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Introducing Beethoven

Walt Disney Concert Hall

From the enchanting “Für Elise” to the fierce Symphony No. 5, Beethoven’s compositions are among the most memorable and adored works in all of music. Discover the triumphs and turmoil that impacted Beethoven’s life as the Los Angeles Philharmonic performs selections of his career-defining works. Plus, sit in on a live interview with “Beethoven” himself!

The orchestra will also premiere a Beethoven’s Fifth-inspired piece by Robby Good, the 2026/27 Steven Stucky Fellow Chair of the LA Phil’s Composer Fellowship Program.

About Symphonies for Schools Secondary: The Symphonies for Schools Secondary program invites middle and high school music students from throughout Los Angeles to experience interactive concerts that incorporate theatrical elements to contextualize the music. The in-person program includes free admission to a concert performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic at Walt Disney Concert Hall as well as a curriculum geared towards the program’s themes to prepare students in grades 6–12 for what it’s like to attend a concert.

We have offered these free concerts to hundreds of thousands of students since our first season in 1919 and look forward to welcoming you into our tradition! Please direct any questions to learning@laphil.org.

Classical
  • Duration: 75–90 minutes, no intermission

Program

Program to include:

BEETHOVEN

Selections from Symphony No. 5

BEETHOVEN

Bagatelle in A minor, WoO 59, “Für Elise”

BEETHOVEN

Movement 2 from Piano Trio No. 7 in B-flat major, Op. 97

BEETHOVEN

Movement 3 from Piano Concerto No. 4

Robby GOOD

New work

world premiere

LA Phil commission

Symphonies for Schools

Give your students the opportunity to experience the LA Phil at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Learn how Symphonies for Schools welcomes classrooms from across Los Angeles County for interactive concerts that bring music and its stories to life.

Smiling children and staff walk in front of a yellow school bus outside a building during school pickup.

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