2019/20 Walt Disney Concert Hall
Toyota Symphonies for Youth 2 (SY2)
These programs featuring the Los Angeles Philharmonic are designed to introduce children aged 5-11 to the world of classical music, with free arts workshops preceding each concert.
Toyota Symphonies for Youth:
Copland’s America
Kids learn about Copland’s musical vision.
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- COPLAND Fanfare for the Common Man
- COPLAND Selections from Billy the Kid Suite
- COPLAND Selections from Appalachian Spring Suite
- COPLAND Hoe-down from "Rodeo"
- COPLAND Selections from El Salón México
Artists
- Los Angeles Philharmonic
- Enluis Montes Olivar, conductor
- Bradford Barnes, Gabriela Garcia, Abe Martell, Elmira Rahim, Dee Dee Stephens, actors
- Jonathan Muñoz-Proulx, director
- Cecilia Fairchild, choreographer
- Leon Martell, writer
- Azra King-Abadi, lighting designer
- Elna Kordijan, stage manager
Toyota Symphonies for Youth:
The Rite of Spring
Children learn about Stravinsky’s revolutionary masterpiece.
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- STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring
Artists
- Los Angeles Philharmonic
- Marta Gardolińska, conductor
- Angelica DeWitt, dancer
- Wilson Mayo, dancer
- Justin Porter, dancer
- Bhavana Reddy, dancer
- Russel Ridgeway, dancer
- Sasha Rivero, dancer
- Derek Schiesel, dancer
- Kitty McNamee, director and choreographer
- Cathey Cooper, costume designer
- Rand Ryan, lighting designer
- Elna Kordijan, stage manager
Toyota Symphonies for Youth:
Peter and the Wolf
The beloved musical tale comes to life.
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- PROKOFIEV Peter and the Wolf
Artists
- Anna Rakitina, conductor
- Matthew McCray, director
- Rand Ryan, lighting designer
- Alex Rehberger, stage manager
- Kelley Dorney, narrator
(Canceled) Toyota Symphonies for Youth:
Power to the People!
Discover music that represents different traditions and social movements.
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- SHOSTAKOVICH Festive Overture
- Excerpts from:
- ELLINGTON "Martin Luther King" from Three Black Kings
- Michael ABELS Global Warming
- Jessie MONTGOMERY Banner
- MONCAYO Huapango
- BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9
Artists
- Los Angeles Philharmonic
- Hilo Carriel, conductor
- Elna Kordijan, stage manager
- Jennifer Leigh Warren, actor
- Gilbert Glenn Brown, actor
- Leon Martell, writer
- Debbie Devine, director
- Alexander Blake, content advisor
- Azra King-Abadi, lighting designer
- Michael Donovan, casting director
- Richie Ferris, casting associate