Omaha, Nebraska concert, Aug 26, 2011

[kari]

Aug 26th, 2011 - Omaha, NE - The Peter Kiewit Concert Hall in the Holland Center

I created this concert thread because it was missing from this site. Some texts in this thread are from the old CCUK site, which was closed at the end of 2011 due to it was too expensive to maintain.

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nightlifekc.com/articles/082611_hollandcenter

Soprano Prodigy Jackie Evancho @ Holland Center!
by Kelsey Knutson
Soprano Prodigy Jackie Evancho @ Holland Center!
Soprano Prodigy Jackie Evancho Will Perform a Concert Celebrating the Fifth Anniversary of the Holland Performing Arts Center on Friday, August 26th!

Jackie Evancho, the ten year-old girl with the extraordinary voice who won the hearts of millions of TV viewers last summer when she appeared on the NBC reality show “America’s Got Talent,” comes to the acoustically acclaimed Holland Performing Arts Center on Friday, August 26 at 8:00 p.m. This opening concert for the 2011-2012 Omaha Performing Arts season is also in celebration of the fifth anniversary of the Holland Performing Arts Center. Evancho will sing a repertoire ranging from classical arias and pop classics to Oscar-winning tunes. The selections are from her soon-to-be released classical crossover album Dream With Me and her PBS special produced by the legendary David Foster.

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www.omahaperformingarts.org/post/sections/14/Files/Jackie_Evancho_on_sale_press_release_Final.pdf (not working any more)

Content:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: July 12, 2011
Contact: Peggy Dineen, Omaha Performing Arts
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
TICKETS FOR SOPRANO PRODIGY JACKIE EVANCHO GO ON SALE MONDAY, JULY 18
Jackie Evancho Will Perform a Concert Celebrating the Fifth Anniversary of the Holland Center on Friday, August 26
OMAHA, NEBRASKA – July 12, 2011 – Tickets will go on sale Monday, July 18, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. for Jackie Evancho, the eleven-year-old girl with the extraordinary voice who won the hearts of millions of TV viewers last summer when she appeared on the NBC reality show “America’s Got Talent.”
Tickets for Jackie Evancho start at $45 and can be purchased at the Ticket Omaha Office in the Holland Performing Arts Center, 13th and Douglas streets; online at TicketOmaha.com; or by calling 402.345.0606.
The soprano prodigy comes to the acoustically acclaimed Holland Performing Arts Center on Friday, August 26 at 8:00 p.m. This opening concert for the 2011-2012 Omaha Performing Arts season is also in celebration of the fifth anniversary of the Holland Performing Arts Center. Evancho will sing a repertoire ranging from classical arias and pop classics to Oscar-winning tunes. The selections are from her recently released classical crossover album Dream With Me and her PBS special produced by the legendary David Foster.
A contestant on the hit NBC talent show “America’s Got Talent” in 2010, Evancho catapulted into the quarter finals round when her unaffectedly pure performance of Puccini’s “O Mio Babbino Caro” handily won the show’s YouTube round. Evancho performed five times on the show over the summer, finishing in second place. Her astonishing classical crossover soprano performances marked the arrival of a major musical talent.
A Pittsburgh native, Evancho first began singing on the cusp of her 8th birthday after experiencing “The Phantom of the Opera” on DVD. She launched her own YouTube channel
and started vocal lessons a few months later. She performed at local talent shows, going on to high profile events, including singing the national anthem at Pittsburgh Pirates games.
“We are thrilled to present Jackie Evancho as part of our 2011-2012 season. Being among the first on her tour, it is the perfect way to celebrate five years of performances at the Holland Center,” said Joan Squires, president of Omaha Performing Arts.
Evancho’s first full-length album, Dream With Me, was released in June and is produced by Foster, who has worked with artists such as Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Michael Bublé, Beyoncé, Prince and Barbra Streisand. Evancho comes into her own with this album, which includes two extraordinary superstar duets showcasing the young vocalist performing with musical legend Barbra Streisand (singing “Somewhere” from WEST SIDE STORY) and international phenomenon Susan Boyle (singing “A Mother’s Prayer”).
“We are incredibly proud of Jackie and thrilled at how fantastic her album turned out,” said Lisa and Michael Evancho, the singer’s parents. “Making her first studio album has been a wonderful and exciting experience for Jackie, helping her grow as an artist and learn about music from some of the masters in the field.”

