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2011/2012 Season Schedule

Day/Date Time/Venue Event/Series Artists/Program
SEPTEMBER, 2011
Tuesday,
September 27
7:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Rhapsody in Blue: 2011/12 Opening Night Concert
Opening Night Gala
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Herbie Hancockpiano

Gershwin: Cuban Overture
Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
Gershwin: An American in Paris

Thursday,
September 29
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Ravi Shankar
Special Performances
 

Ravi Shankar
Tanmoy Bosetabla
Samir Chatterjeepercussion
Ravichandra Kulurflute
Parmal Sadaphalsitar

Friday,
September 30
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Dudamel Conducts Berlioz
Friday Evening 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor

Adams: Tromba lontana
Benzecry: Rituales Amerindios (US premiere)
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique

OCTOBER, 2011
Saturday,
October 1
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Dudamel Conducts Berlioz
Saturday Evening 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor

Adams: Tromba lontana
Benzecry: Rituales Amerindios (US premiere)
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique

Sunday,
October 2
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Dudamel Conducts Berlioz
Sunday 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor

Adams: Tromba lontana
Benzecry: Rituales Amerindios (US premiere)
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique

Tuesday,
October 4
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Green Umbrella
Green Umbrella
 

LA Phil New Music Group
Otto Tauskconductor
Carrie Dennisviola

Di Castri: La forma dello spazio
Feldman: Viola in My Life Nos. 1 and 2
Takemitsu: Rain Coming
Haas: chants oubliés (LAPA commission, US Premiere)

Thursday,
October 6
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Dudamel conducts Mendelssohn
Thursday 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Janine Jansenviolin

Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3, "Scottish"

Friday,
October 7
11:00AM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Dudamel conducts Mendelssohn
Friday Midday
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Janine Jansenviolin

Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3, "Scottish"

Saturday,
October 8
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Dudamel conducts Mendelssohn
Saturday Evening 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Janine Jansenviolin

Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3, "Scottish"

Sunday,
October 9
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Dudamel conducts Mendelssohn
Sunday 3
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Janine Jansenviolin

Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3, "Scottish"

2:00PM
LA Phil LIVE
LA Phil LIVE: Dudamel Conducts Mendelssohn
LA Phil LIVE
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor/host
Janine Jansenviolin

Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3, "Scottish"

Tuesday,
October 11
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
The English Concert
Baroque Variations
 

The English Concert
Harry Bicketconductor/harpsichord
Andreas Schollcountertenor

Biber: Sonata No. 6
Purcell: Three Airs
Purcell: Scenes from King Arthur
Muffat: Passacaglia from Sonata V
Purcell: Scenes from The Fairy Queen

Thursday,
October 13
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Dudamel conducts Ravel and Tchaikovsky
Thursday 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor

Vivier: Orion
Ravel: Daphnis and Chloe, Suite No. 2
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5

Friday,
October 14
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Dudamel conducts Ravel and Tchaikovsky
Casual Fridays 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor

Ravel: Daphnis and Chloe, Suite No. 2
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5

Saturday,
October 15
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Dudamel conducts Ravel and Tchaikovsky
Saturday Evening 3
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor

Vivier: Orion
Ravel: Daphnis and Chloe, Suite No. 2
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5

Sunday,
October 16
7:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Los Angeles Master Chorale: Lux Aeterna
Music Center Campus Events
 
 
Tuesday,
October 18
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Chamber Music with Johannes Moser
Chamber Music Society 2
 

Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic
Johannes Mosercello

Françaix: Octet
Schubert: Octet

Thursday,
October 20
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Dudamel and Moser
Thursday 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Johannes Moserelectric cello

Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine
Chapela: MAGNETAR, Concerto for Electric Cello (world premiere; LA Phil commission)
Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5

Friday,
October 21
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Dudamel and Moser
Friday Evening 3
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Johannes Moserelectric cello

Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine
Chapela: MAGNETAR, Concerto for Electric Cello (world premiere; LA Phil commission)
Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5

Saturday,
October 22
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Sing the Truth! with Angélique Kidjo, Dianne Reeves, Lizz Wright
Jazz
 

Angélique Kidjo
Dianne Reeves
Lizz Wright

Sunday,
October 23
7:30PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Jane Krakowski
Songbook Series
 

Jane Krakowski

Wednesday,
October 26
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Goran Bregovic and his Wedding and Funeral Orchestra
World Music
 

Goran Bregovic and his Wedding and Funeral Orchestra

Friday,
October 28
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Dudamel and Goode
Casual Fridays 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Richard Goodepiano

Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20
Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra

Saturday,
October 29
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Dudamel and Goode
Saturday Evening 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Richard Goodepiano

Kurtág: Grabstein für Stephan
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20
Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra

Sunday,
October 30
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Dudamel and Goode
Sunday 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Richard Goodepiano

Kurtág: Grabstein für Stephan
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20
Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra

7:30PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Halloween Silent Film: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Halloween Silent Film with Live Organ
 

Clark Wilsonorgan

NOVEMBER, 2011
Tuesday,
November 1
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Hilary Hahn in Recital
Colburn Celebrity Series 1
 

Hilary Hahnviolin
Valentina Lisitsapiano

Bach: Sonata No. 1 in G minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1001
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 2 in A
Brahms: Sonatensatz in C minor, WoO 2
Various: 13 selections from In 27 Pieces: the Hilary Hahn Encores

Friday,
November 4
11:00AM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Conlon conducts Prokofiev and Dvorák
Friday Midday
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
James Conlonconductor
Yuja Wangpiano

Britten: Sinfonia da Requiem
Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3
Dvorák: Symphony No. 7

Saturday,
November 5
11:00AM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
TSFY: Mendelssohn’s Mystical Landscapes
Toyota Symphonies for Youth
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Mihaela Cesa-Gojeconductor
Cody Hendersonwriter
Robin Larsendirector
Matt Baueractor (Felix Mendelssohn)
Dana Greenactor (Fanny Mendelssohn)
Dave Champagneensemble/bagpiper
Ryan Sandbergdancer
Adele Heather Taylordancer

8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Conlon conducts Prokofiev and Dvorák
Saturday Evening 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
James Conlonconductor
Yuja Wangpiano

Britten: Sinfonia da Requiem
Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3
Dvorák: Symphony No. 7

Sunday,
November 6
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Conlon conducts Prokofiev and Dvorák
Sunday 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
James Conlonconductor
Yuja Wangpiano

Britten: Sinfonia da Requiem
Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3
Dvorák: Symphony No. 7

7:30PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Lang Lang in Recital
Colburn Celebrity Series 2
 

Lang Langpiano

Bach: Partita No. 1 in B-flat, BWV 825
Schubert: Sonata in B-flat, D. 960
Chopin: 12 Etudes, Op. 25

Tuesday,
November 8
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Chamber Music
Chamber Music Society 1
 

Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic

Françaix: Quartet for English Horn, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Poulenc: Sextet
Debussy: String Quartet

Friday,
November 11
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Bychkov and the Labèques
Friday Evening 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Semyon Bychkovconductor
Katia & Marielle Labèquepianos

Ravel: Rapsodie espagnole (for two solo pianos)
Dubugnon: Concerto for two pianos and double orchestra "Battlefield", Op.54 (world premiere; LA Phil commission)
Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances

