A-LISTS theatreby lisa lipsey
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY PRESENTS: HOLIDAY POPS FEATURING
JOHN PAGANO The renowned San Diego Symphony opened
its doors on December 6, 1910 and has been setting the standard for music ever since. Now 101 years later, they are bringing us a Holiday Pops concert steeped in rich tradition. Con- ducted by Matthew Garbutt, this year’s holiday tradition features soulful American songbook singer John Pagano. As always, Holiday Pops
includes wonderful local talent, this year’s line-up includes the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, Master Chorale, Children’s Chorus and Mariachi Champaña Nevin. It is a show meant to dazzle and delight all ages while bringing each of us just a little bit closer during the holiday season! Featured singer John Pagano is no stranger to American Christmas
favorites, his CD debut,A Brand New Christmas came out in 2008 and features eight holiday classics including “I’ll be home for Christmas” and “Oh Holy Night.” Pagano’s second album project,PUREIMAGINA- TION (2008) features his unique jazzy voice backed by a 4- piece orchestra. You can find both on
cdbaby.com. Since the most recent album’s release, John has been busy on tour both as a solo guest artist and performing as a featured vocalist in Burt Bacharach’s band—and yes, the same Bacharach who has been busy writing new music with Tony Award-winning Lyricist Steven Sater. Their work will make its debut this month at the Old Globe in the world premiere musicalSome Lovers. Pagano started performing at the age of 9 and by age 14 he was heading up his first band. He credits his vocal style to music icons such as Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Donny Hathaway and Mar- vin Gaye. He continued to hone his craft by working six nights a week, performing four sets a night for many years. Now on to San Diego’s own local talent, this year’s Holiday Pops
“Since the most recent album’s
release, John has been busy on tour both as a solo guest artist and perform- ing as a featured vocalist in Burt Bacharach’s band.”
Conductor Matthew Garbutt and The San Diego Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Gar- butt has earned critical acclaim in the United States, Canada and the Far East for his innovative programming and artistry on the podium. Each season he maintains a busy schedule of performances, conducting a wide range of music, from symphonies and symphonic pops to educational concerts. Garbutt has been the staff conductor and resident Pops conductor of San Diego Symphony for more than 25 years. He has also been interim music director of the San Diego Youth Symphony and conductor for the Kids Artz Festival. When not on the podium, Matthew Garbutt also serves as Principal Tuba of San Diego Symphony. Joining the Orchestra for several featured numbers isMariachi Champaña Nevín
led by accomplished classical and mariachi trumpeter, composer, professor and author Jeff Nevin, Ph.D. According to Nevin, this is the only mariachi in the world of its kind, a Symphonic Mariachi. The group boasts current or former members of mariachis Vargas de Tecalitlan, Sol de Mexico, Los Camperos and others along with current or former principal strings and trumpets from orchestras such as the San Diego Symphony,
IN THIS SEASON OF GIVING, GIVE THEATRE AND CONCERT TICKETS! FEED THE ARTISTIC SOULS OF YOUR FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES.
Orquesta Fiharmónica de la Ciudad de México, Orquesta de Baja California, New Mexico Symphony and many others. Add to the stage the San Diego Master Chorale--a group that is
now entering their 50th season and comprised of 120 of San Diego’s finest singers—and you’ve got quite a big-time show. Last but not least, theSan Diego Children’s Chorus, which was started in 1990, by founder Polly Campbell will join the stage and showcase the singing talents of boys and girls, ages 6 to 18, from all racial, ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds.
HOLIDAY POPS FEATURING JOHN PAGANO runs Friday, December 16 through Sunday, December 18 at Copley Symphony Hall. For tickets and more information, contact the San Diego Symphony at 619.235.0804.
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RAGE monthly | DECEMBER 2011
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