Copley Symphony Hall (San Diego, CA)
This concert tribute to the music of Barbra Streisand includes favorites from "People" to "Don't Rain on My Parade" to "The Way We Were," all performed by showbiz veteran Julie Budd. Barbra's friend and principal pops conductor, Marvin Hamlisch, leads the orchestra.
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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.
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.
Nice evening: good music, great venue. What more could we ask for?
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!
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The historic Copley Symphony Hall, home of the San Diego Symphony, is regarded as one of the finest classical music venues on the West Coast. Originally built in 1929 as a premiere movie house (Fox Theater), this lush, French Rococo style hall was conferred to the Symphony in 1984. The beauty and majesty of this historic hall has added to the stature and artistic growth of San Diego Symphony.
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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
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