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Review 1 for Long Beach Symphony

5 / 5

Symphony was fabulous!

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Posted 03/12/2013

by Secretagent1

Location:Long Beach, Ca.

The orchestra was fantastic and the conductor was so insightful with the beginning feature on factoids for the piece. I learned so much about how the piece was put together by Tchaiikowsky and his style. The music was very beautifully done and was just the right amount of time.

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Review 2 for Long Beach Symphony

5 / 5

LBSO "Rite of Spring" Insights & Concert

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Favorite moment: The "11" count when the alternates are dismissed. "It's all there in the score!" @

Posted 03/12/2013

by Anonymous

Location:Long Beach, CA

Absolutely fantastic! Diemecke had a great rapport with the audience, and brought the music alive. "Rite" is a lifelong favorite of mine, and I learned new things to listen for and appreciate. Marvelous performance by both maestro & orchestra. Bravo!

Hope they do it again for more masterpieces (Beethoven's 9th, perhaps? or "Thus Spake Zarathustra"?)

Thanks so much for putting on such a great show.

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Favorite moment: The "11" count when the alternates are dismissed. "It's all there in the score!" @

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Review 3 for Long Beach Symphony

4 / 5

It Might As Well Be Spring

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Favorite moment: Judith Farmer's opening bassoon solo in "Sacre" as beautiful as you'll ever hear. @

Posted 03/11/2013

by SacreBlues

Beethoven shows us his "classical" side as a opposed to his "romantic" side with his violin concerto. The soloist, Ms. Chase, gave a performance that was technically flawless yet emotionally restrained without being sterile. The orchestra, especially the woodwinds, handled their parts beautifully,
The individual players of the orchestra, down to a person, did an incredible job in the "Rite of Spring," unfortunately, there were some missing components to this performance, beginning with an adequate number of string players to balance out the mighty forces of winds, brass and percussion that the piece calls for. Not only were there not enough violins, but the two sections were physically divided by such a large chasm, (apparently for the conductor to walk on and off the stage? why can't he just walk in front of the orchestra?) that their forces seemed stranded on a distant island, contributing to a lack of blend, homogeneity and heft in an already overpowered string section. I am certain that the undermanned string section was due to an economic decision, and in that case, maybe it's better to wait to perform "Sacre" when it can be afforded its proper due.
The other issue was the interpretation of Maestro Diemecke. Unfortunately for him, we in the area have been blessed by the absolutely brilliant and terrifying performances of Maestro Salonen and the LA Phil, and then the stunningly visceral, sensual, and yes, erotic, interpretation of Maestro Dudamel and the same orchestra this past fall. The Long Beach conductor, while seeming to enjoy himself immensely, didn't really make a case for much more than a very well-played performance (again, bravo to all of the musicians!) with some odd tempo choices, constant problems with balance, a lack of heft, and most unfortunately, a lack of heat. One did not feel the inherent architecture of the piece, either musically or emotionally.
Special notice must be given to Judith Farmer, who played the opening bassoon solo as beautifully as we have ever heard it played.While most bassoonists struggle with its high tessitura, she owned it. Lush, haunting and nuanced, it set the stage for what could have been another "Sacre" to cherish.

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Favorite moment: Judith Farmer's opening bassoon solo in "Sacre" as beautiful as you'll ever hear. @

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Review 4 for Long Beach Symphony

5 / 5

Incredible Vocals

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Favorite moment: The solos by the Broadway vocalists. Amazing vocal range and strong connection with audience. I felt like I was the only person in the audience! @

Posted 12/12/2012

by Joanie2091

Location:Long Beach, CA resident

The featured Broadway artists were incredible vocalists! I have attended many Broadway musicals and the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Programs. Christmas Fantasy topped them all!

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Favorite moment: The solos by the Broadway vocalists. Amazing vocal range and strong connection with audience. I felt like I was the only person in the audience! @

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Review 5 for Long Beach Symphony

5 / 5

Christmas Fantasy

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Favorite moment: Baby it's cold outside lyric reversal. @

Posted 12/11/2012

by ScouseKen

Location:Long Beach, CA

It was a great performance and sound by all parties. The conductor was very personal with a good sense of humor.

Show was listed as good for family, and although this is true, a few younger members of the audience did get a little bit bored and restless.

Nice theater and pleasant staff.

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Review 6 for Long Beach Symphony

5 / 5

Christimas Fantasy was amazing!

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Favorite moment: Each time a new Christmas song was performed by the orchestra. @

Posted 12/11/2012

by Secretagent1

Location:Long Beach, Ca.

The show was so wonderful, from the beautiful music to the gorgeous decorations. I will definately go again and I recommend the event to everyone.

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Favorite moment: Each time a new Christmas song was performed by the orchestra. @

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Review 7 for Long Beach Symphony

5 / 5

Pepe Romero and the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra

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Favorite moment: The Adagio section of Concierto de Aranjuez @

Posted 11/06/2012

by Husby

Location:Culver City

Put together the combination of a master guitarist and Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez, and you're bound to get us in the audience. We took the drive to an unfamiliar venue in a city we rarely visit, and enjoyed every minute of it! The bargain seats in the last two rows of the Orchestra section were great, the conductor was a pleasant surprise, and the enthusiasm of the audience was outstanding.

