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From established classics by Tchaikovsky, Bartók, Rachmaninoff, Stravinsky, Schumann, and Berlioz to newer works by John Adams, Julia Wolfe, and Brad Mehldau, this six-concert series is filled with vivid, compelling music. 

6 Events
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Salonen Conducts Tchaikovsky & Bartók

Experience a young phenom in Tchaikovsky’s beloved concerto.

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Program

    • Esa-Pekka SALONEN
    Castor (world premiere, LA Phil commission with generous support from Elizabeth and Justus Schlichting)
    • TCHAIKOVSKY
    Violin Concerto
  • Intermission
    • BARTÓK
    Concerto for Orchestra

Artists

  • Los Angeles Philharmonic
  • Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor
  • Daniel Lozakovich, violin
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Dudamel Conducts Rachmaninoff & Stravinsky

Dudamel and music by the Russian Romantic and the Russian Revolutionary.

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Program

    • RACHMANINOFF
    Piano Concerto No. 2
  • Intermission
    • STRAVINSKY
    The Rite of Spring

Artists

  • Los Angeles Philharmonic
  • Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
  • Seong-Jin Cho, piano
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John Adams & Julia Wolfe

Julia Wolfe’s premiere explores the psychedelic ’60s. Adams’ acclaimed work explores music itself.

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Program

    • Julia WOLFE
    Flower Power (world premiere, LA Phil commission)
  • Intermission
    • John ADAMS
    Naive and Sentimental Music (LA Phil commission)

Artists

  • Los Angeles Philharmonic
  • John Adams, conductor
  • Bang on a Can All-Stars
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(Canceled) Piatigorsky International Cello Festival: Schumann Concerto

A cello celebration descends upon Walt Disney Concert Hall with wondrous results.

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Program

    • Camille PEPIN
    Vajrayana
    • SCHUMANN
    Cello Concerto
  • Intermission
    • MENDELSSOHN
    Symphony No. 3, “Scottish”

Artists

  • Los Angeles Philharmonic
  • Karen Kamensek, conductor
  • Kian Soltani, cello
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(Canceled) Symphonie fantastique

Berlioz’ most loved work is a symphony of love, from romantic infatuation to drug-fueled madness.

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Program

    • BOULANGER
    D’un matin de printemps
    • BARBER
    Violin Concerto, Op. 14
  • Intermission
    • BERLIOZ
    Symphonie fantastique

Artists

  • Los Angeles Philharmonic
  • Rafael Payare, conductor
  • Gil Shaham, violin
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(Canceled) Dudamel Conducts Mozart & Mehldau

Hear Mehldau’s latest concerto between Mozart masterworks.

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Program

    • MOZART
    Overture to Don Giovanni
    • Brad MEHLDAU
    Piano Concerto (U.S. premiere, LA Phil commission)
    • MOZART
    Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550

Artists

  • Los Angeles Philharmonic
  • Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
  • Brad Mehldau, piano