Saturday,
November 12
11:00AM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
TSFY: Mendelssohn’s Mystical Landscapes
Toyota Symphonies for Youth
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Mihaela Cesa-Gojeconductor
Cody Hendersonwriter
Robin Larsendirector
Matt Baueractor (Felix Mendelssohn)
Dana Greenactor (Fanny Mendelssohn)
Dave Champagneensemble/bagpiper
Ryan Sandbergdancer
Adele Heather Taylordancer

8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Bychkov and the Labèques
Saturday Evening 3
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Semyon Bychkovconductor
Katia & Marielle Labèquepianos

Ravel: Rapsodie espagnole (for two solo pianos)
Dubugnon: Concerto for two pianos and double orchestra "Battlefield", Op.54 (world premiere; LA Phil commission)
Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances

Sunday,
November 13
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Bychkov and the Labèques
Sunday 3
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Semyon Bychkovconductor
Katia & Marielle Labèquepianos

Ravel: Rapsodie espagnole (for two solo pianos)
Dubugnon: Concerto for two pianos and double orchestra "Battlefield", Op.54 (world premiere; LA Phil commission)
Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances

7:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Los Angeles Master Chorale: the little match girl passion
Music Center Campus Events
 
 
Thursday,
November 17
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Handel's Water Music
Thursday 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Emmanuelle Haïmconductor
Sonya Yonchevasoprano

Handel: Concerto Grosso in G, Op. 6 No. 1
Handel: Water Music Suite No. 3 in G
Handel: Water Music Suite No. 1 in F
Handel: Il delirio amoroso

Saturday,
November 19
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Handel's Water Music
Saturday Matinee
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Emmanuelle Haïmconductor
Sonya Yonchevasoprano

Handel: Concerto Grosso in G, Op. 6 No. 1
Handel: Water Music Suite No. 3 in G
Handel: Water Music Suite No. 1 in F
Handel: Il delirio amoroso

Sunday,
November 20
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Handel's Water Music
Sunday 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Emmanuelle Haïmconductor
Sonya Yonchevasoprano

Handel: Concerto Grosso in G, Op. 6 No. 1
Handel: Water Music Suite No. 3 in G
Handel: Water Music Suite No. 1 in F
Handel: Il delirio amoroso

7:30PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Organ Recital: László Fassang
Organ Recital Series
 

László Fassangorgan

Bach: Toccata and Fugue in F major, BWV 540
Schumann: from 6 fugues on B-A-C-H op. 60: no. 2 – Lebhaft, no. 3 – Mit sanften Stimmen, no. 4. – Mässig, doch nicht zu langsam, no. 5. - Lebhaft
Reger: Fantasy and Fugue on B-A-C-H Op. 46
Liszt: Fantasy and Fugue on “Ad nos, ad salutarem undam”
Fassang: Improvisation on Bach and Liszt themes

Monday,
November 21
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
See a Little Light: A Celebration of the Music and Legacy of Bob Mould
Special Performances
 

Bob Mould
Dave Grohlspecial guest
Britt Danielspecial guest
Ryan Adamsspecial guest
No Agespecial guest
Craig Finn and Tad Kublerspecial guest
Margaret Chospecial guest
Grant-Lee Phillipsspecial guest
Matt Pinfieldhost

Tuesday,
November 22
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Preservation Hall Jazz Band & Trey McIntyre Project
Jazz
 

Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Trey McIntyre Project

Friday,
November 25
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Salonen conducts Beethoven and Hillborg
Friday Evening 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Esa-Pekka Salonenconductor
Emanuel Axpiano
Hila Plitmannsoprano
Anne Sofie von Ottermezzo-soprano
Los Angeles Master ChoraleGrant Gershon, music director

Beethoven: Leonore Overture No. 2
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2
Hillborg: Sirens (world premiere, LA Phil commission)

Saturday,
November 26
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Salonen conducts Beethoven and Hillborg
Saturday Evening 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Esa-Pekka Salonenconductor
Emanuel Axpiano
Hila Plitmannsoprano
Anne Sofie von Ottermezzo-soprano
Los Angeles Master ChoraleGrant Gershon, music director

Beethoven: Leonore Overture No. 2
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2
Hillborg: Sirens (world premiere, LA Phil commission)

Sunday,
November 27
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Salonen conducts Beethoven and Hillborg
Sunday 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Esa-Pekka Salonenconductor
Emanuel Axpiano
Hila Plitmannsoprano
Anne Sofie von Ottermezzo-soprano
Los Angeles Master ChoraleGrant Gershon, music director

Beethoven: Leonore Overture No. 2
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2
Hillborg: Sirens (world premiere, LA Phil commission)

DECEMBER, 2011
Friday,
December 2
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Salonen conducts Shostakovich's Orango
Friday Evening 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Esa-Pekka Salonenconductor
Peter Sellarsdirector
Ben Zamoralighting designer
Ryan McKinnyVeselchak, bass-baritone
Jordan BischVoice from the Crowd/Bass, bass
Michael FabianoZoologist, tenor
Eugene BrancoveanuOrango, baritone
Yulia Van DorenSusanna, soprano
Timur BekbosunovPaul Mash, tenor
From the chorus:
Adriana Manfredi
Abdiel Gonzales
Daniel Chaney
Todd Strange
Los Angeles Master ChoraleGrant Gershon, music director

Shostakovich: Orango (world premiere) (orchestration by Gerard McBurney)
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 4

Saturday,
December 3
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Los Angeles Master Chorale: Holiday Wonders: Festival of Carols
Music Center Campus Events
 
 
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Salonen conducts Shostakovich's Orango
Saturday Evening 3
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Esa-Pekka Salonenconductor
Peter Sellarsdirector
Ben Zamoralighting designer
Ryan McKinnyVeselchak, bass-baritone
Jordan BischVoice from the Crowd/Bass, bass
Michael FabianoZoologist, tenor
Eugene BrancoveanuOrango, baritone
Yulia Van DorenSusanna, soprano
Timur BekbosunovPaul Mash, tenor
From the chorus:
Adriana Manfredi
Abdiel Gonzales
Daniel Chaney
Todd Strange
Los Angeles Master ChoraleGrant Gershon, music director

Shostakovich: Orango (world premiere) (orchestration by Gerard McBurney)
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 4

Sunday,
December 4
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Salonen conducts Shostakovich's Orango
Sunday 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Esa-Pekka Salonenconductor
Peter Sellarsdirector
Ben Zamoralighting designer
Ryan McKinnyVeselchak, bass-baritone
Jordan BischVoice from the Crowd/Bass, bass
Michael FabianoZoologist, tenor
Eugene BrancoveanuOrango, baritone
Yulia Van DorenSusanna, soprano
Timur BekbosunovPaul Mash, tenor
From the chorus:
Adriana Manfredi
Abdiel Gonzales
Daniel Chaney
Todd Strange
Los Angeles Master ChoraleGrant Gershon, music director

Shostakovich: Orango (world premiere) (orchestration by Gerard McBurney)
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 4

Tuesday,
December 6
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Chamber Music
Chamber Music Society 2
 

Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic

Prokofiev: Sonata for Two Violins, Op. 56.
Dohnányi: Serenade for String Trio, Op. 10
Weber: Trio for Flute, Cello, and Piano

