Los Angeles Philharmonic Association

Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Presents KCRW’s World Festival

ruzik_tuzik — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:53:03 -0500

The 10th anniversary season of KCRW’s World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl kicks-off on Sunday, June 22, at 7pm, with Thievery Corporation, Bebel Gilberto, Los Amigos Invisibles and Federico Aubele. Thievery Corporation performs with a full live band, and Seu Jorge makes a special guest appearance. KCRW DJ Jason Bentley hosts.

Liza Minnelli Introduced At Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame

ruzik_tuzik — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:39:59 -0500

Legendary film and stage singer and actress Liza Minnelli adds another honor to her already impressive list of accolades when she is inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame during the 2008 Hollywood Bowl Opening Night Concert, Friday, June 20, at 8:30 p.m. The ninth annual ceremony features performances by Ms. Minnelli as well as by fellow inductee and renowned flutist Sir James Galway.

Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Honored Liza Minnelli, Sir James Galway, B.B. King

ruzik_tuzik — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:36:01 -0500

Summer officially kicks off with a nonstop evening of singing, dancing and celebrating at Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl 2008, Friday, June 20, at 8:30 p.m. The high-energy benefit concert showcases the Ninth Annual Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame induction ceremony presenting performances from legendary music honorees Liza Minnelli, Sir James Galway and B.B. King.

Asha Bhosle Debuts At Los Angeles

ruzik_tuzik — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:03:14 -0500

Bollywood star Asha Bhosle debuts at Walt Disney Concert Hall Sunday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m., for a one-night-only performance that covers the legacy of a passionate, prolific, and versatile singer. Amit Kumar joins Bhosle to help honor her musical journey with songs from her latest release: 75 Years of Asha: A Musical Journey.

Stephane Deneve To Lead LA Orchestra

ruzik_tuzik — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 23:19:12 -0600

Stephane Deneve, recognized internationally as a conductor of the highest caliber, leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic in three performances at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Thursday and Saturday, March 6 and 8, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, March 9, at 2 p.m.

Eva Ayllon Debuts At Walt Disney Concert Hall

ruzik_tuzik — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 23:15:55 -0600

Eva Ayllon, one of Peru's foremost Afro-Peruvian musicians, debuts at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Friday, March 7, at 8 p.m. With a recording career that spans over 30 years and 20 albums, Ayllon is one of the leading interpreters of Peru's musica criolla, and is deservedly known as the Queen of Lando. This performance is part of the Los Angeles Philharmonic's 2007/2008 World Music series.

Lang Lang Plays Recital With LA Orchestra

ruzik_tuzik — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:41:32 -0600

Superstar Chinese pianist Lang Lang returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall to treat audiences to his unique presentation and flair, Tuesday, March 4, at 8 p.m. The evening’s program includes Mozart’s Piano Sonata No. 13 in B-flat major, K. 333, Schumann’s Fantasie in C major, Op. 17, Los Requiebros from Granados Goyescas and two pieces by Liszt – Isolde’s Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde and Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6 in D-flat major, S.244/6.

LA Orchestra Performs Toyota Symphonies For Youth

ruzik_tuzik — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:54:21 -0600

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association’s 2007/2008 Toyota Symphonies for Youth (TSFY) concert series at Walt Disney Concert Hall continues on Saturday, March 1, at 11 a.m., with Nathaniel Stookey’s The Composer is Dead, an orchestral whodunit that leaves no instrument unturned. The program repeats on Saturday, March 8, at 11 a.m.

LA Orchestra Celebrates Ella Fitzgerald’s Birthday

ruzik_tuzik — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:41:02 -0600

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association’s 2007/2008 Jazz Series continues on Sunday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. with A Tribute to Ella, an evening that celebrates Ella Fitzgerald’s 90th birthday year. Special guest vocalists Ann Hampton Callaway, T.C. Carson, Ledisi, Mark Murphy, Janis Siegel and music director Patrice Rushen join a swingin’ big band for a special program dedicated to the First Lady of Song.

LA Orchestra, Grizzly Bear Perform Co-Headlining Concert

ruzik_tuzik — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 23:18:30 -0600

Brooklyn-based indie rock band Grizzly Bear debuts at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Saturday, March 1, at 9 p.m. The Los Angeles Philharmonic and Grizzly Bear perform for this co-headlining concert that pairs orchestral and experimental-rock repertoire for a cohesive program that aims to break boundaries between genres and generations. The orchestra does not perform together with Grizzly Bear.

LA Philharmonic Presents World Music Series

ruzik_tuzik — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:56:06 -0600

Ireland’s premier musical ambassadors, The Chieftains, make their debut appearance at Walt Disney Concert Hall to kick off the 2007/2008 World Music series on Thursday, February 21, at 8 p.m.

LA Philharmonic Performs Beethoven

ruzik_tuzik — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:53:17 -0600

Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic perform in a Chamber Music Society concert on Tuesday, February 12, at 8 p.m., in a program that includes Beethoven’s Piano Trio No. 1 in E-flat major and Ravel’s String Quartet.