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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.

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Toyota Symphonies for Youth:
Copland’s America

Kids learn about Copland’s musical vision.

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Program

    • 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
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Toyota Symphonies for Youth:
The Rite of Spring

Children learn about Stravinsky’s revolutionary masterpiece.

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Program

    • 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
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Toyota Symphonies for Youth:
Peter and the Wolf

The beloved musical tale comes to life.

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Program

    • PROKOFIEV
    Peter and the Wolf

Artists

  • Anna Rakitina, conductor
  • Matthew McCray, director
  • Rand Ryan, lighting designer
  • Alex Rehberger, stage manager
  • Kelley Dorney, narrator
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(Canceled) Toyota Symphonies for Youth:
Power to the People!

Discover music that represents different traditions and social movements.

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Program

    • 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