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Sound/Stage is a free online concert series featuring exclusive performances by Gustavo Dudamel, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and guest artists from around the world.
This series brings the LA Phil’s musical offerings to your digital screen, along with interviews, playlists, and program notes that shed new light on each episode’s theme. Created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the series is filmed at the Hollywood Bowl, where musicians are able to perform together while socially distanced.
Symphonies for Schools comes to Sound/Stage
Building on the educational concert series, the LA Phil is offering free immersive curricula and learning activities for schools, teachers, and youth from around the world for the first two episodes of Season 2. The experience also includes a Hollywood Bowl Virtual Field Trip. Registration is open now!
Learn more and register here.
LA Phil Media is supported by the David C. Bohnett Discovery and Innovation Fund
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EPISODE 1: MAR 5
The Carnival of the Animals
Pianists Yuja Wang and David Fung join the LA Phil to explore composer Saint-Saëns’ colorful creatures, featuring animations, stories from around the world, and Gustavo Dudamel with his son Martín.
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
Yuja Wang and David Fung, pianos
Martín Dudamel Maturén, co-host
SAINT-SAËNS The Carnival of the Animals
Support for this episode is provided by Barbara and Jay Rasulo.
Miss the Bowl? Take a virtual trip through the Hollywood Bowl.
Learn about this iconic venue’s history, its design, and the range of performers and presenters that have graced its stage over the last century. Enjoy this educational resource for students of any age!
Go to the Bowl
EPISODE 2: MAR 19
A Pan-American Musical Feast
Enjoy the many sounds and flavors of the Americas with music by composers Tania León, Paul Desenne, and Aaron Copland. Plus chef José Andrés stops by to talk with Gustavo.
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
José Andrés, special guest
Tania LEÓN Fanfarria
Paul DESENNE Sinfonía Burocratica ed’Amazzonica: “Bananera”
COPLAND Appalachian Spring Suite
EPISODE 3: APR 4
Easter Sunrise at the Hollywood Bowl
A hundred years ago, an Easter-morning sunrise greeted the first concert at the Hollywood Bowl. Celebrate the occasion with soprano Nadine Sierra, gospel duo Mary Mary and the LA Phil.
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
Mary Mary, gospel singers
Nadine Sierra, soprano
BACH (arr. Michael ALLEN) “Air pour les trompettes”
MOZART Exsultate, jubilate
Trad. (arr. SIMON) “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”
Support for this episode is provided by Molly Munger and Stephen R. English.
EPISODE 4: APR 16
Grand Pianola Music
Music that began as a dream of California coast lines and highways for composer John Adams soars at the Hollywood Bowl.
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
Elissa Johnston, soprano
Holly Sedillos, soprano
Kristen Toedtman, mezzo-soprano
Deborah O’Grady, visuals
John ADAMS Grand Pianola Music
Support for this episode is provided by the Frank Gehry Fund for Creativity.
EPISODE 5: APR 30
Unfinished
Gustavo Dudamel leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic in Schubert’s much celebrated and incomplete symphony.
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
EPISODE 6: JUNE 11
Weezer with the LA Phil and YOLA
The LA rock band gives a special performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Weezer
Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic
Members of YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles)
EPISODE 7: JUNE 18
Common with Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil
The rapper, writer, poet, and activist teams up with the LA Phil—and chats with Gustavo.
Common
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
EPISODE 8: JUNE 25
Carlos Vives with Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil
Carlos Vives performs a special acoustic set with the LA Phil and joins Gustavo Dudamel in conversation
Carlos Vives
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
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