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[kari]

KVNO News
Soprano prodigy comes to Omaha
By Robyn Murray,
August 24th, 2011

Read the article and comments here... www.kvnonews.com/2011/08/soprano-prodigy-comes-to-omaha/

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Sylvester wrote:
Posted 17 December 2011 - 09:41 PM

www.nonpareilonline.com/articles/2011/09/04/council_bluffs/entertainment/doc4e5fa9e6979bc818129657.txt

Review: Evancho full of potential

Published: Thursday, September 1, 2011 10:53 AM CDT
OMAHA – For the fifth anniversary of the Holland Performing Arts Center, the Omaha Symphony presented Jackie Evancho, the 11-year-old operatic prodigy on Friday night.

The symphony was under the direction of Constantine Kitsopoulos, the guest conductor for this event for the familiar selections with the overtures to “Die Fledermaus” by Johann Straus, Rosini’s “The Barber of Seville,” Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” and Strauss’ “The Blue Danube.”

Jackie is the diminutive soprano with a colossal voice. She sang the haunting tune of “Lovers” from “House of Flying Daggers,” a selection by Xerxes, “The Lord’s Player,” “To Believe,” a Puccini selection, “When You Wish Upon a Star,” “A Time for Us,” “Angel,” “All I Ask of You” and “Pie Jesu” for her encore.

To actually watch this child sing like a mature adult is amazing. Her gestures and interpretations of each selection range far beyond her age. Yes, she still needs to work on enunciation and breathing, but overall, that voice is fascinating coming out of one so young and small.

Jackie completely charmed the audience with her childlike responses while she fluffed her dress as the audience applauded. Frequently, the audience was spellbound by the strength of her voice, which made some selections magical, especially when she sang “When You Wish Upon a Star” and “Pie Jesu.” These two child-oriented selections were what warmed the audience to this special celebration.

Since being on “America’s Got Talent,” Jackie has also made a PBS special titled “Dream with Me,” as well as the same titled CD. She has also recorded a Christmas CD, “O Holy Night.” Most of the selections from this Omaha concert were also on these recordings.

This singer has unlimited potential and I am anxiously waiting to see how her voice grows and matures. Listen to her now. Who knows? Jackie could be the Caruso of this century. This is a voice that everyone needs to know and watch in the future.

– Reviewer Teri Davis can be reached at [e-mail] 


Posted 17 December 2011 - 09:35 PM

Quote from Jimjosh wrote:

Here is a review from Discover a gentleman from the Amazon forum that gave a most informative review of attending Jackie's concert in Qmaha who has given me permission to post it elsewhere:

Discover says: Omaha concert review: Took my sister (retired school teacher) who only knew of jackie from 20/20. My wife doesn't do crowds.

Song list: Lovers--Ombra mai fu--The Lords Prayer--All I Ask of You--To Believe--O mio babbino caro-----intermission-----When You Wish upon a Star--A Time for Us--Angel--The Impossible Dream----encore----Pie Jesu

Other than perhaps a little "warm up" on Lovers, after that she did really great, remember this is live, perfection is a goal and she came really close,excellent performance. My sister thought she was absolutely stunning. She met or exceed all my expectations.

About the concert attendees: This concert was used by Omaha Performing Arts as a fund raiser and to sell season tickets to the upcoming season and season ticket holders and VIP doners got advance access to tickets. The first 20 rows or so were mostly VIP
types who all came in together and many obviously knew each other. She only got two standing ovations after Impossible Dream and for the encore. This was NOT a standing ovation bunch.

Jackie seemed to have already concluded she wasn't going to get any, and seemed to be taken somewhat aback by the standing ovation and enthusiasm after Impossible Dream. The applause was strong and long for most of the selections, but just no standing.

She started in the blue/purple dress and finished in the white. She was sweet and charming but said little except during the encore when she spoke for a minute or two and thanked the audience. Everytime Jackie did one of her trademark manerisms people seemed to be familiar with them and usually there was atleast a chuckle or murmur from the crowd,she also did one scamper from the stage to the crowds delight.

