2023/24 Walt Disney Concert Hall
California Festival: A Celebration of New Music
The Golden State has long nurtured free-spirited artists and musical experimentation. Created by the LA Phil, San Francisco Symphony, and San Diego Symphony and including more than 50 organizations from across the state, the California Festival showcases music made in the last five years. The festival covers multiple forms of musical expression and honors California’s unique place in music and culture. This is a place where innovation takes shape and influences the wider world.
More details for the state-wide program can be found at cafestival.org
Canto en resistencia
California Festival
Special guests to be announced
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Artists
- Los Angeles Philharmonic
- Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
- Special guests to be announced
Canto en resistencia
California Festival
Dudamel leads the LA Phil and special guests in a musical tribute to Latina American artists and activists ranging from Violeta Parra to Silvana Estrada.
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- Gabriela ORTIZ Seis piezas a Violeta (world premiere, LA Phil commission)
- Miguel FARÍAS Song Cycle (world premiere, LA Phil commission)
- Intermission
- Silvana Estrada with the LA Phil
Artists
- Los Angeles Philharmonic
- Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
- Silvana Estrada, singer
California Festival
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- Program to include:
- Dylan MATTINGLY Sunt Lacrimae Rerum (these are the tears of things) (LA Phil commission)
- Sam ADAMS new work for ensemble (world premiere, LA Phil commission with generous support from the Lenore S. and Bernard A. Greenberg Fund)
Artists
- LA Phil New Music Group
- Vimbayi Kaziboni, conductor
- James McVinnie, organ
FRAGMENTS
California Festival
Colburn Celebrity Recital
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Artists
- Alisa Weilerstein, cello and project creator
- Elkhanah Pulitzer, director
Ortiz and Piazzolla with Dudamel
California Festival
Gustavo leads Gabriela Ortiz’ ballet score inspired by the “Glitter Revolution,” and Leticia Moreno performs Piazzolla’s Four Seasons.
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- Tania LEÓN Stride
- PIAZZOLLA Four Seasons of Buenos Aires
- Intermission
- Gabriela ORTIZ Revolución diamantina (world premiere, LA Phil commission with generous support from the Lenore S. and Bernard A. Greenberg Fund)
Artists
- Los Angeles Philharmonic
- Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
- Leticia Moreno, violin