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HOLLYWOOD BOWL 2017 SEASON Chronological Listing of Events

JUNE 2017

PLAYBOY FESTIVAL Saturday, June 10, at 3 PM (Non-subscription) PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL

MARCUS MILLER with special guest RAHSAAN PATTERSON Including a Salute to Al Jarreau TAJMO’: THE TAJ MAHAL & KEB’ MO’ BAND HUDSON with JACK DEJOHNETTE, LARRY GRENADIER, JOHN MEDESKI, JOHN SCOFIELD ARTURO SANDOVAL LATIN BIG BAND Celebrating Bobby Hutcherson, STEFON HARRIS, musical director with special guests ROY AYERS and WARREN WOLF JACOB COLLIER THE DJANGO FESTIVAL ALLSTARS THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS CSULB PACIFIC STANDARD TIME VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE under the direction of CHRISTINE GUTER

Master of Ceremonies GEORGE LOPEZ

PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL Sunday, June 11, at 3 PM (Non-subscription) GREGORY PORTER LALAH HATHAWAY THE KENNY GARRETT QUINTET with JAZZANTIGUA ENSEMBLE, PAT TAYLOR, artistic director – A WORLD PREMIERE COLLABORATION MILES MOSLEY & THE WEST COAST GET DOWN CARL ALLEN & THE ART OF ELVIN THE DIVA JAZZ ORCHESTRA & THE APOSTLES HAMILTON DE HOLANDA TRIO THE LAUSD/BEYOND THE BELL ALL-CITY JAZZ BIG BAND, under the direction of TONY WHITE and J.B. DYAS

Master of Ceremonies GEORGE LOPEZ

NON-SUBSCRIPTION Thursday, June 15, at 8 PM

PHOENIX MAC DeMARCO THE LEMON TWIGS

Grammy-winning French pop rock band Phoenix returns to the Bowl touring a new , Ti Amo, with their emotionally upbeat sound and infectious hooks. Mac DeMarco adds his laid-back, dreamy, pop. NY’s teenage band of brothers, The Lemon Twigs, open.

OPENING NIGHT AT THE Saturday, June 17, at 8 PM HOLLYWOOD BOWL *Fireworks* OPENING NIGHT with (Non-subscription) THE MOODY BLUES HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles)

What better way to launch the Bowl season than with the 50th anniversary of The Moody Blues’ world- shattering album Days of Future Passed (“Night in White Satin,” “Tuesday Afternoon,” etc.), along with more of their greatest hits! Add the Bowl’s fabulous fireworks and it will be an opening night to remember.

Proceeds support the LA Phil and its education and community programs.

KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, June 18, at 7 PM

REGGAE NIGHT XVI

ZIGGY MARLEY with ORCHESTRA THE SPECIALS KEITH AND TEX HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor

Eight-time Grammy®-winner Ziggy Marley makes his orchestral debut playing an unforgettable set of his and his father Bob Marley’s music. Forty years after forming in the U.K., legendary ska band The Specials are still delivering the inspired musical anarchy between punk and reggae in rousing, high- energy shows.

SING-A-LONG SOUND OF MUSIC Saturday, June 24, 6:30 PM PRE-SHOW; 8 PM (Non-subscription) FILM

SING-A-LONG SOUND OF MUSIC MELISSA PETERMAN, host

All nuns, goat herders and baronesses are invited to sing along with Maria and wave their Edelweiss (from the complimentary Fun-Pak)! The audience can bark at Rolf, snuggle up with Gretel and join in choruses of “My Favorite Things,” all along with thousands of fans who love this Oscar®-winning movie!

KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, June 25, at 7 PM

SEU JORGE – THE LIFE AQUATIC: A TRIBUTE TO

HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor

Brazilian troubadour Seu Jorge celebrates Bowie’s catalog (with an orchestra for the first time) through the lens of his role in Wes Anderson’s whimsical film The Life Aquatic; his classic Brazilian samba sets the stage.

