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Wednesday’s La Jolla SummerFest programming proved too eclectic to have a common theme, but the concert’s continuity came from the evening’s virtuoso performers.
Based on the title, audiences might think that Beautiful: The Carole King Musical will solely focus on the life of the famous singer-songwriter. In actuality, Moonlight Stage Productions wonderful staging is largely about the rivalry and friendship she shared with composer, Barry Mann, and lyricist, Cynthia Weil.
Pianist Conrad Tao’s ‘Rachmaninoff Songbook’ and a sampler of contrasting works by classical 20th-Century composers with California connections comprised Saturday’s La Jolla SummerFest program.
If Wednesday’s La Jolla SummerFest program titled ‘Notes on a Scandal’ failed to bolster the festival’s midweek attendance, the musicians amply rewarded the loyal patrons who showed up.
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