Cameron Carpenter Plays Saint-Saëns
Fri / Nov 16, 2018 - 8:00PM
The iconoclastic organist takes on the famed composer’s crushing power chords.
Program
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- The Insects Became Magnetic (World premiere, LA Phil commission with generous support from Elizabeth and Justus Schlichting)
About this Performance
The colorful, iconoclastic Cameron Carpenter shows off Walt Disney Concert Hall’s awe-inspiring pipe organ with the crushing power chords of Poulenc’s idiosyncratic Concerto and Saint-Saëns’ beloved, melody-rich Third Symphony.
Pre and Post-Concert Events: Casual Fridays
Pre-Concert: Drinks in the Garden, 6:30pm
Wear what you want and enjoy a shorter program. Come early beginning at 6:30pm and enjoy complimentary drinks, spectacular views and more, then head over to the Upbeat Live pre-concert talk in BP Hall (select nights only).
The Garden is generously sponsored by the Riboli Family of San Antonio Winery.
Please note: pre-concert events are subject to cancellation due to weather conditions.
Pre-Concert Talk: Upbeat Live
With Christopher Russell – 6:45pm
Enhance your concert experience with a pre-concert talk starting at 6:45pm. Upbeat Live provides historical and cultural context for many concerts, featuring engaging speakers, audio examples, and special guests. This event is free to ticket holders, and will be held on the Walt Disney Concert Hall Stage, accessible after your ticket is scanned.
Post-Concert
After the concert, join the after-party with orchestra members for complimentary craft beer tastings courtesy of the Los Angeles Brewers Guild.
Programs, artists, dates, prices, and availability subject to change. Ticket limits may apply. All sales are final.