2016 SEASON Chronological Listing of Events

JUNE 2016

PLAYBOY FESTIVAL Saturday, June 11, at 3 PM (Non-subscription) PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL JOHN BATISTE & STAY HUMAN SETH MacFARLANE with conductor JOEL McNEELY CÉCILE McLORIN SALVANT LOS VAN VAN NATURALLY 7 THE BAD PLUS JOSHUA REDMAN JOEY ALEXANDER TRIO JOHN BEASLEY’S MONK’estra 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

PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL Sunday, June 12, at 3 PM (Non-subscription) PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL FOURPLAY SILVER ANNIVERSARY with , , and JANELLE MONÁE THE ROBERT CRAY BAND Celebrates B.B. KING with special guests SONNY LANDRETH and ROY GAINES PETE ESCOVEDO ORCHESTRA featuring SHEILA E., JUAN and PETER MICHAEL and SAX APPEAL featuring special guests JIMMY HEATH, , , WILLIE JONES III BIG CHIEF DONALD HARRISON JR. and the CONGO NATION – NEW ORLEANS CULTURAL GROUP LIV WARFIELD aTUNDE ADJUAH Presents STRETCH MUSIC ANTHONY STRONG CSUN JAZZ BAND directed by MATT HARRIS

Master of Ceremonies GEORGE LOPEZ

OPENING NIGHT AT THE Saturday, June 18, at 8 PM HOLLYWOOD BOWL *Fireworks* OPENING NIGHT at the BOWL with STEELY DAN (Non-subscription) HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor

Steely Dan – with founders Walter Becker and Donald Fagan – performs with orchestra for the first time in this kick-off to the Bowl season, supporting music education. The Grammy®-winning Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famers will treat audiences to their trend-setting jazz-rock blend has sold more than 40 million records, treat the audience to selections from The Dan’s four-decade catalog, rich with blazing solo work, infectious tunes, bodacious harmonies, irresistible grooves and sleek, subversive lyrics.

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

For packages (reception, dinner, prime seating), call 213.972.3051.

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

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

Audience members can wear costumes, get in the act with a provided interactive fun-pack, and sing their hearts out along with thousands of fans filling the hills with song in this festive special screening of the beloved Oscar®-winning movie!

KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, June 26, at 7 PM

REGGAE NIGHT XV BURNING SPEAR COCOA TEA · ETANA

Celebrate the 15th annual night of reggae at the Bowl, featuring Grammy®-winning roots reggae godfather Burning Spear in his final performance in California.

JULY 2016

NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENT Friday, July 1, at 8 PM

A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION with Special guests to include: CHRISTINE DiGIALLONARDO, SARAH JAROSZ, HEATHER MASSE, AOIFE O’DONOVAN, SARA WATKINS

The celebrated American humorist will make his final Los Angeles appearance as host of the treasured radio broadcast A Prairie Home Companion. This special evening features the unique blend of music, storytelling, and comedy that audiences have come to adore.

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

Celebrate Independence Day with the legendary rock ‘n’ roll band with horns, Chicago! The Grammy®-winning hit-makers (“Saturday in the Park,” “You’re the Inspiration”) appear in three spectacular evenings featuring patriotic music and thrilling fireworks.

Half off for kids 12 and under.

NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENT Wednesday, July 5, at 8 PM

HARRY POTTER and the SORCERER’S STONE – IN CONCERT JUSTIN FREER, conductor

The Harry Potter film series is one of those one-in-a- lifetimes cultural phenomena that continue to delight millions of fans around the world. As the LA Phil performs every note from ’ unforgettable score to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the audience will be able to relive the magic of the full film in HD on the Bowl’s big screen.

HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s16)

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 8, at 8 PM Saturday, July 9, at 8 PM

STAR TREK – IN CONCERT LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC DAVID NEWMAN, conductor

Director J.J. Abrams re-exhilarated the iconic Star Trek franchise (now 50!) with one of the most exciting and irresistible blockbusters in recent movie-going history: Star Trek (2009). Experience it as never before, shown in HD on the Bowl’s big screen, and reach warp speed as ’s thrilling score is performed live-to-picture.

©2009 Paramount Pictures ™CBS Studios, Inc.

KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, July 10, at 7 PM

PET SOUNDS with BRIAN WILSON AL JARDINE & BLONDIE CHAPLIN M. WARD

Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys' co-founder and genius behind the ’60s sound of America, returns to the Hollywood Bowl stage for the 50th anniversary of Pet Sounds. The mythical masterpiece and greatest hits will come to life with fellow members Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin and the sun-swept harmonies of songs like “Wouldn't it Be Nice” and “God Only Knows” that influenced The Beatles, Radiohead, and David Bowie. Portland-based singer// producer and multi-instrumentalist M. Ward celebrates his latest release, More Rain.

TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, July 12, at 8 PM

GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor LANG LANG,

TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No. 1 RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade

THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, July 14, at 8 PM

WEST SIDE STORY Based on a Conception of JEROME ROBBINS Book by ARTHUR LAURENTS Music by Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor Additional artists to be announced

In a concert performance conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, this poignant, provocative and emotionally powerful musical takes the audience back to the mid-1950s and New York’s Upper West Side, where racial and social tensions run high. Hear many of Bernstein’s most famous songs: “Maria,” “America,” “Somewhere” and “Tonight.”

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 15, at 8 PM Saturday, July 16, at 8 PM

DIANA ROSS

With her soulful voice and nonstop glamour, magnetic Motown legend returns to the Bowl, performing hits like “Stop! In the Name of Love,” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” and “I’m Coming Out.” As an actress, singer and producer, this superstar shines and defines what it means to be an icon.

TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, July 19, at 8 PM

WEST SIDE STORY Based on a Conception of JEROME ROBBINS Book by ARTHUR LAURENTS Music by LEONARD BERNSTEIN Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor Additional artists to be announced

In a concert performance conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, this poignant, provocative and emotionally powerful musical takes the audience back to the mid-1950s and New York’s Upper West Side, where racial and social tensions run high. Hear many of Bernstein’s most famous songs: “Maria,” “America,” “Somewhere” and “Tonight.”

JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, July 20, at 8 PM

YES WE CAN CAN: AN ALLEN TOUSSAINT SALUTE DR. JOHN & THE NITE TRIPPERS THE ALLEN TOUSSAINT BAND IRMA THOMAS and CYRILLE NEVILLE, special guests GALACTIC

New Orleans’ finest: Dr. John, The Allen Toussaint Band, and Galactic celebrate the late legendary New Orleans , producer, performer and humanitarian, whose hits include “Southern Nights,” “Yes We Can Can” and “Working in the Coal Mine,” with their own sets and special guests.

THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, July 21, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor YUJA WANG, piano

GERSHWIN Symphonic Suite from Porgy and Bess RAVEL Piano Concerto in G GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue RAVEL Bolero

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 22, at 8 PM Saturday, July 23, at 8 PM

“WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor STRAIGHT NO CHASER

With over 30 years of fearless irreverence Weird Al’s pop culture parodies and original satire have defined a recording genre all his own. Appearing for the first time with full orchestra, the four-time Grammy®- winner brings his Mandatory World Tour and a treasure trove of hits to the stage of the Hollywood Bowl. A capella group Straight No Chaser kick off the evening.

SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERTS Sunday, July 24, at 7:30 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor JULIANNA DI GIACOMO, Tosca FABIO SARTORI, Cavaradossi FALK STRUCKMANN, Scarpia JOHN DEL CARLO, Sacristan ANDREW CRAIG BROWN, Angelotti LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE Grant Gershon, artistic director

PUCCINI Tosca

TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, July 26, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC MIRGA GRAŽINYTĖ-TYLA, conductor JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET, piano LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE Grant Gershon, artistic director

BEETHOVEN Leonore Overture No. 3 BEETHOVEN Choral Fantasy RAVEL Mother Goose Suite RAVEL Daphnis and Chloé Suite No. 2

THURDAY CLASSICS Thursday, July 28, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC CRISTIAN MĂCELARU, conductor NICOLA BENEDETTI, violin

COPLAND An Outdoor Overture Violin Concerto (West Coast premiere, LA Phil commission) COPLAND Symphony No. 3

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 29, at 8 PM Saturday, July 30, at 8 PM

A CHORUS LINE Book by James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante Music by Marvin Hamlisch Lyrics by Edward Kleban Conceived and Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett

Original direction and choreography restaged by BAAYORK LEE PATRICK VACCARIELLO, conductor

Cast TBA

The groundbreaking show about life as a dancer auditioning for a Broadway musical, with its unforgettable score and riveting real-life story, is the Bowl’s annual, fully-staged production. From “I Hope I Get It” to “The Music and the Mirror” and “One,” united by the iconic choreography of visionary Michael Bennett, A Chorus Line’s music and message remain fresh and true, capturing the excitement and drama that all performers face, having chosen a life on the stage…in one thrilling sensation of a musical!

