Program
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- Symphony No. 15, “Lincoln”
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- No Intermission
About this Performance
While he’s rightly credited as helping to invent classical Minimalism, Philip Glass’ artistic vision is robust enough to include music of deep beauty and poignant melancholy that touches lifelong fans and the classical-curious alike. With his Violin Concerto No. 1, he composed a piece he thought his father would like—he even made the first three notes “D-A-D.” It’s been called “a wonderful introduction to the composer’s work” (Violinist.com), and the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s 2025 recording with Anne Akiko Meyers was hailed by Gramophone for its “sweeping dramatic curves and classical dimensions.” Meyers reprises her role here.
Glass’ new Symphony No. 15 continues his musical exploration of titanic historical figures. Having written music about Einstein and Gandhi, among others, he turns his sights to Abraham Lincoln, taking inspiration from the 1838 Lyceum Address, the future president’s famous rebuke of mob rule and anti-Black violence.
This performance is generously supported in part by the Kohl Virtuoso Violin Fund.
Casual Friday concerts are shorter, no-intermission concerts followed by an onstage conversation with the artists and an after-party featuring LA Phil musicians, plus complimentary beer tastings.
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Casual Fridays After-Party
Join special guests and performers for an on-stage chat after this shortened concert, then hang with orchestra members in BP Hall over drinks to round out the night.