The Miracle Springs Hotel in Desert Hot Springs came alive to the sounds of music and the thrilling voice of the internationally renowned Soprano Bonnie Bowden last Sunday, July 24th. Well-known Cabaret producer Irwin Rubinsky brought one of his star attractions to audiences of the west valley with a show called “Classical Meets Broadway”. The show featured the beautiful singing voice of Bonnie Bowden who blended opera, Broadway classics and standards with songs from motion pictures into a wonderful afternoon of first-rate cabaret entertainment. Bonnie paid tribute to the music of such diverse composers as Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Puccini, Lloyd Weber, Sondheim, Schubert, and such singers as Barbra Streisand, Doris Day, and Andrea Bocelli, among others. Her repertoire included classic opera, Broadway show tunes from “Damn Yankees”, “A Little Night Music” and even a song from the Alfred Hitchcock movie “The Man Who Knew Too Much”, “Que Sera, Sera”. This song was performed as an interactive number where Bonnie moved through the audience soliciting singing participation from various audience members. Bowden’s show is a polished class act. Her singing style is smooth and confident and features a lovely lilting coloratura soprano. She sang in French, Italian, Latin and English to the delight of the more than one hundred guests who listened enraptured until the closing number and then erupted into a standing ovation, pleading for more.
Beautiful and gracious, entertainer Bonnie Bowden gladly attended a “meet and greet” moment with the audience members at a dessert and champagne gathering following her performance. It quickly became an autograph and picture-taking session for her old fans as well as new fans. It was a wonderful afternoon of top-rated talent performing in Desert Hot Springs, CA. Jack Lyons, Theatre/Film Critic http://desertlocalnews.com/archives/3683
Bonnie Bowden is exceptional. Her dynamics, style and concept are terrific. I especially enjoy her interpretation of “Indian Summer”. Many vocalists can't help but get strident as they reach for the notes. She keeps a smooth and in control style that is perfect for that tune and that arrangement. I was surprised at her “playing first trumpet” with the band on “I Gotta Right To Sing the Blues” and “I Hadn’t Anyone Til You”...A great touch. Bonnie is a true winner! Sammy Nestico, Composer/Arranger www.sammynesticomusic.com
"Music of the Night": Wonderful, Bonnie is pure class...a versatile angel of song. Dvorak/Mills: Such a sensitive yet powerful artist...Miss Bowden is breathtaking! "I love Being Here With You!": A-plus swingin'...we love being here with Bonnie! Robert-Allan Arno, Biographer, The 5th Dimension, The Soul of The Voice Ltd., Voice-Actions NYC
In the rarefied realm of performing artists, one generally finds a niche where one's strength lies and explores options within that range. But for the lyric coloratura, that range is far and wide. As the performer who adds "color" and interpretive depth to a piece, the vocal acrobatics demanded are limited to her ability to capture the nuances and harmonic variances which most enhance the composition. The natural artist, one whose vocal range is a natural gift rather than a trained commodity, is a rare gem among gems. Her high notes float naturally as if pulled from the air itself. Her low notes are rich and soulful. Her name, in the Conejo Valley, is Bonnie Bowden. Elaine Yamasaki, Westlake Magazine www.westlakemagazine.com
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