Thursday,
December 8
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
PACIFIC STANDARD TIME: The Hollywood Sound
Thursday 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Thomas Wilkinsconductor
Zuill Baileycello

Korngold: Kings Row Fanfare
Korngold: Cello Concerto in C, Op. 37 from Deception
Friedhofer: Best Years of Our Lives Suite
North: A Streetcar Named Desire Suite
Herrmann: North by Northwest Overture
Bernstein: To Kill a Mockingbird Suite
Mancini: Charade
Goldsmith: Planet of the Apes: The Hunt
Goldsmith: Chinatown Suite
Williams: Close Encounters of the Third Kind Suite

Friday,
December 9
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
PACIFIC STANDARD TIME: The Hollywood Sound
Casual Fridays 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Thomas Wilkinsconductor
Zuill Baileycello

Korngold: Kings Row Fanfare
Korngold: Cello Concerto in C, Op. 37 from Deception
Friedhofer: Best Years of Our Lives Suite
North: A Streetcar Named Desire Suite
Herrmann: North by Northwest Overture
Mancini: Charade
Goldsmith: Planet of the Apes: The Hunt
Williams: Close Encounters of the Third Kind Suite

Saturday,
December 10
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Los Angeles Master Chorale: Holiday Wonders: Festival of Carols
Music Center Campus Events
 
 
7:30PM
Wilshire United Methodist Church
Free Neighborhood Concert: Wilshire United Methodist Church
Free Events
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Courtney Lewisconductor

Dvorák: Carnival Overture
Dvorák: Symphony No. 7

8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Visiting Orchestras
 

Boston Symphony Orchestra
Ludovic Morlotconductor
Gil Shahamviolin

Brahms: Violin Concerto
Harbison: Symphony No. 4
Ravel: Daphnis and Chloe, Suite No. 2

Sunday,
December 11
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
PACIFIC STANDARD TIME: The Hollywood Sound
Sunday 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Thomas Wilkinsconductor
Zuill Baileycello

Korngold: Kings Row Fanfare
Korngold: Cello Concerto in C, Op. 37 from Deception
Friedhofer: Best Years of Our Lives Suite
North: A Streetcar Named Desire Suite
Herrmann: North by Northwest Overture
Bernstein: To Kill a Mockingbird Suite
Mancini: Charade
Goldsmith: Planet of the Apes: The Hunt
Goldsmith: Chinatown Suite
Williams: Close Encounters of the Third Kind Suite

7:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Los Angeles Master Chorale: Rejoice! A Classical Christmas
Music Center Campus Events
 
 
Monday,
December 12
7:30PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Los Angeles Master Chorale: Messiah Sing-Along
Music Center Campus Events
 
 
Tuesday,
December 13
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Handel's Messiah
Baroque Variations
 

Philharmonia Baroque
Nicholas McGeganconductor
Dominique Labellesoprano
Daniel Tayloralto
Thomas Cooleytenor
Nathaniel Watsonbaritone
Philharmonia ChoraleBruce Lamott, director

Handel: Messiah

Wednesday,
December 14
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Handel's Messiah
Deck the Hall - Holiday Concerts
 

Philharmonia Baroque
Nicholas McGeganconductor
Dominique Labellesoprano
Daniel Tayloralto
Thomas Cooleytenor
Nathaniel Watsonbaritone
Philharmonia ChoraleBruce Lamott, director

Handel: Messiah

Thursday,
December 15
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
A Chanticleer Christmas
Deck the Hall - Holiday Concerts
 

Chanticleer

Friday,
December 16
11:00AM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Labadie conducts Mozart
Friday Midday
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Bernard Labadieconductor
Benedetto Lupopiano

Mozart: Chaconne from Idomeneo ballet music
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 27, K. 595
Mozart: Symphony No. 41, "Jupiter"

8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Holiday Organ Spectacular
Deck the Hall - Holiday Concerts
 

David Higgsorgan
Shana Blake Hillsoprano

Saturday,
December 17
11:30AM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Holiday Sing-Along
Deck the Hall - Holiday Concerts
 

David Pratherhost
Angeles Chorale
John Suttonconductor

2:30PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Holiday Sing-Along
Deck the Hall - Holiday Concerts
 

David Pratherhost
Angeles Chorale
John Suttonconductor

8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Labadie conducts Mozart
Saturday Evening 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Bernard Labadieconductor
Benedetto Lupopiano

Mozart: Chaconne from Idomeneo ballet music
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 27, K. 595
Mozart: Symphony No. 41, "Jupiter"

Sunday,
December 18
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Labadie conducts Mozart
Sunday 3
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Bernard Labadieconductor
Benedetto Lupopiano

Mozart: Chaconne from Idomeneo ballet music
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 27, K. 595
Mozart: Symphony No. 41, "Jupiter"

7:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Los Angeles Master Chorale: Handel: Messiah
Music Center Campus Events
 
 
Monday,
December 19
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
The Klezmatics
Deck the Hall - Holiday Concerts
 

The Klezmatics

Tuesday,
December 20
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
A Swingin’ Christmas with John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey
Deck the Hall - Holiday Concerts
 
Saturday,
December 31
7:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
New Year's Eve with Pink Martini
Deck the Hall - Holiday Concerts
 

Pink Martini
Ari Shapirospecial guest

10:30PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
New Year's Eve with Pink Martini
Deck the Hall - Holiday Concerts
 

Pink Martini
Ari Shapirospecial guest

JANUARY, 2012
Thursday,
January 5
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Thibaudet plays Liszt
Thursday 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Miguel Harth-Bedoyaconductor
Jean-Yves Thibaudetpiano

Dvorák: Hussite Overture
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2
Saint-Saëns: Symphony No. 3, "Organ"

Friday,
January 6
11:00AM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Thibaudet plays Liszt
Friday Midday
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Miguel Harth-Bedoyaconductor
Jean-Yves Thibaudetpiano

Dvorák: Hussite Overture
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2
Saint-Saëns: Symphony No. 3, "Organ"

Saturday,
January 7
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Thibaudet plays Liszt
Saturday Evening 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Miguel Harth-Bedoyaconductor
Jean-Yves Thibaudetpiano

Dvorák: Hussite Overture
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2
Saint-Saëns: Symphony No. 3, "Organ"

Sunday,
January 8
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Thibaudet plays Liszt
Sunday 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Miguel Harth-Bedoyaconductor
Jean-Yves Thibaudetpiano

Dvorák: Hussite Overture
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2
Saint-Saëns: Symphony No. 3, "Organ"

Friday,
January 13
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
THE MAHLER PROJECT: Mahler 4
Friday Evening 3
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Thomas Hampsonbaritone
Miah Perssonsoprano

Mahler: Songs of a Wayfarer
Mahler: Symphony No. 4

Saturday,
January 14
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
THE MAHLER PROJECT: Mahler 4
Saturday Evening 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Thomas Hampsonbaritone
Miah Perssonsoprano

Mahler: Songs of a Wayfarer
Mahler: Symphony No. 4

Sunday,
January 15
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
THE MAHLER PROJECT: Mahler 4
Sunday 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Thomas Hampsonbaritone
Miah Perssonsoprano

Mahler: Songs of a Wayfarer
Mahler: Symphony No. 4

Tuesday,
January 17
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Steve Reich • Bang on a Can All-Stars • red fish blue fish
Green Umbrella
 

