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The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra's holiday concert was wonderful! Keith Lockhart is both a superb conductor and personable entertainer! They play familiar tunes with creativity and expertise. Their guest singing group, Five by Design, was terrific...their harmonies perfection! This is a fabulous way to get some holiday spirit!
I woud recommend this to everyone....all ages. We have made it a yearly family tradition. The Boston Pops and whoever their guests are for the year....make it a truly enjoyable day. The sound of this live orchestra is unparalleled!!!
The Boston Pops are one classy act. They performed with such skill and artistry. The Rockapella numbers were wonderful, but I wanted to be blown away and wasn't (except for the vocal percussionist--I don't know how he does it!) I particularly enjoyed the pieces where the Pops and Rockapella played together. The program had something to please everyone, with lots even for the little ones.
Superlative show in all ways. Appropriate venue, no unnecessary frills to detract from the fact that one is attending a musical event, wonderful performance from vocalists and musicians and conductors. Only wish it could have lasted longer as I was enjoying myself so much. Holiday show that delivered on the holiday songs and good cheer. Loved the sing-a-long that the Pops are noted for. HIghly recommended.
Spectacular!!! Only needs one word to describe......
Witnessing the Boston Pops is a great occasion. Add to this the fantastic sounds of Rockapella and a great occasions becomes truly memorable. The splendid musicians of the Pop brought life to every piece of Holiday music they played, from classical to modern and popuar. And when the voices and artistry of Rockapella were added, an entire audience was captiviated. Everyone joined in song, everyone smiled...and even Santa Claus made a guest appearance. It was nothing less than a memorable Sunday afternoon of entertainment.
The annual Christmas Concert by the Boston Pops is certainly a treat that should not be missed. The quality of the music, the joyous spirit and the sheer joy that they bring to the concert is totally infectious. The guest stars, including Rockapella, added another dimension to the totally enjoyable show.
Absolutely Amazing! This concert will certainly put you in the Holiday Spirit! Rockapella was a great addition.
The Boston POP's are in a league of their own.. Ane Rockabilly, wow what amazing sounds with no instrumentns!
My husband and I have never seen Boston Pops before this Holiday show. It was all we expected. The orchestra was wonderful. Rockapella was good, but we believe that their participation could have been more limited. All in all a great experience!!
Boston Pops have flawless technique and artistry. Singers were also very fine. Would have preferred more Pops and less singers.
The orchestra played well, just like they played it a hundred times. That was the problem, no spark. I wanted to hear more orchestral numbers but it seemed like Rockapella took up half the program even if they didn't. About three numbers from them would have been fine. The female solo singer was very good, just the right amount of time on stage. It would have been more appropriate, I think, if Keith Lockhart had worn a tuxedo like all the orchestra. Even Rockapella had suits and ties. I am not waiting with baited breath for their return next year. We went to a college program 2 nights later and paid $13.00 a seat instead of $127.00 per seat, and all 3 of us thought it was fabulous. We will be back there next year.
We always look forward to the Boston Pops coming to Chicago. It was a great show. Was fun and the music spectacular. Rockapella did great also and we will be checking out their shows too. Being from New England, we do miss Pops. Can't wait for them to return.
VERY NICE INSTRUMENTALS AND VOCALS...SHOW WAS VERY OVERPRICED FOR WHAT IT WAS, BUT THOROUGHLY ENJOYED THE SHOW!
I bought tickets to hear the Boston Pops here in Chicago. Under the very prominent name of the Boston Pops was the name of rockapella, also appearing. After seeing the show, I would have to say that this was a "bait and switch" as most of the show was Rockapella with the Boston Pops in the background. If I had known that Rockapella would be the main attraction, I would not have spent all that money. I wanted to hear the orchestra, not some group of 5 guys no one ever heard of before singing with the Boston Pops as their backup. Very disappointing show.
It was an evening of wonderful fun and grand music!
This was their Christmas music concert. I was impressed with the sound that came from the orchestra. I came because I liked Rockapella and thought the combination of the two would be a great combo. It was, but I think I would have liked hearing the Boston Pops play more pieces without the vocal performers. I was impressed with Keith Lockhart's singing and dancing abilities! It was a memorable concert.
A truly amazing music performance with the combination of the Pops and the Rockappela group made for a unique evening of holiday music.
The show was spectacular! The music and the singing certainly put me in the holiday spirit. I hope this will be an annual event..
We loved it. Our seats were great.....music was unbelievably beautiful.......soloist was wonderful and the 5 guest singers were superb! Wish they would come back to Chgo more often.I