A Chorus Line will be presented without intermission.

SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERTS Sunday, July 31, at 7:30 PM

A CHORUS LINE Book by James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante Music by Marvin Hamlisch Lyrics by Edward Kleban Conceived and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett

Original direction and choreography restaged by BAAYORK LEE PATRICK VACCARIELLO, conductor

Cast TBA

The groundbreaking show about life as a dancer auditioning for a Broadway musical, with its unforgettable score and riveting real-life story, is the Bowl’s annual, fully-staged production. From “I Hope I Get It” to “The Music and the Mirror” and “One,” united by the iconic choreography of visionary Michael Bennett, A Chorus Line’s music and message remain fresh and true, capturing the excitement and drama that all performers face, having chosen a life on the stage…in one thrilling sensation of a musical!

A Chorus Line will be presented without intermission.

AUGUST 2016

TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, August 2, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor ANGEL ROMERO, guitar

PIAZZOLLA Tangazo Lalo SCHIFRIN Concierto de la Amistad (world premiere) GINASTERA Four Dances from Estancia PIAZZOLLA Selection of tangos

JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, August 3, at 8 PM

GLADYS KNIGHT TOWER OF POWER

The Empress of Soul, seven-time Grammy® winner Gladys Knight, continues her decades-long reign as R&B royalty. The award-winning singer has recorded more than 38 albums and scored No. 1 hits in Pop, Gospel, R&B and Adult Contemporary, including such classics as “Midnight Train to Georgia,” “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “If I Were Your Woman,” and “Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye).” Timeless horn titans Tower of Power open the evening, continuing their legacy of more than 45 years of soulful urban jazz.

THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, August 4, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC BEN GERNON, conductor JANNI YOUNGE of Handspring Puppet Company

DEBUSSY La mer BRITTEN Four Sea Interludes STRAVINSKY The Firebird

Stravinsky’s Firebird takes over the stage of the Hollywood Bowl with larger-than-life puppets and choreography created by Janni Younge of Handspring Puppet Company, the craftsmen and engineers behind Broadway sensation War Horse.

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, August 5, at 8 PM *Fireworks* Saturday, August 6, at 8 PM

TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR with FIREWORKS LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE ALEX HAMMOUDI GILLIAN MURPHY HEE SEO CORY STEARNS USC TROJAN MARCHING BAND

TCHAIKOVSKY selections from Swan Lake TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 Overture

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

SUFJAN STEVENS KURT VILE and THE VIOLATORS IBEYI

Sufjan Stevens’ performances juxtapose quiet intimate moments with epic audio-visual crescendos, sometimes within the same song. Kurt Vile evokes dusty-hazy Americana roots with a dash of psychedelia, and the French-Cuban sisters Ibeyi open.

TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, August 9, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC ANDREW MANZE, conductor ARABELLA STEINBACHER, violin

MOZART Don Giovanni Overture MOZART Violin Concerto No. 5 MOZART Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”

JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, August 10, at 8 PM

50 YEARS of JEFF BECK BETH HART, special guest Plus other surprise guests BUDDY GUY

Celebrated guitarist and Rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame inductee Jeff Beck marks 50 momentous years of electrifying live performances with this very special appearance. One of the most widely acclaimed guitarists in popular music, Beck is known for his wild mix of blues, funk, and jazz rock, as well as collaborations with countless luminaries. Legendary Chicago bluesman, the Real Deal, Buddy Guy performs prior.

THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, August 11, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC ANDREW MANZE, conductor FRANCESCO PIEMONTESI, piano

BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 4 SCHUBERT Symphony No. 9, “Great C-major”

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, August 12, at 8 PM *Fireworks* Saturday, August 13, at 8 PM

AN OLYMPIC CARNIVAL with SERGIO MENDES & 50 YEARS OF BRASIL ‘66 HERB ALPERT and LANI HALL, special guests DIANNE REEVES and ROMERO LUBAMBO, special guests HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor ANGEL BLUE, soprano VIVER BRASIL

Olympic fever hits the Bowl with a salute to the XXXI Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro. The scintillating samba/pop rhythms of Grammy®-winner Sergio Mendes, celebrating the 50th anniversary of his influential band Brasil ’66 provides an electrifying evening of samba, capoeira, Bloco-Afro drummers and fireworks!

SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERTS Sunday, August 14, at 7:30 PM

RODRIGO Y GABRIELA HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor

Mexican guitar heroes Rodrigo y Gabriela return with their virtuosic mix of epic licks and intimate instrumentals for a magical collaboration with orchestra. Taking influences from the world of Latin, jazz, rock and heavy metal, the pair’s high energy performances create a six-string sound like no other.

TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, August 16, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC NICHOLAS McGEGAN, conductor SUSAN GRAHAM, mezzo-soprano LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE Grant Gershon, artistic director

ALL-HANDEL

Coronation Anthem No. 1, Zadok the Priest “The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba” from Solomon Ariodante, HWV33 – “Scherza infida” Ariodante, HWV33 – “Dopo notte” “Awake the Trumpet’s Lofty Sound” from Samson Water Music Suite No. 2 in D, HWV 349 Xerxes, HWV40 – “Ombra mai fu” Xerxes, HWV40 – “Se bramate” Royal Fireworks Music Hallelujah from Messiah

JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, August 17, at 8 PM

THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO RAY CHARLES starring MACEO PARKER featuring A TRIBUTE TO THE RAY CHARLES ORCHESTRA also featuring A TRIBUTE TO THE RAELETTES CHRISTIAN McBRIDE BIG BAND , special guest

Legendary saxophonist Maceo Parker, known for his work with James Brown and Prince, over 25 years of solo work, and as a bandleader in his own right, leads a tribute to Ray Charles, Ray’s orchestra and the Raelettes. Master Christian McBride showcases his talent on bass while driving his Grammy®-winning big band, with special guest Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire.

THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, August 18, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC NICHOLAS McGEGAN, conductor GARRICK OHLSSON, piano

WEBER Overture to Oberon MOZART Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466 SCHUMANN Symphony No. 3, “Rhenish”

Conductor Nicholas McGegan leads a program of music inspired by the personal taste of innovative French landscape painter Théodore Rousseau (1812- 1867), a true “mélomane,” or music lover. Videos made in collaboration with The J. Paul Getty Museum provide insight into the artist’s relationship with the music that fired his passions of his Romantic generation.

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, August 19, at 8 PM One Night Only! BEN HARPER & THE INNOCENT CRIMINALS LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC THOMAS WILKINS, conductor CITY AND COLOUR

Three-time Grammy® winner Ben Harper and his recently reunited band perform for the first time with full orchestra. The soulful singer-songwriter who has achieved worldwide acclaim along with his stellar band will perform songs from their celebrated career and new album Call It What It Is. City and Colour (solo) opens with introspective folk rock melodies.

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Saturday, August 20, at 8 PM One Night Only! BRANDI CARLILE OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW

Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile captures the raw and powerful sound of true Rock ‘n’ Roll celebrating her sixth album, The Firewatcher’s Daughter. High- energy old-time string band Old Crow Medicine Show has won two Grammys®, been inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, and gone platinum with their re- imagined Dylan song, “Wagon Wheel.”

KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, August 21, at 7 PM

THE SILK ROAD ENSEMBLE with YO-YO MA

World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma and his innovative brainchild, The Silk Road Ensemble, bring their collaborative excellence to the Bowl stage for an exciting evening of world music exploration. Made up of performers and from more than 20 countries and lauded as “vibrant and virtuosic” The Wall Street Journal, the ensemble encompasses musical traditions from around the globe.

TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, August 23, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC JOANA CARNEIRO, conductor , violin

KORNGOLD Violin Concerto BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5

JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, August 24, at 8 PM

HERBIE HANCOCK, and BOOKER T – STAX REVUE

Showcasing groundbreaking musical explorations, jazz musical titans Hancock, Shorter and Miller bring their influential music to life in the epic surrounds of the Hollywood Bowl. Booker T journeys through soul, blues and R&B to open the evening.

THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, August 25, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC BRAMWELL TOVEY, conductor MARI SAMUELSEN, violin HÅKON SAMUELSEN, cello

HERRMANN Vertigo Scène d’Amour HORNER Pas de Deux BERNSTEIN On the Waterfront (Symphonic Suite from the film) GERSHWIN Shall We Dance Finale and Coda

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, August 26, at 8 PM Saturday, August 27, at 8 PM

CULTURE CLUB LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC BRAMWELL TOVEY, conductor

Since their inception in 1981, U.K. sensation Culture Club has sold more than 50 million records worldwide, led by their classic hits “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me,” “Karma Chameleon,” and “I’ll Tumble 4 Ya.” The original lineup, fronted by the iconic British singer/songwriter Boy George, takes the Bowl stage to perform for the first time with full orchestra as well as with a 15-piece band.

SMOOTH SUMMER JAZZ Sunday, August 28, at 6 PM (Non-subscription) SMOOTH SUMMER JAZZ GEORGE BENSON AVERAGE WHITE BAND JEFF LORBER FUSION TO GROVER, WITH LOVE, featuring JASON MILES

The Bowl proudly presents its summer mini-festival of the finest smooth jazz artists, including: 10-time Grammy®-winner George Benson; the funky soul sounds of Average White Band; the compelling, contemporary groove of Jeff Lorber Fusion; and Jason Miles’ To Grover, With Love, a tribute to smooth jazz founding father Grover Washington, Jr.

TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, August 30, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC BRAMWELL TOVEY, conductor IQBAL KHAN, director BILL BARCLAY, adaptation Featuring actors from SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE

SHAKESPEARE IN THE BOWL

KORNGOLD Much Ado About Nothing Suite, Op. 11 SCHMITT Antoine et Cléopatre Suite No. 1 BERLIOZ Roméo et Juliette: “Queen Mab” Scherzo TCHAIKOVSKY Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy Overture

In celebration of the Bard, the LA Phil collaborates with Shakespeare’s Globe in honor of his death 400 years ago. Classic scenes will be acted out along with music inspired by the timeless plays.

JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, August 31, at 8 PM

The Academy Celebrates THE BLACK MOVIE II MARCUS MILLER PHILIP BAILEY, VERDINE WHITE and RALPH JOHNSON of EARTH, WIND AND FIRE, special guests FULL FORCE, special guests Additional special guests to be announced CRAIG ROBINSON, host HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA VINCE MENDOZA, conductor

By popular demand, Grammy®-winner Marcus Miller and acclaimed producer/director Reginald Hudlin reprise the Bowl’s 2014 Black Movie Soundtrack event with new clips and some funky favorites. Film star and comedian Craig Robinson hosts this soulful celebration of black cinema classics.

Produced in cooperation with A.M.P.A.S.®

SEPTEMBER 2016

THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, September 1, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC BRAMWELL TOVEY, conductor IQBAL KHAN, director BILL BARCLAY, adaptation Featuring actors from SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE

SHAKESPEARE IN THE BOWL

KORNGOLD Much Ado About Nothing Suite, Op. 11 SCHMITT Antoine et Cléopatre Suite No. 1 BERLIOZ Roméo et Juliette: “Queen Mab” Scherzo TCHAIKOVSKY Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy Overture In celebration of the Bard, the LA Phil collaborates with Shakespeare’s Globe in honor of his death 400 years ago. Classic scenes will be acted out along with music inspired by the timeless plays.

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, September 2, at 8 PM Saturday, September 3, at 8 PM

JOHN WILLIAMS: MAESTRO OF THE MOVIES LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC JOHN WILLIAMS, conductor DAVID NEWMAN, conductor

Following the record-breaking success of : The Force Awakens, incomparable composer John Williams returns to the Hollywood Bowl to conduct music form the new score, along with other favorite themes from a galaxy far, far, away. Bowl movie night maestro David Newman conducts a thrilling first half of classics, including a selection of clips shown on the big screen.

NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENT Sunday, September 4, at 7:30 PM

JOHN WILLIAMS: MAESTRO OF THE MOVIES LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC JOHN WILLIAMS, conductor DAVID NEWMAN, conductor

Following the record-breaking success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, incomparable composer John Williams returns to the Hollywood Bowl to conduct music form the new score, along with other favorite themes from a galaxy far, far, away. Bowl movie night maestro David Newman conducts a thrilling first half of film score classics, including a selection of clips shown on the big screen.

TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, September 6, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC MIGUEL HARTH-BEDOYA, conductor MARTIN CHALIFOUR, violin

J. STRAUSS Emperor Waltz J. STRAUSS Thunder and Lightning Polka KREISLER Selections for violin and orchestra R. STRAUSS Ein Heldenleben

Celebrating Principal Concertmaster Martin Chalifour’s 20th season at the Bowl, this program features him performing favorites on Fritz Kreisler’s own Strad.

JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, September 7, at 8 PM

CARLOS VIVES

One of Colombia’s greatest artists, multiple Grammy®-winning singer/composer/actor brings his pioneering mix of traditional Columbian folk music and irresistible pop beats to the Bowl for the first time, including some of his greatest hits as “Volví a Nacer” “El Mar de Sus Ojos” and “.”

THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, September 8, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC LUDOVIC MORLOT, conductor ATE9; BODYTRAFFIC; LA DANCE PROJECT

Adam SCHOENBERG Bounce Daniel WOHL Replicate Part 2 (world premiere, LA Phil commission) Esa-Pekka SALONEN Helix STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring

Ludovic Morlot leads the LA Phil in an exciting evening of dance featuring three dynamic L.A. dance companies which will bring to life the works of three outstanding L.A.-based composers. The powerful rhythms of Stravinsky’s Rite complete the program.

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, September 9, at 8 PM *Fireworks* Saturday, September 10, at 8 PM

FIREWORKS FINALE with JEFF LYNNE’S ELO HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor

It’s been nearly 30 years since ELO has toured in the United States, but visionary songwriter, singer and producer Jeff Lynne and his band join the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra to close out the season with a supersonic flight through a glittering galaxy of songs, such as “Mr. Blue Sky,” “Do Ya,” and “Evil Woman.”

SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERTS Sunday, September 11, at 7:30 PM *Fireworks* FIREWORKS FINALE with JEFF LYNNE’S ELO HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor

It’s been nearly 30 years since ELO has toured in the United States, but visionary songwriter, singer and producer Jeff Lynne and his band join the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra to close out the season with a supersonic flight through a glittering galaxy of songs, such as “Mr. Blue Sky,” “Do Ya,” and “Evil Woman.”

TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, September 13, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC LUDOVIC MORLOT, conductor GAUTIER CAPUÇON, cello

FAURÉ Masques et bergamasques, Op. 112 SAINT-SAËNS Cello Concerto No. 1 RAVEL Rapsodie espagnole RAVEL La valse

JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, September 14, at 8 PM

SING THE TRUTH Celebrating , Dinah Washington, Eartha Kitt and Starring PATTI AUSTIN, , , JUDITH HILL & LEDISI With special guest FREDDY COLE

Five outstanding contemporary female stars celebrate the legacies of four iconic and unforgettable women whose talents and pioneering spirit live on.

THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, September 15, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC ANDRÉ DE RIDDER, conductor AVI AVITAL, mandolin

VIVALDI The Four Seasons BRAHMS Serenade No. 1

NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENT Saturday, September 17, at 7 PM

BRAINFEEDER AT THE BOWL FLYING LOTUS FUNKADELIC featuring GEORGE CLINTON & PARLIAMENT THUNDERCAT SHABAZZ PALACES THE GASLAMP KILLER

Oozing through Los Angeles since 2008 on its own space-time curve, the “beat scene” family makes its way to the Bowl for an epic night of sounds from the Brainfeeder trust. Be there to celebrate the evolution – and revolution – of beat-minded music, from electronic and deconstructed jazz, to futuristic R&B and instrumental hip hop.

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

KRAFTWERK 3-D

Electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk continue their streak of highly acclaimed 3-D concerts by undertaking their first Hollywood Bowl appearance. With their visions of the future, Kraftwerk created the soundtrack for our digital age of the 21st century. Bringing together music, computer animations and performance art, their 3-D concerts a true “Gesamtkunstwerk – a total work of art.”

NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENT Saturday, September 24, at 8 PM

SIGUR RÓS

Iceland’s Sigur Rós return to the Bowl for the first time in a decade. Promising a brand new show, they will draw on their illustrious seven-album career, while fixing their gaze firmly on what’s around the corner. As ever with Sigur Rós, expect heartbreaking beauty, breathtaking drama and an unforgettable musical experience.

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

BLOC PARTY BOB MOULD EZRA FURMAN

Trailblazers, heroes, outcasts and rebels unite as untethered energies come out for one glorious night of dance, punk and pop.

Program, dates and artists subject to change. 05.13.16