Bang on a Can All-Stars
red fish blue fish
Steve Reichcomposer/performer
David Cossinpercussion

Reich: Clapping Music
Reich: Piano Phase/Video Phase
Reich: 2x5 (West Coast premiere)
Reich: Music for 18 Musicians

Thursday,
January 19
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
THE MAHLER PROJECT: Mahler 1
Thursday 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor

Mahler: Symphony No. 1
Mahler: Symphony No. 10, Adagio

Friday,
January 20
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
THE MAHLER PROJECT: Mahler 1
Casual Fridays 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor

Mahler: Symphony No. 1

Saturday,
January 21
11:00AM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
TSFY: “Mahler’s World” with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela
Toyota Symphonies for Youth
 

Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela
Debbie Devinedirector
Bryan Davidsonwriter
Paula Christensenactress
Brian Normoyleactor

8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
THE MAHLER PROJECT: Mahler 1
Saturday Evening 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor

Mahler: Symphony No. 1
Mahler: Symphony No. 10, Adagio

Sunday,
January 22
7:30PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
THE MAHLER PROJECT: Mahler 2
The Mahler Project
 

Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Miah Perssonsoprano
Christianne Stotijnmezzo-soprano
Los Angeles Master ChoraleGrant Gershon, music director

Mahler: Symphony No. 2 ("Resurrection")

Tuesday,
January 24
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
THE MAHLER PROJECT: Mahler 3
The Mahler Project
 

Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Christianne Stotijnmezzo-soprano
Women of the Los Angeles Master ChoraleGrant Gershon, music director
Los Angeles Children's ChorusAnne Tomlinson, artistic director

Mahler: Symphony No. 3

Wednesday,
January 25
7:00PM
Luckman Fine Arts Complex
Free Neighborhood Concert: Luckman Performing Arts Center at Cal State LA
Free Events
 

Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela Brass Ensemble
Thomas Clamorconductor

Morrison: Fanfare von Stift Melk
Verdi: Aida March
Bach: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stime, Choralvorspiel BWV 645
Mendelssohn: Denn er hat seinen Engein befohlen
Castro: Gran Fanfarria
Carrasco: Amalia Rosa (arr. Ruiz)
Abreu: Tico Tico
Castro: Walking Faster
Mendoza: Guerra de Secciones

8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Europa Galante
Baroque Variations
 

Europa Galante
Fabio Biondiviolin/director
Vivica Genauxmezzo-soprano

Vivaldi: Concerto in C for Strings, RV 116
Vivaldi: “Quell’usignuolo” from Farnace
Vivaldi: “Vorrei dirti il mio dolore” from Rosmira
Nardini: Violin Concerto in A, Op. 1, No. 1
Vivaldi: “Splender frà ’l cieco orror” from Tito Manlio
Vivaldi: “Alma oppressa” from La fida ninfa
Vivaldi: Concerto in A minor for Two Violins, Op. 3, No. 8, RV 522
Vivaldi: “E prigioniero e re” from Semiramide
Vivaldi: “Come in vano il mare irato” from Catone in Utica
Locatelli: Concerto Grosso in E-flat, Op. 7, No. 6, “Il Pianto d’Arianna”
Vivaldi: “Agitata da due venti” from Adelaide

Thursday,
January 26
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
THE MAHLER PROJECT: Mahler 5
The Mahler Project
 

Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela
Gustavo Dudamelconductor

Mahler: Symphony No. 5

Friday,
January 27
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
THE MAHLER PROJECT: Mahler 6
Friday Evening 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor

Mahler: Symphony No. 6

Saturday,
January 28
11:00AM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
TSFY: “Mahler’s World” with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela
Toyota Symphonies for Youth
 

Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela
Debbie Devinedirector
Bryan Davidsonwriter
Paula Christensenactress
Brian Normoyleactor

8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
THE MAHLER PROJECT: Mahler 6
Saturday Evening 3
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor

Mahler: Symphony No. 6

Sunday,
January 29
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
THE MAHLER PROJECT: Mahler 6
Sunday 3
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor

Mahler: Symphony No. 6

7:30PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Chamber Music with Members of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela
Chamber Music Society 1
 

Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic
Members of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela

Beethoven: Sextet, Op. 71
del Aguila: Salón Buenos Aires
Mendelssohn: Octet

Monday,
January 30
7:00PM
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
Free Neighborhood Concert: YOLA and Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
Free Events
 

Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela
YOLA
Joshua Dos Santosconductor
Bruce Kieslingconductor

Tuesday,
January 31
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
THE MAHLER PROJECT: Mahler 7
The Mahler Project
 

Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela
Gustavo Dudamelconductor

Mahler: Symphony No. 7

FEBRUARY, 2012
Thursday,
February 2
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
THE MAHLER PROJECT: Mahler 9
Thursday 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor

Mahler: Symphony No. 9

Friday,
February 3
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
THE MAHLER PROJECT: Mahler 9
Friday Evening 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor

Mahler: Symphony No. 9

Saturday,
February 4
8:00PM
Shrine Auditorium
THE MAHLER PROJECT: Mahler No. 8 "Symphony of a Thousand"
The Mahler Project
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Manuela Uhlsoprano
Julianna Di Giacomosoprano
Kiera Duffysoprano
Anna Larssonalto
Charlotte Hellekantalto
Burkhard Fritztenor
Brian Mulliganbaritone
Alexander Vinogradovbass
Grant Gershonchorus director
Los Angeles Master ChoraleGrant Gershon, music director
Los Angeles Children's ChorusAnne Tomlinson, artistic director
Angeles ChoraleJohn Sutton, artistic director and conductor
Pacific ChoraleJohn Alexander, artistic director
Gay Men’s Chorus of Los AngelesE. Jason Armstrong, artistic director
Angel City ChoraleSue Fink, artistic director
Choir of All Saints Church, PasadenaJames Walker, director of music
Chorus of the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los AngelesCharles Dickerson, music director and conductor
Los Angeles Chamber ChoirChung Uk Lee, music director
Los Robles Master ChoraleLesley Leighton, artistic director
Pasadena Pro MusicaStephen Grimm, director
Pasadena Master ChoraleJeffrey Bernstein, artistic director
Philippine Chamber Singers – Los AngelesAnthony Angelo Francisco, artistic director and conductor
Renaissance Arts Academy
Vox Femina Los AngelesIris S. Levine, artistic director
National Children’s ChorusLuke McEndarfer, artistic director

Mahler: Symphony No. 8, “Symphony of a Thousand”

Sunday,
February 5
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
THE MAHLER PROJECT: Mahler 9
Saturday Matinee
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor

Mahler: Symphony No. 9

Tuesday,
February 7
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Joshua Bell in Recital
Colburn Celebrity Series 2
 

Joshua Bellviolin
Sam Haywoodpiano

Mendelssohn: Violin Sonata in F Major
Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108
Ravel: Sonata for Violin and Piano
Ysaÿe: Violin Sonata in D Minor, Op. 27, No. 3, “Ballade”
Gershwin: Three Preludes

Wednesday,
February 8
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Leif Ove Andsnes in Recital
Colburn Celebrity Series 1
 

