PACIFIC SYMPHONY 2012-13 POPS SEASON CALENDAR
2012-13 Pops Opening Night
WICKED DIVAS—An Evening of Broadway Hits!
Thursday through Saturday, November 15-17, 8 p.m.
Richard Kaufman, conductor
Alli Mauzey, vocalist
Julia Murney, vocalist
Stars from the smash musical “Wicked” join Pacific Symphony for a concert of showstoppers from Broadway, Hollywood and popular music. The program includes favorites from “My Fair Lady,” “Chicago,” “Titanic,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “Phantom of the Opera” and, of course, “Wicked.”
CHRISTMAS WITH AMY GRANT
Thursday through Saturday, December 13-15, 8 p.m.
Richard Kaufman, conductor
Amy Grant, vocalist
With six Grammy Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Amy Grant is an American music icon who has erased the lines between genres. Her artistry has continually resonated with audiences since she first hit the national spotlight as a fresh-faced teen with a guitar three decades ago. Share a special holiday program as she visits Pacific Symphony.
VALENTINE’S DAY WITH KENNY G
Thursday through Saturday, February 14-16, 2013, 8 p.m.
Richard Kaufman, conductor
Kenny G, saxophone
Perfect for Valentine’s Day, relax with silky smooth sounds of Kenny G when the saxophone superstar joins Pacific Symphony! Over the decades, Kenny G has grafted elements of R&B, pop and Latin to his smooth jazz foundation—solidifying his reputation as the premier artist in contemporary jazz.
Southern California Premiere
THE GERSHWINS: HERE TO STAY
Thursday through Saturday, March 14-16, 2013, 8 p.m.
Albert-George Schram, conductor
Kevin Cole, piano
Sylvia McNair, vocalist
Ryan VanDenBoom, vocalist
Pacific Symphony and renowned Gershwin interpreter Kevin Cole celebrate George and Ira through a new multimedia concert event featuring family photos, rare audio and video footage, artwork, privately held manuscripts and new musical arrangements! Performances include “The Man I Love,” “I Got Rhythm,” “Strike Up the Band,” “They All Laughed,” “’S Wonderful” and many more!
GLADYS KNIGHT
Thursday through Saturday, April 18-20, 2013, 8 p.m.
Richard Kaufman, conductor
Gladys Knight, vocalist
The “Empress of Soul,” Gladys Knight has recorded nearly 40 albums featuring her soulful voice, scoring chart toppers in pop, R&B and adult contemporary music. Backed by Pacific Symphony, Knight delivers some of her signature hits, including “Every Beat of My Heart,” “I Heard it Through the Grapevine” and “Midnight Train to Georgia.
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
Thursday through Saturday, May 9-11, 2013, 8 p.m.
Richard Kaufman, conductor
A symphonic night at the movies! On the big screen: A beautifully restored print of the 1952 classic musical “Singin’ in the Rain,” starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds. On the concert hall stage: the gifted musicians of Pacific Symphony provide the soundtracks by performing the score live!
THE MIDTOWN MEN—Four stars from the original cast of “Jersey Boys”
Thursday through Saturday, June 13-15, 2013, 8 p.m.
Richard Kaufman, conductor
Christian Hoff, vocalist
Michael Longoria, vocalist
Daniel Reichard, vocalist
J. Robert Spencer, vocalist
They took Broadway by storm in one of the biggest hits of all time! Now, they join Pacific Symphony to celebrate the music of the 1960s with a “jump-to-your-feet” show featuring top hits from The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Temptations, The Jackson 5, The Four Seasons and more!
Not a performance of, not affiliated with the show “Jersey Boys”