JULY 2017

JULY 4th FIREWORKS Sunday, July 2, at 7:30 PM SPECTACULAR Monday, July 3, at 7:30 PM *Fireworks* Tuesday, July 4, at 7:30 PM (Non-subscription) JULY FOURTH FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR with HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor U.S. AIR FORCE BAND OF THE GOLDEN WEST

Celebrate Independence Day with three-time Grammy®-winning group Pentatonix, whose hits include of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and “Daft Punk.” The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra joins the multi-platinum-selling recording artists for three spectacular evenings of patriotic music, thrilling fireworks and fun! Half off for kids 12 and under.

NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENT Thursday, July 6, at 8 PM

HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS™ - IN CONCERT

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC JUSTIN FREER, conductor

The Harry Potter™ film series is a once-in-a-lifetime cultural phenomenon that continues to delight millions around the world. Experience the second film in the series in high definition on our big screen while John Williams’ unforgettable music is performed live-to-picture.

HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. J.K. ROWLING’S WIZARDING WORLD™ J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s17)

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 7, at 8 PM Saturday, July 8, at 8 PM

HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN™ - IN CONCERT

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC JUSTIN FREER, conductor

The Harry Potter™ phenomenon continues with the third film of the series. The Los Angeles Philharmonic will perform every note of John Williams’ sensational score while audiences relive the magic of the film projected in high definition on a giant screen.

HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. J.K. ROWLING’S WIZARDING WORLD™ J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s17)

KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, July 9, at 7 PM

BLONDIE · GARBAGE SKY FERREIRA

In the ultimate co-bill, two highly influential forces of nature rock the state with their timeless sounds of punk, disco, rock and pop. Rebellious synth pop, rock and new wave from L.A.’s own Sky Ferreira opens the show.

TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, July 11, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor MISTY COPELAND, MARCELO GOMES, SERGEI POLUNIN, NATALIA OSIPOVA, dancers RENAE WILLIAMS NILES, consulting advisor for dance

TCHAIKOVSKY Selections from Sleeping Beauty Suite, Op.66 Introduction – The Lilac Fairy Panorama Valse TCHAIKOVSKY Swan Lake Suite Act II No. 10 – Scene Act II No. 13 – Moderato assai Marcelo Gomes – White Swan solo from Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake, costume design by Lez Brotherston Act II No. 13 – Tempo di valse Act II No. 13 – Moderato assai Misty Copeland – White Swan solo, choreography by Lev Ivanov, Kevin McKenzie and Marius Petipa ADAM Giselle Suite Act I Introduction Act II, No. 17 Hilarion is killed by the Wilis Act II, No. 21 Giselle and Albrecht Natalia Osipova and Sergei Polunin – Grand Pas de deux and variations, choreography by Marius Petipa after Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot PROKOFIEV Romeo and Juliet Suite Montagues and Capulets (Suite 2 No. 1) The Young Girl Juliet (Suite 2, No. 2) Romeo and Juliet (Suite 1, No. 6) Balcony Scene Misty Copeland and Marcello Gomes – Pas de deux, Choreography by Sir Kenneth MacMillan Death of Tybalt (Suite 1, No. 7)

THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, July 13, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor VIN SCULLY, narrator AMANDA MAJESKI, soprano J’NAI BRIDGES, mezzo-soprano ISSACHAH SAVAGE, tenor RYAN SPEEDO GREEN, bass LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE Grant Gershon, artistic director

COPLAND Fanfare for the Common Man COPLAND Lincoln Potrait BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 14, at 8 PM Saturday, July 15, at 8 PM

TONY BENNETT & DUDAMEL

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor

VERDI Overture to La forza del destino MANCINI Strings on Fire! MANCINI Charade MANCINI VERDI Overture to Nabucco Tony Bennett selections

NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENT Sunday, July 16, at 7 PM

JACK JOHNSON with special guest JAMTOWN featuring DONAVON FRANKENREITER, G. LOVE & CISCO ADLER

After selling out the Bowl on his last two visits, -born singer//surfer Jack Johnson returns with his sunny acoustic style and positive, uplifting, and socially-conscious lyrics – the perfect soundtrack to a summer night.

TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, July 18, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor VIN SCULLY, narrator AMANDA MAJESKI, soprano J’NAI BRIDGES, mezzo-soprano ISSACHAH SAVAGE, tenor RYAN SPEEDO GREEN, bass LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE Grant Gershon, artistic director

COPLAND Fanfare for the Common Man COPLAND Lincoln Potrait BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9

JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, July 19, at 8 PM

ELLA AND DIZZY: 100 YEARS, 1,000 MEMORIES

HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA VINCE MENDOZA, conductor , JANE MONHEIT, LESLIE ODOM, JR., PATRICE, LIZZ WRIGHT, REGINA CARTER, special guests

A DIZZY 100TH CELEBRATION ALL-STAR BAND JON FADDIS, conductor/ BILLY CHILDS, CHARLES McPHERSON, LEWIS NASH, PETER WASHINGTON, special guests

CCH POUNDER, host

An all-star Gillespie big band tears it up with Dizzy’s original charts, followed by today’s vocal stars and performing classics from Ella’s songbook years with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.

THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, July 20, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE Grant Gershon, artistic director

ALL-WAGNER

WAGNER Overture to Tannhauser WAGNER Entrance of the Guests from Tannhauser WAGNER Pilgrims' Chorus from Tannhauser WAGNER Heil! Heil! Der Gnade Wunder Heil! From Tannhauser WAGNER Overture to Der fliegende Hollander (The Flying Dutchman) WAGNER "Mit Gewitter und Strum" from Act I of Der fliegende Hollander WAGNER "Steuermann, lass die Wacht!" from Act III of Der fliegende Hollander WAGNER Introduction to Act III of Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg WAGNER "Wach Auf! Es nahet gen den Tag" & "Ehrt eure deutchen Meister" from Act III of Der Meistersinger WAGNER Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin WAGNER "The Ride of the Valkyries" from Die Walküre

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 21, at 8 PM Saturday, July 22, at 8 PM

KOOL & THE GANG MORRIS DAY & THE TIME VILLAGE PEOPLE

What a night for a “Celebration”! Legendary disco kings the Village People open with unforgettable songs and energetic dance moves. Morris Day & the Time deliver their straight-up old-school funk. And the one-and-only Kool & the Gang cap the night with hit after hit!

SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERTS Sunday, July 23, at 7:30 PM

SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM Music and lyrics by

Conceived and directed on Broadway by

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor YOUTH ORCHESTRA LOS ANGELES (YOLA), special guest

CAST:

SARAH URIARTE BERRY PHILLIP BOYKIN LEWIS CLEALE CARMEN CUSACK CLAYBOURNE ELDER JONATHAN GROFF RUTHIE ANN MILES SOLEA PFEIFFER

SARNA LAPINE, director MICHELE LYNCH, choreographer KEN BILLINGTON, lighting designer

From Follies and to A Little Night Music and Sweeney Todd, Stephen Sondheim’s umpteen Broadway masterpieces assure him a permanent spot among the very top creators of the American musical. This “funny, affectionate and revealing tribute to musical theater’s greatest living and lyricists” (USA Today) should not be missed. Dudamel leads this cabaret-style journey through the extraordinary life and career of Stephen Sondheim.

Benefits YOLA and other LA Phil educational initiatives.

TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, July 25, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC STÉPHANE DENÈVE, conductor GIL SHAHAM, violin

John WILLIAMS Sound the Bells! John WILLIAMS Violin Concerto RESPIGHI Fountains of Rome RESPIGHI Pines of Rome

THURDAY CLASSICS Thursday, July 27, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC RAFAEL PAYARE, conductor JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET,

LISZT Piano Concerto No. 2 TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 28, at 8 PM Saturday, July 29, at 8 PM

MAMMA MIA! Music and lyrics by BENNY ANDERSON and BJÖRN ULVAEUS and some songs with STIG ANDERSON Book by CATHERINE JOHNSON KATHLEEN MARSHALL, director and choreographer

DAVID HOLCENBERG, conductor , Sky DOVE CAMERON, Sophie JAIME CAMIL, Sam TISHA CAMPBELL-MARTIN, Tanya LEA DeLARIA, Rosie HAMISH LINKLATER, Harry JENNIFER NETTLES, Donna STEVEN WEBER, Bill

The Bowl’s annual all-star, staged musical visits the 2001 smash hit about a young woman’s plot to uncover the identity of her father among three of her mother’s former loves all invited to her wedding on a Greek island. Mamma Mia! – filled with ABBA’s timeless songs, including “Dancing Queen” and “Voulez Vous” – will have audiences , dancing and having the time of their lives.

SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERTS Sunday, July 30, at 7:30 PM

MAMMA MIA! Music and lyrics by BENNY ANDERSON and BJÖRN ULVAEUS and some songs with STIG ANDERSON Book by CATHERINE JOHNSON KATHLEEN MARSHALL, director and choreographer

DAVID HOLCENBERG, conductor CORBIN BLEU, Sky DOVE CAMERON, Sophie JAIME CAMIL, Sam TISHA CAMPBELL-MARTIN, Tanya LEA DeLARIA, Rosie HAMISH LINKLATER, Harry JENNIFER NETTLES, Donna STEVEN WEBER, Bill

The Bowl’s annual all-star, staged musical visits the 2001 smash hit about a young woman’s plot to uncover the identity of her father among three of her mother’s former loves all invited to her wedding on a Greek island. Mamma Mia! – filled with ABBA’s timeless songs, including “Dancing Queen” and “Voulez Vous” – will have audiences singing, dancing and having the time of their lives.

AUGUST 2017

TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, August 1, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC MIRGA GRAŽINYTĖ-TYLA, conductor BEATRICE RANA, piano

DEBUSSY Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun TCHAIKOVKSY Piano Concerto No. 1 SIBELIUS Scene with Cranes and Valse triste DEBUSSY La mer

JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, August 2, at 8 PM

THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA – 25th ANNIVERSARY SHOW! JD McPHERSON

Known for singlehandedly resurrecting “rockabilly” in the ‘80s and “swing” in the ‘90s, three-time Grammy®-winning Brian Setzer and his orchestra celebrate their 25th anniversary with this landmark show. Don’t miss this world-class guitarist and band leader.

THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, August 3, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC VASILY PETRENKO, conductor TAMÁS PÁLFALVI, trumpet

STRAUSS Don Juan HUMMEL Trumpet Concerto in E-flat BRAHMS Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, August 4, at 8 PM Saturday, August 5, at 8 PM

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK – IN CONCERT

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC DAVID NEWMAN, conductor

The film that gave the world one of its most iconic movie heroes, Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford), is back and better than ever. Audiences can relive the magic of this swashbuckling adventure as one of John Williams’ best-loved film scores is performed live, while the thrilling film is shown in HD on the Bowl’s big screen.

©1981 Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, August 6, at 7 PM

BELLE AND SEBASTIAN · SPOON KRISTIN KONTROL

Beloved Scottish band Belle and Sebastian deliver delicate melodies over ‘60s-inspired folk-pop. Austin’s Spoon return in support of Hot Thoughts, their bravest, most sonically inventive album to date. Kristin Kontrol, the new solo project from the Dum Dum Girls’ leader, opens.

TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, August 8, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC KARINA CANELLAKIS, conductor MARTIN CHALIFOUR, violin

ALL- MENDELSSOHN

A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Overture Violin Concerto in E minor Symphony No. 4, “Italian”

JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, August 9, at 8 PM

GENTE DE ZONA ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO’S TRIBUTE TO SALSA PEDRITO MARTINEZ, special guest THE PEDRITO MARTINEZ GROUP

Latin Grammy®-winning Gente de Zona mixes reggaetón with traditional Cuban styles for an exuberant party complete with dancers, horns and more. “Africa’s premier diva” Angélique Kidjo brings the sounds of Cuban salsa, and Pedrito Martinez (Grammy® nominee) and his group open with their celebrated blend of Latin jazz and world influences.

THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, August 10, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC NICHOLAS McGEGAN, conductor SIMONE PORTER, violin SHEREZADE PANTHAKI, soprano JUSTINE ARONSON, soprano TIM MEAD, countertenor PACIFIC CHORALE Robert Istad, artistic director

ALL-VIVALDI

Violin Concerto in G major, Op. 4, No. 3 Stabat Mater Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 4, No. 4 Gloria

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, August 11, at 8 PM Saturday, August 12, at 8 PM

DIANA KRALL HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor ALAN BROADBENT, conductor

With her sultry, expressive voice and evocative piano playing, Diana Krall returns to the Hollywood Bowl to mesmerize audiences with her take on the American Songbook. These shows will be some of the Bowl’s most romantic evenings under the stars.

SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERTS Sunday, August 13, at 7:30 PM

CHRIS BOTTI · JEWEL HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor

One is a multiple Grammy®-winning contemporary jazz/pop trumpeter known for his lush melodies and improvisations. The other is the multi-platinum, songwriting folk/pop/country storyteller with her versatile vocals and guitar. Each acclaimed artist joins the orchestra for their own set of enchanting, emotionally honest songs.

TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, August 15, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC KRZYSZTOF URBAŃSKI, conductor BEHZOD ABDURAIMOV, piano

RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 3 MUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition

JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, August 16, at 8 PM

JILL SCOTT ROBERT GLASPER EXPERIMENT

Singer, poet and actress, native Jill Scott makes her Bowl debut with her powerful mix of sensual R&B, jazz, hip hop and spoken word. The Robert Glasper Experiment’s organic, genre-jumping mix of R&B and hip-hop, rooted in jazz, will be firing on all cylinders!

THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, August 17, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC BRAMWELL TOVEY, conductor AARON DIEHL, piano

GERSHWIN Strike Up the Band Overture (arr. Don Rose) ELLINGTON The Handsome Traffic Policeman GERSHWIN “I Got Rhythm” Variations ELLINGTON Night Creature GERSHWIN An American in Paris

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, August 18, at 8 PM *Fireworks* Saturday, August 19, at 8 PM

TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR with FIREWORKS

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC BRAMWELL TOVEY, conductor ELENA URIOSTE, violin THOMAS MESA, cello USC TROJAN MARCHING BAND Arthur C. Bartner, director

ALL-TCHAIKOVSKY

Dances and interludes from Eugene Onegin, The Nutcracker and The Sleeping Beauty Variations on a Rococo Theme 1812 Overture

NON-SUBSCRIPTION Sunday, August 20, at 6 PM

SMOOTH SUMMER JAZZ

DAVE KOZ & LARRY GRAHAM with special guests KENNY LATTIMORE and VALERIE SIMPSON OHIO PLAYERS EPK with EUGE GROOVE, PETER WHITE & KEIKO MATSUI MORGAN JAMES

From the classic smooth jazz of Dave Koz to the funky sounds of the Ohio Players and more, the audience should prepare for a laid-back, groove- filled midsummer evening.

TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, August 22, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor PEKKA KUUSISTO, violin WOMEN OF THE LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE Grant Gershon, artistic director

DANÍEL BJARNASON Scordatura (world premiere, LA Phil co-commission) HOLST The Planets

JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, August 23, at 8 PM

HERBIE HANCOCK

Continuing to re-imagine jazz, the ever-ingenious Oscar- and multiple Grammy®-winning pianist will bring his newest mind-blowing explorations to life with his amazing new band. L.A. native Kamasi Washington’s groundbreaking debut album The Epic and his stunning live performances around the world have brought legacy of 20th century jazz to a new cohort of millennial hip-hop fans and more.

THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, August 24, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor MIAH PERSSON, soprano CHRISTIANNE STOTIJN, mezzo-soprano DAVID PORTILLO, tenor JOHN RELYEA, bass LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE Grant Gershon, artistic director

John ADAMS Harmonium MOZART Requiem

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, August 25, at 8 PM *One Night Only* GIPSY KINGS

The Grammy®-winning band behind “Bamboléo” celebrates 25+ years of flamenco, salsa, and pop fusion perfection in their distinctive style that’s guaranteed to get the party started!

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Saturday, August 26, at 8 PM *One Night Only* BRYAN FERRY with ORCHESTRA HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor CÉCILE McLORIN SALVANT

In his Bowl debut, the iconic British singer- songwriter performs live with orchestra many highlights and hits from his extensive career, both solo and with Roxy Music. Opening will be McClorin Salvant, a young jazz singer with an old soul and truly captivating vocals.

KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, August 27, at 7 PM

PINK MARTINI featuring CHINA FORBES and STORM LARGE CHARO

The internationally beloved Portland band blends genres from cool standards to hot swing with style to burn. The ravishing vocals of China Forbes and Storm Large sail over an irresistible fusion of Brazilian samba, ‘30s Cuban dance, and Parisian café music. The one and only Charo opens the show.

TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, August 29, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC BRAMWELL TOVEY, conductor JOSHUA BELL, violin

STRAVINSKY Fireworks LALO Symphonie espagnole STRAVINSKY Petrushka

JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, August 30, at 8 PM

TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES LAKE STREET DIVE

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue’s brass-knuckle live show blends rock riffs and horn solos with the rolling groove of a New Orleans parade, while Alabama’s high-octane soul band St. Paul & The Broken Bones will blow up the stage with its homegrowns mix of retro and modern blues, soul and gospel.

THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, August 31, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC BRAMWELL TOVEY, conductor PIERRE-LAURENT AIMARD, piano

ALL-BEETHOVEN

Piano Concerto No. 1 Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”

SEPTEMBER 2017

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, September 1, at 8 PM Saturday, September 2, at 8 PM

JOHN WILLIAMS: MAESTRO OF THE MOVIES

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC JOHN WILLIAMS, conductor DAVID NEWMAN, conductor

Continuing a Bowl tradition, legendary composer John Williams returns to conduct many of his greatest moments of movie music magic. David Newman kicks off the evening with more of the best in film music. A selection of clips will be featured on the big screen.

NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENT Sunday, September 3, at 7:30 PM

JOHN WILLIAMS: MAESTRO OF THE MOVIES

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC JOHN WILLIAMS, conductor DAVID NEWMAN, conductor

Legendary composer John Williams returns to conduct many of his greatest moments of movie music magic. David Newman kicks off the evening with more of the best in film music. A selection of clips will be featured on the big screen.

TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, September 5, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC KEN-DAVID MASUR, conductor INON BARNATAN, piano

Alan FLETCHER Piano Concerto (LA Phil commission) DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”

JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, September 6, at 8 PM

QUINCY JONES: THE A&M YEARS

CHRISTIAN McBRIDE, musical director JOHN CLAYTON, conductor with special guests DAVE GRUSIN, SEAN JONES, , GRÉGOIRE MARET, LEWIS NASH, LEE RITENOUR, ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ and VALERIE SIMPSON, plus an all-star big band

RICHARD BONA & MANDEKAN CUBANO

JONAH NILSSON

The evening shines a light of three masterful A&M jazz from , and – from a peak creative time in his life that mirrored a transition in jazz history. Opening the evening are artists who are examples of Quincy’s prodigious ear for talent.

THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, September 7, at 8 PM

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN: FILM WITH ORCHESTRA

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC DAVID NEWMAN, conductor

Singin’ in the Rain (film with live orchestra) Music by Nacio Herb Brown (songs) and Arthur Freed

The LA Phil presents one of the greatest movie musicals of all time – starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds – while a live orchestra performs all that unforgettable music.