Leif Ove Andsnespiano

Haydn: Sonata in C minor, Hob. XVI:20
Bartók: Suite, Op. 14
Debussy: Images, Book 1
Chopin: Four Waltzes
Chopin: Ballade No. 3
Chopin: Nocturne, Op. 62, No. 1
Chopin: Ballade No. 1

Saturday,
February 11
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Judy Collins
Songbook Series
 

Judy Collins

Sunday,
February 12
7:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Los Angeles Master Chorale: Bruckner & Stravinsky
Music Center Campus Events
 
 
Thursday,
February 16
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Chucho Valdes & The Afro Cuban Messengers • Cubano Be Cubano Bop: Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band with Terence Blanchard
Jazz
 

Chucho Valdes & The Afro Cuban Messengers
Cubano Be Cubano Bop: Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band with Terence Blanchard

Friday,
February 17
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Ryan Adams
Special Performances
 

Ryan Adams

Saturday,
February 18
2:00PM
LA Phil LIVE
LA Phil LIVE: Dudamel Conducts Mahler
LA Phil LIVE
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela
Gustavo Dudamelconductor

8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Ryan Adams
Special Performances
 

Ryan Adams

Sunday,
February 19
7:30PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Organ Recital: Olivier Latry
Organ Recital Series
 

Olivier Latryorgan
Shin-Young Leeorgan

Heiller: Tanz Toccata
Alain: Three Dances
Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring for two organists (from the composer’s reduction for duo piano)

Thursday,
February 23
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Dutoit conducts Debussy and Prokofiev
Thursday 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Charles Dutoitconductor

Stravinsky: Symphonies of Wind Instruments
Debussy: La mer
Prokofiev: Suite from "Romeo and Juliet"

Friday,
February 24
11:00AM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Dutoit conducts Debussy and Prokofiev
Friday Midday
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Charles Dutoitconductor

Stravinsky: Symphonies of Wind Instruments
Debussy: La mer
Prokofiev: Suite from "Romeo and Juliet"

Saturday,
February 25
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Dutoit conducts Debussy and Prokofiev
Saturday Evening 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Charles Dutoitconductor

Stravinsky: Symphonies of Wind Instruments
Debussy: La mer
Prokofiev: Suite from "Romeo and Juliet"

Tuesday,
February 28
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Green Umbrella: de Leeuw conducts Andriessen
Green Umbrella
 

LA Phil New Music Group
Reinbert de Leeuwconductor
Monica Germinoviolin
Cristina Zavallonisoprano

Andriessen: Life (with film by Marijke van Warmerdam)
Andriessen: La Girò for violin and ensemble (U.S. premiere)
Andriessen: Anaïs Nin for singer, ensemble, and film (U.S. premiere)

MARCH, 2012
Friday,
March 2
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Heras-Casado conducts Strauss
Casual Fridays 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Pablo Heras-Casadoconductor
Martin Chalifourviolin

Matheson: Violin Concerto (West Coast premiere; LA Phil commission)
Strauss: Ein Heldenleben

Saturday,
March 3
11:00AM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
TSFY: Holst’s The Planets
Toyota Symphonies for Youth
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Joshua Dos Santosconductor
Leon Martellwriter
Barbara June Dodgedirector
Jon Monasterohost

2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Heras-Casado conducts Strauss
Saturday Matinee
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Pablo Heras-Casadoconductor
Martin Chalifourviolin

Beethoven: Egmont Overture
Matheson: Violin Concerto (West Coast premiere; LA Phil commission)
Strauss: Ein Heldenleben

Sunday,
March 4
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Heras-Casado conducts Strauss
Sunday 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Pablo Heras-Casadoconductor
Martin Chalifourviolin

Beethoven: Egmont Overture
Matheson: Violin Concerto (West Coast premiere; LA Phil commission)
Strauss: Ein Heldenleben

7:30PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Los Angeles Children’s Chorus and American Youth Symphony
Sounds About Town
 

Los Angeles Children's ChorusAnne Tomlinson, artistic director
American Youth Symphony
James Conlonconductor
Alexander Tregerconductor

Beam: Spirits
Britten: Fancie
Johnson: Where the Bee Sucks
Williams: Sigh no more, ladies; Orpheus with his Lute
Willcocks: The Glories of Shakespeare
Prokofiev: Suite from Romeo and Juliet
Bjarnason: The isle is full of noises (world premiere, LACC/AYS commission)

Tuesday,
March 6
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Chamber Music
Chamber Music Society 2
 

Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic

Beethoven: String Trio in G, Op. 9, No. 1
Calvert: Suite from the Monteregian Hills
Dvorák: Piano Trio, Op. 90, "Dumky"

Wednesday,
March 7
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Jeffrey Kahane and LACO: a 15th Anniversary Celebration
Colburn Celebrity Series 2
 

Jeffrey Kahanepiano
Margaret Batjerviolin
Andrew Shulmancello

Bach: French Suite No. 5 in G, BWV 816
Kahane: Django: Tiny Variations on a Big Dog
Chopin: Three Mazurkas: Op. 24 No 4 in b flat minor, Op. 56 No. 3 in c minor, Op. 50 No. 3 in c sharp minor
Chopin: Barcarolle in F-sharp major, Op. 60
Chopin: Polonaise-Fantasy in A flat major, Op. 61
Brahms: Piano Trio No. 1 in B, Op. 8

Saturday,
March 10
11:00AM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
TSFY: Holst’s The Planets
Toyota Symphonies for Youth
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Joshua Dos Santosconductor
Leon Martellwriter
Barbara June Dodgedirector
Jon Monasterohost

8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Trey Anastasio with the Los Angeles Philharmonic
Special Performances
 

Trey Anastasio
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Scott Dunnconductor

Sunday,
March 11
7:30PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Billy Childs Quartet and Kronos Quartet • Bill Frisell’s Beautiful Dreamers featuring Eyvind Kang & Rudy Royston
Jazz
 

Billy Childs Quartet
Kronos Quartet
Bill Frisell’s Beautiful Dreamers featuring Eyvind Kang & Rudy Royston

Tuesday,
March 13
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Willie Nelson and Family
Special Performances
 

Willie Nelson and Family
Lukas Nelsonspecial guest

Thursday,
March 15
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
PIATIGORSKY INTERNATIONAL CELLO FESTIVAL: Kirshbaum plays Dvorák
Thursday 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Neeme Järviconductor
Ralph Kirshbaumcello

Dvorák: Carnival Overture
Dvorák: Cello Concerto
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5

Friday,
March 16
7:30PM
California African American Museum
Free Neighborhood Concert: California African American Museum
Free Events
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Courtney Lewisconductor

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5

Saturday,
March 17
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
PIATIGORSKY INTERNATIONAL CELLO FESTIVAL: Maisky plays Shostakovich
Saturday Evening 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Neeme Järviconductor
Mischa Maiskycello

Dvorák: Carnival Overture
Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1
Tchaikovsky: Lensky’s aria from Eugene Onegin
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5

Sunday,
March 18
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
PIATIGORSKY INTERNATIONAL CELLO FESTIVAL: Weilerstein plays Tchaikovsky
Sunday 3
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Neeme Järviconductor
Alisa Weilersteincello

Dvorák: Carnival Overture
Tchaikovsky: Rococo Variations
Respighi: Adagio con Variazioni
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5

