, vocals
Herb Bernstein, piano
About the Ticket Supplier: San Diego Symphony
In the 100+ years since its inception, the San Diego Symphony has become one of the leading orchestras in the United States, and was recently designated a Tier 1 Orchestra by the League of American Orchestras. It is committed to providing musical experiences of superior quality for the greater San Diego community and beyond. Through a rich mixture of innovative and educational programming designed to appeal to all ages and cultures, the Symphony makes music an integral part of the cultural and intellectual fabric of the San Diego region, valued by and relevant to all its residents.
The San Diego Symphony offers a wide range of concert experiences and performs over 100 concerts each season, including performances at downtown San Diego's historic Copley Symphony Hall. Various concert series include the Jacobs Masterworks series led by Music Director Jahja Ling, offering traditional classical repertoire; the Winter Pops series, featuring Principal Pops Conductor Marvin Hamlisch and popular guest artists; the Family Festival, featuring family-friendly concerts; and Symphony Exposé, a fascinating series of concerts that examine classical works from entertaining and thought-provoking angles. The orchestra has recently launched a Chamber Music Series to highlight individual orchestra members performing with esteemed guest artists. Each year, from July through September, the Symphony presents an outdoor Summer Pops season at Embarcadero Marina Park South, mixing classical favorites and pop music in a festive, outdoor atmosphere on San Diego's picturesque waterfront.
In 2010 the San Diego Symphony celebrated their 100th anniversary, the first California orchestra to reach this milestone.