Mission & Impact
Shaped by LA, driven by our purpose, the LA Phil turns creativity into connection for all.
Who We Are & What We Believe
The LA Phil is many things—an orchestra, a collection of four world-class venues, and youth education programs—united by one core belief:
that music transforms and connects us and must be accessible to all.
The LA Phil works to create spaces where everyone feels welcome, we celebrate what is timeless and universal, and we support today's artists who speak to our moment.
Above all, we're an organization made in and guided by Los Angeles.
Mission
We believe that music and performance are foundational to the quality of our lives and the vibrancy and resilience of communities. We create space for artists and audiences to build human connection through music and performance.
Vision
We are committed to making the LA Phil a multidimensional arts organization with one of the world’s great orchestras at our core, within a world where:
- creativity is boundless,
- commitment to cultural equity opens up artistic
- experiences to everyone, and investment in The New enables visionary ideas in the arts and society to emerge.
Values
Innovation • Excellence • Access
Our core values of innovation, excellence, and access drive us to support artists working today and rethink what an orchestra can be, tirelessly work to present the best musical experience, and ensure that music can be shared by all.
Impact
The LA Phil commissions, presents, and shares music in ways that deepen belonging—supporting artists, strengthening our city’s cultural ecosystem, and bringing learning and live performance to more people.
- 100,000+ Free tickets
- 4,600 Jobs supported
- 1.7 million Annual concert attendees
- 150,000 Annual participants in LA Phil education and community programs