2:00PM
LA Phil LIVE
LA Phil LIVE: Dudamel and Herbie Hancock Celebrate Gershwin
LA Phil LIVE
 
 
7:30PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
PIATIGORSKY INTERNATIONAL CELLO FESTIVAL: Cello Recital
Colburn Celebrity Series 1
 

Steven Isserliscello
Ronald Leonardcello
Laurence Lessercello
Mischa Maiskycello
Jeffrey Solowcello
Raphael Wallfischcello
Nathaniel Rosencello
Rina Dokshitskypiano
Kevin Fitz-Geraldpiano
Connie Shihpiano
Courtney Lewisconductor

Moor: Prelude
Tortelier: Sonata Breve
Rachmaninoff: Vocalise
Rachmaninoff: Elegie in E minor, Op. 3 No. 1
Fauré: Cello Sonata No. 2
Adès: Lieux Retrouvés
Stravinsky: (arr. Piatigorsky) Suite Italienne
Bach: Air on the G String
Rouse: Rapturedux

Wednesday,
March 21
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Zakir Hussain’s Masters of Percussion
World Music
 

Zakir Hussain’s Masters of Percussion

Thursday,
March 22
7:30PM
Culver City City Hall
Mike Balkman Council Chambers
Free Neighborhood Chamber Concert: City of Culver City Council Chambers
Free Events
 

Robert Vijay Guptaviolin
Jin-Shan Daiviolin
Ben Ulleryviola
Jonathan Karolycello

Friday,
March 23
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Vänskä conducts Sibelius
Casual Fridays 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Osmo Vänskäconductor
Martin Fröstclarinet (except Friday)

Strauss: Rosenkavalier Suite
Sibelius: Symphony No. 6

Saturday,
March 24
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Vänskä conducts Sibelius
Saturday Evening 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Osmo Vänskäconductor
Martin Fröstclarinet (except Friday)

Strauss: Rosenkavalier Suite
Aho: Clarinet Concerto
Sibelius: Symphony No. 6

Sunday,
March 25
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Vänskä conducts Sibelius
Sunday 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Osmo Vänskäconductor
Martin Fröstclarinet (except Friday)

Strauss: Rosenkavalier Suite
Aho: Clarinet Concerto
Sibelius: Symphony No. 6

7:30PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Organ Recital: Isabelle Demers
Organ Recital Series
 

Isabelle Demersorgan

Bach: Prelude and Fugue in E-flat major, BWV 552 ("St. Anne")
Widor: Andante Sostenuto from Symphonie Gothique, Op. 70
Martin: Prelude and Fugue in E Major
Wagner: Prelude to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (transcr. Demers)
Prokofiev: Excerpts from Romeo and Juliet (trans. Demers)
Laurin: Toccata, from Symphony No. 1, Op. 36

Tuesday,
March 27
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Keith Jarrett: An Evening of Solo Piano Improvisations
Special Performances
 

Keith Jarrett

Friday,
March 30
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Watts plays Grieg
Friday Evening 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
James Gaffiganconductor
André Wattspiano

Respighi: Trittico botticelliano (Three Botticelli Pictures or Botticelli Triptych)
Bartók: Miraculous Mandarin Suite
Grieg: Piano Concerto

Saturday,
March 31
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Watts plays Grieg
Saturday Matinee
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
James Gaffiganconductor
André Wattspiano

Respighi: Trittico botticelliano (Three Botticelli Pictures or Botticelli Triptych)
Bartók: Miraculous Mandarin Suite
Grieg: Piano Concerto

8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Los Angeles Master Chorale: Bach: St. John Passion
Music Center Campus Events
 
 
APRIL, 2012
Sunday,
April 1
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Watts plays Grieg
Sunday 3
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
James Gaffiganconductor
André Wattspiano

Respighi: Trittico botticelliano (Three Botticelli Pictures or Botticelli Triptych)
Bartók: Miraculous Mandarin Suite
Grieg: Piano Concerto

7:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Los Angeles Master Chorale: Bach: St. John Passion
Music Center Campus Events
 
 
Tuesday,
April 3
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Chamber Music
Chamber Music Society 1
 

Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic

Brahms: Clarinet Trio, Op. 114
Schoenberg: String Quartet No. 3
Pereira: ..alter the way things are with us down here, for amplified double bass quartet
Brahms: Piano Quartet in C minor, Op. 60

Thursday,
April 5
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Adams conducts Adams and Glass
Thursday 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
John Adamsconductor
Leila Josefowiczviolin

Pärt: Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten
Adams: Violin Concerto
Glass: Symphony No. 9 (West Coast premiere; LA Phil co-commission)

Friday,
April 6
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Adams conducts Adams and Glass
Casual Fridays 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
John Adamsconductor
Leila Josefowiczviolin

Adams: Violin Concerto
Glass: Symphony No. 9 (West Coast premiere; LA Phil co-commission)

Saturday,
April 7
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Adams conducts Adams and Glass
Saturday Evening 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
John Adamsconductor
Leila Josefowiczviolin

Pärt: Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten
Adams: Violin Concerto
Glass: Symphony No. 9 (West Coast premiere; LA Phil co-commission)

Tuesday,
April 10
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Green Umbrella: Cage and Bettison
Green Umbrella
 

LA Phil New Music Group
Jeffrey Milarskyconductor
Gloria Chengpiano

Stockhausen: Five Star Signs (U.S. premiere)
Cage: Concerto for Prepared Piano
Bettison: Livre des Sauvages (world premiere; LA Phil commission)

Wednesday,
April 11
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Soweto Gospel Choir
World Music
 

Soweto Gospel Choir

Friday,
April 13
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Blomstedt conducts Beethoven
Friday Evening 3
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Herbert Blomstedtconductor
Ruth Ziesaksoprano
Gerhild Rombergermezzo-soprano
Richard Crofttenor
Hanno Müller-Brachmannbass-baritone
Los Angeles Master ChoraleGrant Gershon, music director

Beethoven: Missa Solemnis

Saturday,
April 14
11:00AM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
TSFY: Minimalist Jukebox
Toyota Symphonies for Youth
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Teddy Abramsconductor
Debbie Devinedirector
Ed Barguiarenawriter/host
Kitty McNameechoreographer
Reshma Gajjardancer
Hunter Hamiltondancer
Marlon Pelayodancer
Denna Thomsendancer

8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Blomstedt conducts Beethoven
Saturday Evening 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Herbert Blomstedtconductor
Ruth Ziesaksoprano
Gerhild Rombergermezzo-soprano
Richard Crofttenor
Hanno Müller-Brachmannbass-baritone
Los Angeles Master ChoraleGrant Gershon, music director

Beethoven: Missa Solemnis

Sunday,
April 15
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Blomstedt conducts Beethoven
Sunday 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Herbert Blomstedtconductor
Ruth Ziesaksoprano
Gerhild Rombergermezzo-soprano
Richard Crofttenor
Hanno Müller-Brachmannbass-baritone
Los Angeles Master ChoraleGrant Gershon, music director

Beethoven: Missa Solemnis

Monday,
April 16
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
SUBLIME SCHUBERT: Goerne and Eschenbach in Recital I
Colburn Celebrity Series 1
 

