Colorado Symphony
Boettcher Concert Hall
Denver, CO
October 6, 2018
The music of Rogers and Hammerstein seems timeless and a concert at the Colorado Symphony seemed a natural fit. The addition of three talented soloists brought the show to life.
The song selection included their most famous songs including some pieces they wrote before becoming a team. The show began with songs from Rogers and Hart and Show Boat. The rendition of "Ol' Man River" was stunning in it's depth and beauty.
The Rogers and Hammerstein portion was crammed with classics - most from South Pacific and The Sound of Music - arguably their most popular scores. However, every work from this famous team was represented by at least one song. Each one was performed flawlessly.
The glamour of the evening was heightened by the soprano's constant change of evening gowns.
It was surprising the at the standard "You'll Never Walk Alone" was not included on the program list. It was a much appreciated encore song. And it was worth waiting for - the performance brought the audience to their feet.While generations of audiences may be familiar with this music, few will ever hear them presented with a full symphony orchestra, which is a shame because the results were spectacular.
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