Festival Encompasses Tchaikovsky’s Symphonies, Concertos, Symphonic Poems and Chamber Music

Community and Education Events Feature Youth Orchestra LA (YOLA) and SBSOV Side-by-Side Free Neighborhood Concert

(Feb. 25)

Feb. 20 – Mar. 2, 2014

www.laphil.com/TchaikovskyFest

Tickets On Sale Now

February 27th is made possible with the proud support of Rolex, Official Timepiece of the Los Angeles Philharmonic

Los Angeles, CA (January 13, 2014) The Los Angeles Philharmonic joins forces with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela in TchaikovskyFest – an exploration of Tchaikovsky, led by Gustavo Dudamel, including performances of the six symphonies and selected tone poems; and significant community and education events with Youth Orchestra LA (YOLA), including the TAKE A STAND symposium, which will examine best practices, lessons learned and future directions of music education. Evident during the monumental Mahler Project, presented during the 2011/12 season, the relationship between the LA Phil and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela is a partnership that transcends limitation and truly epitomizes unity through music. TchaikovskyFest culminates in a joint performance of the two orchestras on March 2 at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

“It is always a joy to bring the LA Phil and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela together,” says Gustavo Dudamel. “They are my musical families, and over the years, we have become one family. With our continuing adventurous collaborations, something very special happens when we are together. It is almost as if the music becomes more alive, more powerful.”

“The Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela is a true inspiration and symbol of possibility,” says Deborah Borda, President & CEO, Los Angeles Philharmonic. “We welcome them back to Los Angeles with high anticipation, and are delighted to work so closely with such exceptional and passionate musicians in a partnership that extends beyond borders, and proves the power of music knows no bounds.”

Friday, February 21, 2014 (11am)

Saturday, February 22, 2014 (8 pm)

Sunday, February 23, 2014 (2 pm)

Gustavo Dudamel, conductor

Los Angeles Philharmonic

TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 1, “Winter Daydreams”
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique”

Upbeat Live pre-concert talk with Roland John Wiley
 

Friday, February 21, 2014 (8pm)

Gustavo Dudamel, conductor

Alina Pogostkina, violin

Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela

TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 2, “Little Russian”

Upbeat Live pre-concert talk with Roland John Wiley
 

Monday, February 24, 2014 (8 pm)

Gustavo Dudamel, conductor

Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela

TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 3, “Polish”
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4

Upbeat Live pre-concert talk with Joseph Horowitz

Wednesday, February 26, 2014 (8 pm)

A SHAKESPEAREAN FANTASY

Gustavo Dudamel, conductor

Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela

Actors to be announced

TCHAIKOVSKY Hamlet Fantasy Overture
TCHAIKOVSKY The Tempest Fantasy Overture
TCHAIKOVSKY Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture

Plus scenes from Shakespeare

Upbeat Live pre-concert talk with Joseph Horowitz

Thursday, February 27, 2014 (8 pm)

Friday, February 28, 2014 (8 pm)

Saturday, March 1, 2014 (2 pm)

Gustavo Dudamel, conductor

Alisa Weilerstein, cello

Los Angeles Philharmonic

TCHAIKOVSKY Polonaise and Waltz from Eugene Onegin (except Fri.)
TCHAIKOVSKY Rococo Variations
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5

Upbeat Live pre-concert talk with Joseph Horowitz

Sunday, March 2, 2014

TCHAIKOVSKYFEST FINALE

Gustavo Dudamel, conductor

Los Angeles Philharmonic

Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela

TCHAIKOVSKY Capriccio italien
TCHAIKOVSKY Francesca da Rimini
TCHAIKOVSKY Waltz from Sleeping Beauty
TCHAIKOVSKY Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker
TCHAIKOVSKY Waltz from Eugene Onegin
TCHAIKOVSKY Waltz from Swan Lake
TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 Overture

Upbeat Live pre-concert talk with Deborah Borda

For complete details about Upbeat Live, please visit www.laphil.com/education/upbeatlive

ADDITIONAL CONCERTS:

Thursday, February 20, 2014 (8 pm)

Chamber Music Society

Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic

Simón Bolívar String Quartet

TCHAIKOVSKY String Quartet No. 1
TCHAIKOVSKY Souvenir de Florence

Saturday, February 22, 2014 (11 am)

Saturday, March 1, 2014 (11 am)

Toyota Symphonies For Youth

TCHAIKOVSKY’S WORLD

Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela

Joshua dos Santos, conductor

Designed especially for children, this program will use theater, art and storytelling to explore the imagery in Tchaikovsky’s musical themes.

Pre-concert activities at 10 am, concerts at 11 am.

FREE NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERT:

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

YOLA & SBSOV Side-by-Side

Youth Orchestra LA (YOLA)

Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela (SBSOV)

Bruce Kiesling, conductor

Jesus Parra, conductor

TCHAIKOVSKY Marche slave
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 2, “Little Russian”
MÁRQUEZ Conga del Fuego Nuevo
TCHAIKOVSKY Trepak from The Nutcracker

This concert takes place at:

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels

555 W. Temple Street 
Los Angeles, California 90012

Free, general admission tickets will be available beginning February 11 at Walt Disney Concert Hall box office. Tickets ordered on-line (laphil.com) or by phone (323.850.2000) will incur a $2 per ticket handling fee. Limit: 4 tickets per household.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Atalaya Percussion Ensemble

Venezuelan Brass Ensemble

Thomas Clamor, conductor 

Music by composers ranging from Tchaikovsky to Metheny

This concert takes place at:

The Broad Stage

1310 11^th Street

Santa Monica, CA 90401

TAKE A STAND SYMPOSIUM (Feb. 20 – 22):

http://www.laphil.com/education/yola/2014-take-stand-symposium

The 2014 Take a Stand Symposium will explore the question, ‘How can we empower students to take control of their futures?’  Discussions and programs will investigate how we can best draw forth and nurture student leadership and citizenship.  Attendees will:

·         Learn from El Sistema programs around the world that are approaching similar challenges with elementary, middle and high school students in creative ways.   

·         Engage in interactive classes, keynote lectures, labs and discussion groups on different aspects of student empowerment.

·         Perform music with members of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, Symposium attendees, and students from U.S. El Sistema-influenced programs in a side-by-side open rehearsal.

·         Experience Gustavo Dudamel’s Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela and the Los Angeles Philharmonic throughout the LA Phil’s TchaikovskyFest.

http://www.laphil.com/TchaikovskyFest

Tickets for the 2013/14 season at Walt Disney Concert Hall are currently on sale and can be purchased online at LAPhil.com, in person at Walt Disney Concert Hall Box Office, via credit card phone order at 323.850.2000, or by calling Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000. Tickets can also be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets.

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