Of course, Pepe Romero was masterful, and willingly played an encore.

Thank you, LBSO for an enjoyable evening!

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Favorite moment: The Adagio section of Concierto de Aranjuez @

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Review 8 for Long Beach Symphony

5 / 5

Pepe=Perfect

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Favorite moment: it was all amazing, but I would have to say that Pepe's unscheduled (I believe) encore really put the icing on the musical cake. @

Posted 11/05/2012

by januwine

Location:Signal Hill, CA

when you read about the 'top 100 guitarists of all time", you never seem to see any of the classical players on the list. And you really should. The difficulty and intricacy of what they play makes even the least gifted classical player a very gifted player indeed. And Pepe (that's SIR Pepe to you and me) is beyond gifted. He's an amazing player. A superb player. And a humble and genuine person on top of all that musical wonderfulness. One of the top 10 concerts of my life.

(I'm sorry....i didn't mention any of the other pieces....well, the symphony is beautiful and i also enjoyed Mr. Diemecke so very much! I will be back!)

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- Sat, Nov 3, 2012 @

Favorite moment: it was all amazing, but I would have to say that Pepe's unscheduled (I believe) encore really put the icing on the musical cake. @

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Review 9 for Long Beach Symphony

5 / 5

Rodrigo/Villa-Lobos

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Favorite moment: All Romer's instrumentation was aweseome - to include his gracious encore - Recruerdo de Alhambra @

Posted 11/05/2012

by DUhDuhDuh

Location:So Cal

Great performance! Pepe Romero's playing just gets better and better - Like a good vintage wine.

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Favorite moment: All Romer's instrumentation was aweseome - to include his gracious encore - Recruerdo de Alhambra @

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Review 10 for Long Beach Symphony

5 / 5

what a special night

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- Sat, Oct 6, 2012 @

Posted 10/08/2012

by ctts

it was really great to see the young artists get to perform in such a wonderful venue

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Review 11 for Long Beach Symphony

4 / 5

great concert

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- Sat, Jan 21, 2012 @

Favorite moment: conductor's "speech" and Strauss music @

Posted 01/30/2012

by emasheli

Location:Cypress, CA

Music was amazing. Great choice of program. great atmosphere

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- Sat, Jan 21, 2012 @

Favorite moment: conductor's "speech" and Strauss music @

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Review 12 for Long Beach Symphony

5 / 5

Really great music at a great price

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Posted 01/23/2012

by Kippersmom

The LB Symphony's Vienna Nights was really fun. Enrique Diemecke, the conductor, was so entertaining. He's funny and witty and kept the audience engaged. The musical selection was really interesting. Overall a great show and the price is really good compared to the LA symphony.

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Review 13 for Long Beach Symphony

5 / 5

CEO

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- Sat, Jan 21, 2012 @

Favorite moment: At the end of the show @

Posted 01/23/2012

by sl8905

Location:West Covina, Ca

Great Director, Great Band with Great Music! My wife and myself enjoyed very much during the entire concert. Please keep us posted for the next one!

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Review 14 for Long Beach Symphony

5 / 5

A fabulous experience!

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Favorite moment: The conductor "played" with the audience and the orchestra during "On the Beautiful Blue Danube" to the delight of all. @

Posted 01/23/2012

by berdop

Location:South Bay area

This was a perfect concert! It's hard to miss when you can hear Beethoven's 5th Piano Concerto and wonderful Strauss pieces played by a fine orchestra. The piano concerto was magnificent, and the solist definitely did it justice. The lilting melodies of Strauss had me dancing in my seat. The conductor was especially delightful and added much visual delight to the Strauss pieces with his animated movements and playfulness . At some points he reminded me, in the best possible and respectful way, of the joyfulness of Harpo Marx. I loved every moment of this concert.

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Favorite moment: The conductor "played" with the audience and the orchestra during "On the Beautiful Blue Danube" to the delight of all. @

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Review 15 for Long Beach Symphony

5 / 5

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Posted 01/23/2012

by Anonymous

EXCELLENTE PREFORMANCE ALL THE FAMILY ENJOY. THANK YOU.

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Review 16 for Long Beach Symphony

4 / 5

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Posted 12/05/2011

by Anonymous

I must say I hadn't had a better time in the symphony compared to this past Saturday night.

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Review 17 for Long Beach Symphony

5 / 5

Symphony

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Posted 10/03/2011

by ekellys

The symphony was beautiful, the sound was great, and my seat was perfect.

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Review 18 for Long Beach Symphony

5 / 5

The Long Beach Symphony is Superb!

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- Sat, Jun 4, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Pianist did encore performance! @

Posted 07/05/2011

by ConradL

Location:Los Angeles

All in all a great performance worthy of the composers that inspired the music.

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Review 19 for Long Beach Symphony

5 / 5

Unforgettable Symphony

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Posted 04/11/2011

by Tigers02

Location:Staples Center Los Angeles

Was fantastic one of best ever, I will come back. The symphony met all expectations.

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Review 20 for Long Beach Symphony

4 / 5

Excellent performance

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- Sat, Mar 12, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Solo violin @

Posted 03/14/2011

by BlownF6

Location:Burbank

Excellent performance for a local symphony. Conductor was fun and engaged the audiance. Soloist was very good.

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- Sat, Mar 12, 2011 @

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