Matthias Goernebaritone
Christoph Eschenbachpiano

Schubert: Die schöne Müllerin

Tuesday,
April 17
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
SUBLIME SCHUBERT: Chamber Music
Chamber Music Society 2
 

Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic

Schubert: String Quartet in A minor, D. 804, "Rosamunde"
Schubert: String Quintet in C, D. 956

Wednesday,
April 18
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
SUBLIME SCHUBERT: Goerne and Eschenbach in Recital II
Colburn Celebrity Series 2
 

Matthias Goernebaritone
Christoph Eschenbachpiano

Schubert: Winterreise

Thursday,
April 19
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Seoul Philharmonic
Visiting Orchestras
 

Seoul Philharmonic
Myung-Whun Chungconductor

Debussy: La mer
Ravel: La valse
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6, "Pathétique"

Friday,
April 20
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
SUBLIME SCHUBERT: Symphony No. 9
Friday Evening 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Christoph Eschenbachconductor
Matthias Goernebaritone

Schubert: Orchestrated Songs
Schubert: Symphony No. 9, "Great"

Saturday,
April 21
11:00AM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
TSFY: Minimalist Jukebox
Toyota Symphonies for Youth
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Teddy Abramsconductor
Debbie Devinedirector
Ed Barguiarenawriter/host
Kitty McNameechoreographer
Reshma Gajjardancer
Hunter Hamiltondancer
Marlon Pelayodancer
Denna Thomsendancer

8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
SUBLIME SCHUBERT: Symphony No. 9
Saturday Evening 3
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Christoph Eschenbachconductor
Matthias Goernebaritone

Schubert: Orchestrated Songs
Schubert: Symphony No. 9, "Great"

Sunday,
April 22
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
SUBLIME SCHUBERT: Symphony No. 9
Sunday 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Christoph Eschenbachconductor
Matthias Goernebaritone

Schubert: Orchestrated Songs
Schubert: Symphony No. 9, "Great"

6:30PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Sounds About Town: Sir Neville Marriner and The Colburn Orchestra
Sounds About Town
 

The Colburn Orchestra
Sir Neville Marrinerconductor
Yehuda Giladconductor
Mayumi Kanagawaviolin

Rossini: Overture to William Tell
Barber: Violin Concerto
Elgar: Enigma Variations

Tuesday,
April 24
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Concerto Köln
Baroque Variations
 

Concerto Köln

Dall'Abaco: Concerto in E minor for Two Flutes, Op. 5, No. 3
Vivaldi: Cello Concerto in D minor, RV 407
Bach: Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C major, BWV 1066
Bach: Oboe d’amore Concerto, BWV 1055
Sammartini: Sinfonia in A
Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4, BWV 1049

Thursday,
April 26
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Romero plays Rodrigo
Thursday 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Christoph Königconductor
Pepe Romeroguitar

Dvorák: Scherzo Capriccioso
Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez
Brahms: Symphony No. 2

Friday,
April 27
11:00AM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Romero plays Rodrigo
Friday Midday
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Christoph Königconductor
Pepe Romeroguitar

Dvorák: Scherzo Capriccioso
Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez
Brahms: Symphony No. 2

7:30PM
First Lutheran Church of Venice
Free Chamber Community Concert: Masters in the Chapel at First Lutheran Church of Venice
Free Events
 

James Wilttrumpet
Christopher Stilltrumpet
Eric Overholthorn
James Millertrombone
Norman Pearsontuba

Dukas: Fanfare to La Peri
Bach: Contrapunctus I
Scheidt: Canzona Bergamasca
Albéniz: Tango
Calvert: Suite from the Monteregian Hills

Saturday,
April 28
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Paco de Lucía
World Music
 

Paco de Lucía

Sunday,
April 29
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Romero plays Rodrigo
Sunday 3
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Christoph Königconductor
Pepe Romeroguitar

Dvorák: Scherzo Capriccioso
Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez
Brahms: Symphony No. 2

7:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Los Angeles Master Chorale: Andes to the Sea
Music Center Campus Events
 
 
MAY, 2012
Thursday,
May 3
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
The Return of Simon Rattle
Thursday 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Sir Simon Rattleconductor
Magdalena Kozenámezzo-soprano

Ligeti: Atmosphères
Wagner: Prelude to Act I of Lohengrin
Mahler: Rückert-Lieder
Bruckner: Symphony No. 9

Friday,
May 4
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
The Return of Simon Rattle
Friday Evening 3
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Sir Simon Rattleconductor
Magdalena Kozenámezzo-soprano

Ligeti: Atmosphères
Wagner: Prelude to Act I of Lohengrin
Mahler: Rückert-Lieder
Bruckner: Symphony No. 9

Saturday,
May 5
12:30PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Youth Orchestra Festival Day
Free Events
 
 
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
The Return of Simon Rattle
Saturday Evening 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Sir Simon Rattleconductor
Magdalena Kozenámezzo-soprano

Ligeti: Atmosphères
Wagner: Prelude to Act I of Lohengrin
Mahler: Rückert-Lieder
Bruckner: Symphony No. 9

Sunday,
May 6
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
The Return of Simon Rattle
Sunday 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Sir Simon Rattleconductor
Magdalena Kozenámezzo-soprano

Ligeti: Atmosphères
Wagner: Prelude to Act I of Lohengrin
Mahler: Rückert-Lieder
Bruckner: Symphony No. 9

7:30PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Organ Recital: Peter Richard Conte
Organ Recital Series
 

Peter Richard Conteorgan

Bernstein: Overture to Candide (trans. Conte)
Guilmant: March religieuse
Dupré: Symphonie-Passion, Op. 23
Bach: Pastorale and Mattheus-Final from Bach’s Memento (transcr. Widor)
Vierne: Clair de lune
Elmore: Fantasy on Nursery Tunes
Dukas: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (transcr. Conte)

Monday,
May 7
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Death Cab for Cutie featuring The Magik*Magik Orchestra
Special Performances
 

Death Cab for Cutie with The Magik*Magik Orchestra
Youth Lagoon

Tuesday,
May 8
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Green Umbrella: Akiho, Pereira, and Berio
Green Umbrella
 

LA Phil New Music Group
Jeffrey Milarskyconductor
Colin Curriepercussion
Kiera Duffysoprano
Foundry Steel Pan Ensemble
James Darrahdirector (Berio only)

Akiho: Alloy (West Coast premiere)
Pereira: Concerto for Percussion and Chamber Orchestra (world premiere; LA Phil commission)
Berio: Recital I (for Cathy)

Wednesday,
May 9
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
New York Philharmonic with Yefim Bronfman
Visiting Orchestras
 

New York Philharmonic
Alan Gilbertconductor
Yefim Bronfmanpiano

Dvorák: Carnival Overture
Lindberg: Piano Concerto No. 2 (West Coast premiere)
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4

Thursday,
May 10
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Dudamel conducts Mozart and Vasks
Thursday 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Alina Pogostkinaviolin

Mozart: Overture to Le Nozze di Figaro
Vasks: Distant Light
Mozart: Posthorn Serenade, K. 320

Saturday,
May 12
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Dudamel conducts Mozart and Vasks
Saturday Evening 3
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Alina Pogostkinaviolin

Mozart: Overture to Le Nozze di Figaro
Vasks: Distant Light
Mozart: Posthorn Serenade, K. 320