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, September 8, at 8 PM *Fireworks* Saturday, September 9, at 8 PM

FIREWORKS : THE MUPPETS TAKE THE BOWL

HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor

It’s time to get things started, to light the lights…the iconic and beloved Muppets will perform a sensational, inspirational live show you’ll never forget! Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, The Great Gonzo and the rest of the zany Muppet gang, including – fresh off their triumphant festival performance – Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem, with legendary rock drummer Animal for this once- in-a-lifetime experience. All this, plus special surprise guests and fireworks!

SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERTS Sunday, September 10, at 7:30 PM *Fireworks* FIREWORKS FINALE: THE MUPPETS TAKE THE BOWL

HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor

It’s time to get things started, to light the lights…the iconic and beloved Muppets will perform a sensational, inspirational live show you’ll never forget! Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, The Great Gonzo and the rest of the zany Muppet gang, including – fresh off their triumphant festival performance – Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem, with legendary rock drummer Animal for this once- in-a-lifetime experience. All this, plus special surprise guests and fireworks!

TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, September 12, at 8 PM

YO-YO MA, cello

BACH The Six Suites for Solo Cello

JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, September 13, at 8 PM

STEVE WINWOOD MAVIS STAPLES

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and rhythm & blues multi-instrumentalist Winwood digs deep into his treasure trove of ‘60s British rock classics, as well as his hits “When You See a Chance” and “Back in the High Life” and other vintage gems. 2016 Kennedy Center Honoree Mavis Staples (“I’ll Take You There,” “Respect Yourself,” and more) promises a joyful, spiritual opening set of unmatched gospel and rhythm & blues masterpieces.

THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, September 14, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC NICHOLAS McGEGAN, conductor KRISTÓF BARÁTI, violin

ALL-MOZART

Overture to Idomeneo Violin Concerto No. 5 Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”

NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENT Saturday, September 16, at 7 PM

CUMBIA AT THE BOWL!

LOS ÁNGELES AZULES with the LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GRUPO CAÑAVERAL · LA SONORA DINAMITA

Celebrate Mexican Independence weekend with some of cumbia’s most beloved artists. A fusion of African and indigenous influences, cumbia is the soundtrack to weddings, quinceañeras and backyard parties across Latin America, and is guaranteed to have everyone on their feet.

NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENT Saturday, September 17, at 6 PM

PACIFIC STANDARD TIME: LA/LA

CAFÉ TACVBA LA SANTA CECILIA GUSTAVO DUDAMEL and the NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF VENEZUELA MON LAFERTE

An epic celebration of our diverse Latin communities, Mexico’s alt-rock scene leader Café Tacvba, LA’s own La Santa Cecilia, the talented musicians of the National Youth Orchestra of Venezuela with Gustavo Dudamel, and Chile’s Mon Laferte complete the concert lineup.

This program is part of Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA, an initiative of the Getty with arts installations across southern California. The presenting sponsor is Bank of America. Major support provided through grants from the Getty Foundation.

NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENT Saturday, September 23, at 8 PM

FLEET FOXES

For their first L.A. show in six years, Fleet Foxes return with the highly anticipated new album the world is waiting to hear. On a remarkable double bill, acclaimed Baltimore duo Beach House revisit the Bowl with beautifully crafted hazy pop tunes.

KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, September 24, at 7 PM

COSMIC JOURNEY

SOLANGE Plus BLOOD ORANGE and special guests KING · KELELA · MOSES SUMNEY · KELSEY LU and more

Powerful and inspiring, and with a No. 1 record closing out last year, Grammy®-winner Solange guides and curates a divine musical journey with soulful special guests to create a historic night at the Hollywood Bowl. The evening features Dev Hynes’ Blood Orange, finding power in danger, exploring provocative themes. This musical collective of and genre-defying artists, celebrates the diversity of experimentation with R&B, folk and jazz.

Programs, dates and artists subject to change. 07.21.17