LA Phil Gala | LA Phil

Thursday, October 24, 2019

On October 24, 1919 — after just 11 days of rehearsal — the newly formed Philharmonic Orchestra of Los Angeles took the stage for the first time. Exactly 100 years later, the Los Angeles Philharmonic will bring together three past and present music directors for our Centennial Gala. Zubin Mehta, Esa-Pekka Salonen, and Gustavo Dudamel have, remarkably, been on the podium in front of this orchestra for a combined 43 years out of that century.

In 2018/19, the LA Phil set out to present a season like no other in its history. The Centennial Gala and 100th Birthday Concert represent the consummation of those efforts — a final birthday celebration for the orchestra that has, decade after decade, climbed in the esteem of the world music establishment.

The Centennial Gala is a fundraising event that benefits the Los Angeles Philharmonic and its Learning initiatives.

For Gala packages, please contact Special Events at gala@laphil.org or 213 972 3051.

SILENT AUCTION!

John F. Hotchkis Banner Conductor Silent Auction

Conduct the Star-Spangled Banner at the Bowl! In honor of John Hotchkis’s incredible service over his nearly 60-year tenure as a member of the Board of Directors of the LA Phil.

Winning bidder will have the opportunity to conduct the Los Angeles Philharmonic performing the Star-Spangled Banner at the Hollywood Bowl before one Tuesday or Thursday evening classical concert during the Hollywood Bowl 2020 season.
Minimum Bid: $10,000

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The John F. Hotchkis Banner Conductor at the Hollywood Bowl was established by a gift from Joan Hotchkis.

Proceeds from the John F. Hotchkis Banner Conductor – Silent Auction benefit the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association and its Learning initiatives.

John F. Hotchkis conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl.