The music of Prince as you've never heard it before!
The music of Prince as you've never heard it before!
Why see 4U: A Symphonic Celebration of Prince?
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The timeless music of Prince is reborn with this brand new touring spectacular. This estate-approved concert series will feature a full symphonic orchestra teaming up with a live band and vocalists to celebrate the singer's legacy, performing songs from one of music's greatest discographies.
Roots member and Prince super-fan Questlove has curated the setlist and helped with the arrangements. He's promised a mix of hits and deeper cuts, so both rabid and casual fans of the Purple One can appreciate the show. Expect to hear favorites including 'Purple Reign', 'Kiss', ' Raspberry Beret', '1999' and many, many more.
Key Information
Dates
Finished May 12, 2019
Reviews
Customer reviews
10 reviews, average rating: (3.8 Stars)
CONNIE QUALLS
PRINCE SYMPHONY CONCERT IN CHICAGO
THE SHOW WAS GREAT. THE MUSICIAN WERE OUTSTANDING. I REALLY ENJOYED
MYSELF. IT JUST SHOWED HIS MUSIC WILL NEVER DIE. IT WAS NICE TO SEE PEOPLE
FROM ALL AGE GROUPS THERE. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE ORCHESTRA ANOTHER TIME. ... Read more
Lisa Puto
Prince4U
I am writing this review as I was unsure to attend. I need reviews online to really gave
me insight. SO! I give it a 5 for sure! If you are on the edge- go! The musicians were
excellent! Any true Prince “Love†that has been to Prince’s concerts would say it was
amazing and at the same time would be slightly unfair & judge too. The
acoustics/microphone strained to magnify the musician’s unbelievable talent the
way Prince did. When the concert started I became teary eyed and chuckled at
myself as I realized I started comparing it to Prince's concerts & sound. I imagined
Prince at rehearsal saying "No no no ~we need to fix this sound a bit before we go
on the road.†It is not easy to play for Prince! I was in the 6th row in a very intimate
setting & I could not see the sax, trumpets, French horns, key board, drummer. I was
hoping they would be up on the screen a bit -but then I stopped myself & thought
~ok- maybe they are being discreet & Prince loved to show his musicians off – so
there I went again & had to stop myself. If you purchase an upper mezzanine front
row seat you will see all of the musicians perfectly- I highly recommend that. To
answer the negative comments/reviews about the Purple Rain ending with bad
pictures/video. I think the Prince estate blurred it on purpose – not sure why. (Note
to Questlove -Stevie Nicks did an amazing Prince Tribute hologram pictures at her
concert, maybe the Estate will approve using it). I am sure Questlove did not have
much say on what the estate gave him. I loved the ending! I was too busy paying
attention to the musicians and music. Thank you for your music selection Questlove-
on point! I absolutely loved the choice of music.
This was the first time I have been able to bring myself to attend anything since
Prince passed April 21, 2016. I did not want a tribute, copycat, half of him or
something not up to “Parâ€- I was afraid I would “ugly cry “the whole time or leave inâ€
deep disappointmentâ€. I did not! The instrumentalists were heart felt and they
wanted us to celebrate Prince & not be sad for our deep deep loss. We all know
Prince was not done yet and he had amazing things to do, give and create for us. I
felt he was there with us shaking his head and I know I was having a beautiful time! I
felt deeply connected to the artists on the stage by the end of the show. I even wore
my 1998 lilac purple gown with silk velour flower overlay and purple silk shoes. My
son had a classic purple shirt on. 😊 I can tell you my 17-year-old son was my date
and he loved it. I just a little 14-year-old girl who already loved†Little Red Corvetteâ€
& “I Wanna Be Your Lover†when “When Doves Cry “came out 34 years ago. Right
then I made the real connection to who he was & that was it for me! Will never be
anyone else like Prince! No other! Thank you to each & every one of the musicians &
Questlove who gave me this night. I really hope you are having a beautiful time!
Thank you for your Lovely gift.
... Read more
J Redd
Longtime Fan
I enjoyed the music and the band was fabulous. I was hoping for songs from musicology. Maybe next time. I believe Prince was smiling down from heaven. ... Read more
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