by brad hart
SUMMER SENSATIONS
WITH THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
One of San Diego’s most popular and picturesque summer traditions is undoubtedly the
San Diego Symphony’s Summer Pops Series. Each season, from July through September, the symphony presents this outdoor musical extravaganza at the Embarcadero Marina Park South. Featuring food and drink, fireworks and fantastic performances under the stars, Sum- mer Pops mixes classical favorites, pop music, tributes and more in a festive atmosphere on the waterfront, all under the baton of principal conductor, Matthew Garbutt. The San Diego Symphony performed its first concert in 1910, in the 100-plus years since its inception, it has become one of the leading orchestras in the United States and was designated a Tier 1 Orches- tra by the League of American Orchestras in 2010.
THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF SOME OF THE UPCOMING SUMMER POPS CONCERTS TO CHOOSE FROM FOR YOUR SUMMERTIME FUN WITH THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY:
STAR SPANGLED POPS with BILL CONTI Bill Conti, iconic composer behind the music of
the Rocky franchise and a five-time Emmy Award- winner conducts this patriotic spectacular featuring all-American hits from Main Street to Broadway. This annual Independence Day celebration on Friday, Saturday and Sunday July 4, 5 and 6 comes com- plete with John Philip Sousa marches, a tribute to the military and a spectacular fireworks display to light up the San Diego sky!
BOZ SCAGGS: THE MEMPHIS TOUR Easy listening sounds will echo across the bay when Boz Scaggs sails into town on Friday and Saturday,
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July 11 and 12. Scaggs launched his recording career in 1969 with his self-titled debut album. The album met with much success and set the tone for Scaggs’ impressive career, marked by numerous hits featuring his unique mix of blues and R&B sounds. Sit back, relax and chill, this show will be as cool as a summer breeze. (Tickets include a post-concert fireworks display.)
THE MUSIC OF ABBA If you love ABBA, you won’t want to miss this musical montage on Friday and Saturday, July 18 and 19, celebrating one of the best-selling groups in the history of music. The concert features original members of the band’s rhythm section and creates a truly unique experience that will have you on your feet singing every last word to the Scandinavian pop sensation’s favorites like; “Dancing Queen,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “SOS,” “The Winner Takes It All,” “Super Trouper” and “Mamma Mia.” (Tickets also include a post-concert fireworks display.)
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