This is basically just going to be a rave post, but I wanted to write about Kristin's concert last night in Rochester, NY. It was really a wonderful night. I'd seen her in On The 20th Century, which was great, but seeing her in concert was completely different. She sounded wonderful and was so warm and funny on stage. She sang for almost two hours (no intermission) and her setlist was very similar to the one that junglered posted.
A couple of added moments: She brought out a "special guest," who turned out to be Analisa Learning, an Eastman School of Music graduate and currently standby for Kelli O'Hara in The King and I (Kristin mentioned that Analisa took one night off to be in Rochester.) Kristin and Analisa were together in 20th Century and formed a close friendship. They sang "For Good" together and it was lovely; Kristin kept choking up from emotion
Then Kristin left the stage and Analisa sang a beautiful rendition of "When Did I Fall in Love?" from "Fiorello!"
Towards the end of the concert, Kristin brought out eight current Eastman school students to sing with her. She spent time asking each one his/her name, major, and what they wanted to do after graduation. I can just imagine how exciting that was for them. They sang two songs: Upon this Rock and I Was Here. They sounded great, especially considering that she had gotten into town too late to rehearse with them!
We were sitting 'way up in the balcony, so we had a good view, but she did look tiny. I was kicking myself for forgetting my binoculars as it would have been fun to get a better look at her expressions. Still, that didn't detract from the overall wonderful experience. Oh, Mary Mitchell Campbell was her music director/accompanist - it was fun to see her again - I think the last time I saw her she was the music director for "Big Fish."
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Updated On: 10/10/15 at 10:38 AM