Beloved Film Composer and Singer/Songwriter Randy Newman Live at Davies Symphony Hall
Davies Symphony Hall (201 Van Ness San Francisco, CA 94102)
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- $25.00 - $45.00
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All offers for Randy Newman have expired.
The last date listed for Randy Newman was Friday April 22, 2011 / 8:00pm.
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David Robertson Conducts Dvořák at Davies Symphony Hall
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Conductor David Robertson, of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and BBC Symphony Orchestra leads the San Francisco Symphony in a program of great contrasts. The evening begins with a bang, as Rossini's Overture to L'Italiana in Algeri starts things off. This widely recorded and performed piece opens slowly, leading up to a joyous burst of music. Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2 follows, showing off the bold and colorful style of the composer's youthful pieces. Dvořák's Symphony No. 7 closes out the evening. This complex piece combines intense calm and peacefulness with moments of intense turmoil and is one of the works that best embodies the spirit of its composer. Learn More
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Great show! Good ushers, and great seats! Thanks!
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23 Goldstar Member Reviews
Robert S.
I wasn't paying attention apparently and went in expecting the symphony with him and to hear some great soundtrack work from Ragtime, The Natural etc. But Randy alone with just a piano proved to be entirely enjoyable. You forget just how many songs he's written. Funny songs, moving songs he does it all. A wonderful evening of music.Written on Apr 25 2011
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Rosemary
I gave this as a gift. My husband and son attended, and both thought it was OK, but said the sound system was not good, and therefore they lost about 25% of what Mr. Newman said, which was surprising in a venue like Davies Symphony Hall.Written on Apr 25 2011
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Norman Weinstein
The personal commentary that goes with his performance added a wonderful touch to a terrific performance.Written on Apr 25 2011
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Goldstar Member
He is a national treasure and consummate, personable performer. His satirical and moving, pensive lyrics and are a glimpse of the true America.Written on Apr 25 2011
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More Information About Randy Newman
Website
http://www.sfjazz.org/concerts/2011/spring/artists/newman.php
Quotes & Highlights
- Learn more about Randy Newman at his website.
Description
Occupying a singular niche in American music, Randy Newman combines Brill Building pop craftsmanship with rock 'n' roll irony in songs that have been lovingly covered by a breathtaking array of artists, from Ray Charles, Etta James and Peggy Lee to Dusty Springfield, Aaron Neville and Joe Cocker. He's probably best known as a prolific Oscar-winning Hollywood tunesmith who's contributed signature songs and scores to more than a dozen hit films including The Natural, Monsters, Inc., and the Toy Story series. In 2011, his music for Toy Story 3 netted him an Academy Award for Best Original Song and a Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack Album. With deep family ties to New Orleans, Newman has often drawn deeply on the city’s deep rhythmic traditions. It’s no coincidence that his song "Louisiana, 1927" from his landmark 1974 album Good Old Boys became a Crescent City anthem in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Drawing on his gem-laden repertoire for this rare solo concert, Randy Newman brings his vast menagerie of sharply drawn characters to life. A major event, as always.
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