Monday,
May 14
8:00PM
St. Thomas the Apostle Church
Free Neighborhood Chamber Music Concert at St. Thomas the Apostle Church
Free Events
 

Mitchell Newmanviolin
Robert Vijay Guptaviolin
Leticia Oaks Strongviola
Ben Ulleryviola
Daniel Rothmullercello
Woodwind Students of YOLA at HOLA

Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 5
Holst: Jupiter, from "The Planets"
Brahms: String Quartet No. 2 in G major, Op. 111
Various: Three Argentinean Tangos (arr. Werner Thomas-Mifune)

Friday,
May 18
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Mozart/da Ponte Trilogy: Don Giovanni
Friday Evening 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Christopher Aldendirector
Frank Gehryinstallations
Adam Silvermanlighting design
Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodartecostume design
Mariusz KwiecienDon Giovanni, baritone
Kevin BurdetteLeporello, bass
Carmela RemigioDonna Anna, soprano
Aga MikolajDonna Elvira, soprano
Pavol BreslikDon Ottavio, tenor
Anna ProhaskaZerlina, soprano
Ryan KusterMasetto, bass
Stefan KocanCommendatore, bass
Los Angeles Master ChoraleGrant Gershon, music director
James Darrahassistant director
Odile Gilberthair and wig design
Raphaël Cornillonhair and wig assistant
James Kaliardos for NARS Cosmeticsmakeup concept
Barbara Donnerstage manager
Melissa Sardellaassistant stage manager
Azra King-Abadiassistant lighting designer
Caren Levinerehearsal pianist and continuo

Mozart: Don Giovanni

Saturday,
May 19
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Elaine Stritch Singin’ Sondheim…One Song at a Time
Songbook Series
 

Elaine Stritch

Sunday,
May 20
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Mozart/da Ponte Trilogy: Don Giovanni
Sunday 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Christopher Aldendirector
Frank Gehryinstallations
Adam Silvermanlighting design
Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodartecostume design
Mariusz KwiecienDon Giovanni, baritone
Kevin BurdetteLeporello, bass
Carmela RemigioDonna Anna, soprano
Aga MikolajDonna Elvira, soprano
Pavol BreslikDon Ottavio, tenor
Anna ProhaskaZerlina, soprano
Ryan KusterMasetto, bass
Stefan KocanCommendatore, bass
Los Angeles Master ChoraleGrant Gershon, music director
James Darrahassistant director
Odile Gilberthair and wig design
Raphaël Cornillonhair and wig assistant
James Kaliardos for NARS Cosmeticsmakeup concept
Barbara Donnerstage manager
Melissa Sardellaassistant stage manager
Azra King-Abadiassistant lighting designer
Caren Levinerehearsal pianist and continuo

Mozart: Don Giovanni

Tuesday,
May 22
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Chamber Music
Chamber Music Society 1
 

Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic

Mozart: Piano Quartet in G minor, K. 478
Mozart: String Quartet in C, K. 465
Mozart: String Quartet in D minor, K. 421

Thursday,
May 24
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Mozart/da Ponte Trilogy: Don Giovanni
Thursday 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Christopher Aldendirector
Frank Gehryinstallations
Adam Silvermanlighting design
Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodartecostume design
Mariusz KwiecienDon Giovanni, baritone
Kevin BurdetteLeporello, bass
Carmela RemigioDonna Anna, soprano
Aga MikolajDonna Elvira, soprano
Pavol BreslikDon Ottavio, tenor
Anna ProhaskaZerlina, soprano
Ryan KusterMasetto, bass
Stefan KocanCommendatore, bass
Los Angeles Master ChoraleGrant Gershon, music director
James Darrahassistant director
Odile Gilberthair and wig design
Raphaël Cornillonhair and wig assistant
James Kaliardos for NARS Cosmeticsmakeup concept
Barbara Donnerstage manager
Melissa Sardellaassistant stage manager
Azra King-Abadiassistant lighting designer
Caren Levinerehearsal pianist and continuo

Mozart: Don Giovanni

Friday,
May 25
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Dudamel conducts Mozart
Casual Fridays 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Kiera Duffysoprano

Mozart: Exsultate, jubilate
Mozart: Posthorn Serenade, K. 320

Saturday,
May 26
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Mozart/da Ponte Trilogy: Don Giovanni
Saturday Evening 1
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Christopher Aldendirector
Frank Gehryinstallations
Adam Silvermanlighting design
Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodartecostume design
Mariusz KwiecienDon Giovanni, baritone
Kevin BurdetteLeporello, bass
Carmela RemigioDonna Anna, soprano
Aga MikolajDonna Elvira, soprano
Pavol BreslikDon Ottavio, tenor
Anna ProhaskaZerlina, soprano
Ryan KusterMasetto, bass
Stefan KocanCommendatore, bass
Los Angeles Master ChoraleGrant Gershon, music director
James Darrahassistant director
Odile Gilberthair and wig design
Raphaël Cornillonhair and wig assistant
James Kaliardos for NARS Cosmeticsmakeup concept
Barbara Donnerstage manager
Melissa Sardellaassistant stage manager
Azra King-Abadiassistant lighting designer
Caren Levinerehearsal pianist and continuo

Mozart: Don Giovanni

Sunday,
May 27
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Dudamel conducts Mozart
Sunday 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Kiera Duffysoprano

Mozart: Overture to Le Nozze di Figaro
Mozart: Exsultate, jubilate
Mozart: Posthorn Serenade, K. 320

Thursday,
May 31
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Dudamel conducts Adams
Thursday 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Kelley O'Connormezzo-soprano
Tamara Mumfordcontralto
Russell Thomastenor
Daniel Bubeckcountertenor
Brian Cummingscountertenor
Nathan Medleycountertenor
Los Angeles Master ChoraleGrant Gershon, music director

Adams: The Gospel According to the Other Mary (world premiere; LA Phil commission)

JUNE, 2012
Friday,
June 1
8:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Dudamel conducts Adams
Friday Evening 2
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Kelley O'Connormezzo-soprano
Tamara Mumfordcontralto
Russell Thomastenor
Daniel Bubeckcountertenor
Brian Cummingscountertenor
Nathan Medleycountertenor
Los Angeles Master ChoraleGrant Gershon, music director

Adams: The Gospel According to the Other Mary (world premiere; LA Phil commission)

Saturday,
June 2
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Dudamel conducts Adams
Saturday Matinee
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Kelley O'Connormezzo-soprano
Tamara Mumfordcontralto
Russell Thomastenor
Daniel Bubeckcountertenor
Brian Cummingscountertenor
Nathan Medleycountertenor
Los Angeles Master ChoraleGrant Gershon, music director

Adams: The Gospel According to the Other Mary (world premiere; LA Phil commission)

Sunday,
June 3
2:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Dudamel conducts Adams
Sunday 3
 

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamelconductor
Kelley O'Connormezzo-soprano
Tamara Mumfordcontralto
Russell Thomastenor
Daniel Bubeckcountertenor
Brian Cummingscountertenor
Nathan Medleycountertenor
Los Angeles Master ChoraleGrant Gershon, music director

Adams: The Gospel According to the Other Mary (world premiere; LA Phil commission)

Sunday,
June 10
7:00PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Los Angeles Master Chorale: Tribute to Górecki
Music Center Campus Events