The Omaha Symphony played two selections at the begining and two after intermission.

We sat next to a couple who had driven up from the LA-TX gulf coast.They were doing a twofer Omaha and Dallas. They thought the trip was worth it even thou they will see her again next week.

The World Herald review: He got it mostly right, wrong about the voice lessons, he got the rest about right, which is way ahead of lots of news stories. A lot/most readers, except such as on here will probably never notice.
Posted 17 December 2011 - 09:39 PM

Sylvester wrote:
Quote from Amazon:

Posted on Aug 27, 2011 10:41:03 PM PDT
Julie A Sanford says:
Saw Jackie perform last night at the Holland Performing Arts Center in Omaha, Nebraska. She was truly an angel from heaven. I saw her debut on AGT, and have been taken with her ever since. I would have paid anything to go see her last night, but luck me, my mom took me for my birthday. Words cannot describe the emotions I felt when she sang. She performed 9 songs, 8 on the program and one encore. I am not a huge fan of opera, nor do I know a lot about music but I can saw that she has inspired me to strive to reach my goals. Her voice was so angelic, I could go on and on. WOW!!!!! It was a great concert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quote from Phil's Forum:

Subject: Re: Omaha,NE. Concert Aug. 26 Yesterday at 9:49 pm
Mr.SG. wrote:
The Concert was wonderful. It was very near sold-out.
The Holland Center is part of the 'Omaha Performing Arts',
Aside from us here and the members of 'the performing arts' followers, I don't know if many others knew about it.
A lot of the people I talked to were there cuz they go to the Symphony regular and did not know 
what they were in for !! They came away 'in shock' ! The sales counter was over-run for CD's etc.
There were some out-of-state people. A couple from AZ. and another from WY.
Over all, this was very much like the Ravinia Concert. Just smaller. We got her to do an extra song at the end.

It is safe to say Jackie gained 1000+ new fans last night.

I wish more of our bunch here could have came.

Best to You All 


Mr.SG.

from FB Discussion Board( Topic: Omaha concert review):

Barbara Chambers says:

I was at the Omaha concert on my way back from Glacier National Park. I felt so lucky that Jackie's concert was on the very day we were coming home through Omaha.

We got into Omaha later than I wanted to arrive. Checked into the hotel and changed for the concert but didn't take time to have dinner. I definitely didn't want to be late! Besides I was so excited I probably couldn't have eaten a bite anyway.

As much as I normally like the orchestral pieces I couldn't wait for them to be over so I could hear Jackie. We had first row center balcony tickets and brought our binoculars. Wish I could have gotten front row seats. When I ordered there were only orchestra seats way back available but I could see from the balcony that there were empty seats way down front during the concert. I think Lisa and Rachel were in the front row and there was an empty seat next to Lisa. BTW, they may have sold all the tickets but there were many empty seats in the orchestra section.

Jackie looked gorgeous in the blue dress with white lacework on top. The sheer joy of seeing her live on stage brought tears to my eyes. Next to me was an empty seat and then another true Jackie fan. He had to buy a pair of tickets to get a seat, he said, hence the empty seat. (Wish I had asked for his name. He said he didn't do FB but knew everything about Jackie.) We stood up to give a standing O after every song but it had no effect on the people around us until the last song and after the encore.

You read the review, which I think is glowing. I, too, do not know much about music besides knowing what I like, so I cannot comment other than to say: Jackie was fantastic! Not only her voice but I got to experience her smile, her little jump of joy, her clapping along with the audience, her scampering off stage, her charming curtseys..........pure Jackie, that gives her fans so much joy and makes her so endearing. She gave a couple of curtain calls (no actual curtain ) and then was gone too soon. We didn't want to leave! That's right, no matter how much Jackie one gets, it's never enough for us insatiable fans!

We left to find a place to eat. I so wished I could have met Jackie personally. Maybe one day!

Back at the hotel I tried to post some comments and failed miserably as the connection kept getting lost. I tried again in the morning to no avail. I finally gave up and we traveled back to Kansas City and after a few errands took off to Arkansas.

Today back at my store and the computer catching up on some of the Jackie news on FB. I missed so much while on vacation, but the ending in Omaha was priceless!

