Spotlight : Mathis to sing with symphony

Nov 26, 2006

Author: Jim Kershner

Position: Staff writer

Source: Spokesman Review

Johnny Mathis, one of the top-selling recording artists of all time, has been booked to sing with the Spokane Symphony at the INB Performing Arts Center on Feb. 11.

This concert is what the symphony calls a "special," meaning it is in addition to the subscription series.

Mathis ranks at No. 8 on Billboard's all-time Top 40 album chart, with more than 30 titles. Most of his biggest hits were in the 1950s and 1960s ("Wonderful! Wonderful!," "What Will Mary Say," "Chances Are"), but he is also the rare artist who had a hit album on the charts nearly every year for three decades. His Christmas albums remain perennial sellers.


Tickets are $25, $40, $50 and $60 and will go on sale Tuesday to symphony subscribers only through the symphony's box office, (509) 624-1200.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Dec. 5 through all outlets, including TicketsWest (509-325-SEAT, 800-325-SEAT, www.ticketswest.com).