LA Phil Presents
Special Events
Listed below are some of the special events and programs offered by the Los Angeles Philharmonic:
International Youth Orchestra Festival
October 29, 2007, 1:30-6pm
A day-long symposium at Walt Disney Concert Hall with representatives from Venezuela, Finland, and the U.S. will explore models of music education from around the world, examining success stories and identifying transferable elements. The keynote address will be given by Peter Sellars. Participating panelists will include the visionary founder of Venezuela's El Sistema, José Antonio Abreu, and Gustavo Dudamel, the recently named successor to Esa-Pekka Salonen as Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Casual Fridays
When Friday finally comes, wind down your work week with Casual Fridays at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Casual Fridays are unique because the players wear their casual clothes and so can you. The programs are designed to be shorter, without intermission. And that gives you time to enjoy pre-concert and post-concert events.
Breakfast With Santa
December 15 & 16 11am–2pm; December 22 11am–1pm; 2-4pm
The popular Breakfast with Santa returns this year with a gourmet brunch at the Music Center. Create fond family memories as you and your children take photos with Santa, decorate gingerbread cookies and enjoy delectable treats from the new build-your-own pancake bar and carving stations.
New Year's Eve in Paris
December 31, 2007 7pm & 10:30pm
Join two fabulous jet-setting singers as they bring an evening in Paris to LA's dazzling Walt Disney Concert Hall for an unforgettable New Year's Eve! Singing classic French cabaret songs and more, Belinda Carlisle and Rufus Wainwright are joined by a cool Parisian band and sassy French dancers for a cosmopolitan extravaganza, all capped by an unforgettable finale fantastique!
Concrete Frequency Symposium
January 4–17, 2008
Under the guidance of Festival Director David Robertson, Concrete Frequency is a multi-disciplinary series of events designed to examine and celebrate the elements that define a city, and how those qualities are affected by, and reflected in, music. Anchored by three stimulating orchestral programs, this unique exploration will be enhanced by a film festival, a view of urban and pop culture through dance and music, and thought-provoking symposia.