Carolyn Lane says:

Thanks so much for your review, Barbara. So glad you enjoyed it so much but how couldn't you. Isn't she just adorable?!! What was the last song that received the standing O from the crowd? I love hearing about the excitement everyone experiences in seeing her. Thanks again!

Barbara Chambers says:

Carolyn, it was "The Impossible Dream". I believe the standing ovation was to be for the whole performance. When she did an encore, they gave another standing O. As ,emtioned earlier, it was not a standing ovation crowd, but there was plenty of applause.

You posted a tweet earlier and I was under the impression that you had gone to the concert, too. It must have been someone else's tweet.

We talked to a Jackie fan before the concert, Stephany, forgot last name, but I have it written down somewhere, does FB. Have to look her up after I find the paper with her last name. Don't know if she is a Jackie FB fan.

Barbara Chambers says:

One thing I forgot to mention: there were many moms and grandmas with their little girls in the audience, all decked out in their party dresses. Jackie is introducing a young audience to classical music. I loved seeing that.

Barbara Chambers says:

One sentence stands out in the Omaha review:....."she left an enduring experience of two people in one: the girl standing on stage and the woman yet to come." I hope I live long enough to see Jackie Evancho, the woman, the voice of this century!

from FB:

Annie Cupich Gillespie says:

Jackie....the Concert in Omaha was EXCELLENT! It was Truly Well Received Belated Mother's Day and Birthday gifts for my Mom and a Birthday Gift to my boyfriend. I've been in Omaha since Thursday, MY HOME TOWN, and put your Concert as one of my Priorities in Planning my 2011 Vacation. To Hear you LIVE was MORE DYNAMIC than seeing you on TV. The 3 Songs I felt you did the best were: "The Impossible Dream", "A Time For Us" and "Angel". Didn't think you could outdo "ATFU" until my throat got a GULP in it while you were singing "TID"....which is still in my throat. THANK YOU FOR COMING TO OMAHA AND LETTING THE GIFTS BE WELL RECEIVED and LOOKING FORWARD FOR YOUR RETURN TO OMAHA! Hope you were able to get to the Zoo....heard it is now the #2 in the Country! 

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www.facebook.com/jackieevancho/posts/10150351626836131

Julie Sanford‎toJackie Evancho
28 August 2011 · 
Saw Jackie last night in Omaha, Nebraska perform at the Holland Performing Arts Center. She was amazing!!! She sang 9 songs, and it was a complete sold out show well in advance. She brought the crowd to tears. Jackie you are amazing!!! Thanks for wowing Omaha last night!!!!! You were beautiful and gracious while keeping that special young lady innocent flair!!!! Thank you!!!!

[kari]

Top 15 performance at the Holland Center. Look who is mentioned along with Jackie. There are some big names in Classical Music.

The 15 Holland Center performances these World-Herald reviewers will never forget

Oct 11, 2015

The Holland Performing Arts Center has played host to many memorable performances. The World-Herald asked three writers who have reviewed 
concerts there during the past decade to reminisce about their favorites.

Read the full article here www.omaha.com/living/the-holland-center-performances-these-world-herald-reviewers-will-never/article_d1b2f658-69b7-55eb-8a6d-ab3c84b5aa3e.html?mode=jqm



”» Eleven-year-old soprano Jackie Evancho was only a year removed from her breakout second-place finish on “America’s Got Talent” when she performed with the Omaha Symphony in August 2011. The maturity and grace of the Pittsburgh girl’s voice and personality that night hinted at a national treasure in the making — and, so far, she’s staying on that course. ”

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Published Saturday August 27, 2011

REVIEW
Soprano, 11, sings beyond her years

By Todd von Kampen
Read the article here archive.is/y0S1e#selection-189.0-189.35
( www.omaha.com/article/20110508/living/705089951/ )

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issuu.com/omaha-world-herald/docs/www.omaha.com/137

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www.omaha.com/article/20110508/living/705089951/

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Tammey Frick
28 August 2011 ·

Gene and Jack K at the Jackie Evancho concert at the Holland in Omaha.



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These twitpics are maybe posted around August 25, 2011

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Thanks for refreshing this thread Kari!


I have contacted Tammy for permission to use her pic.