Plus, holiday favorites & more
The vocal superstar shares music from her holiday album, “What a Wonderful World,” along with some of her best-known hits like “Blue,” “How Do I Live” and “Can’t Fight the Moonlight””—all backed by the lush sound of a full orchestra. The Symphony opens the program with traditional holiday favorites.
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Pacific Symphony Pops Christmas with LeAnn Rimes December 19-21, 8 p.m. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall Pacific Symphony Richard Kaufman, conductor LeAnn Rimes, vocalist Jay Johnson and Bob, narrators Concert sponsor: Dan Smith |
Breaking into the country music scene at age 13 with the release of the hit song and album, “Blue,” Rimes became the youngest person to ever win a Grammy—and then went on to sell more than 37 million records worldwide. Now 31 and having just released her 14th album, “Spitfire,” the former prodigy has become known for her easy banter between songs, warm smile and undeniable talent.
“[LeAnn] graciously bows her head in gratitude after each song and performs with such great élan that it elicits goosebumps,” wroteMiami Living.
The evening’s merriment also includes Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman leading the orchestra in a selection of Christmas songs, plus, ventriloquist Jay Johnson and Bob deliver a delightful narration of “The Night Before Christmas.”
“Our Christmas concert will be extra special as LeAnn Rimes makes her Pacific Symphony Pops debut,” says Kaufman, who celebrates his 23rd season with the Symphony. “LeAnn will bring her own special magic to the performance, and I’m so happy that she will be joining us!
Read more about the concert in the Program Notes.
