Looking ahead at the 2026/27 Season
This is going to be a momentous year.
This is going to be a momentous year—and you’ll be at the heart of our family as a subscriber.
Your involvement with the LA Phil allows us to forge unique creative paths, come together as a community, and offer meaningful and memorable experiences for you and hundreds of thousands of Angelenos through the transformative power of live performance.
We hope you’ll join us for another season of discovery, daring, beauty, and joy.
With gratitude,
Kim Noltemy
President & Chief Executive Officer
David C. Bohnett Presidential Chair
A Message From Esa-Pekka Salonen
Reflecting on his first visit to the US and his time as Music Director from 1992 to 2009, Esa-Pekka Salonen now looks toward the future, sharing his bold vision for the LA Phil in its new chapter.
“This orchestra, this group of players, is going to be a huge part of my life for the foreseeable future. Ever since those early days, it felt like home. And now, it's like homecoming.”
A Message From Bing Wang
As she gears up for her 33rd season with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, violinist Bing Wang shares what's in store for the upcoming year.
“On behalf of my colleagues in the orchestra and the entire LA Phil, I'm so excited to welcome you to the 26/27 season. We have so much exciting music prepared, and I can't wait to see you at Walt Disney Concert Hall.”
A Message From Meghan Umber
As one of the leading figures in planning and shaping the orchestra's programming, Meghan Umber says the LA Phil is able to forge new paths because of your support. Here, she shares a tasting of what's to come in the 2026/27 season.
“There's so much new, thrilling work, filled with projects, artists, amazing experiences, and also extraordinary classics—beautifully performed pieces—really celebrating the musicians of the LA Phil and what they do best."
Season Highlights
Acclaimed artists, today’s leading composers, jazz masters, inventive songwriters, and brilliant musicians from around the world—they’re all coming to Walt Disney Concert Hall.
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