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HOLLYWOOD BOWL 2013

SAT Opening Night at the Bowl 8pm 22 She & Him 23 REGGAE NIGHT XII 30 Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley JUNE Hollywood Bowl Orchestra • Thomas Wilkins, conductor & SUN SUN 7pm 7pm 2013 Hall of Fame inductees and Joe Perry of Aerosmith Rodney Crowell KCRW’s World Festival Stephen Marley KCRW’s Additional inductee and performers to be announced World Matthew E. White Third World Festival Celebrate summer at our rockin’, season-opening event! Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward, aka She & Him, WITH SPECIAL GUEST The annual Hall of Fame concert honors music FIREWORKS make music for an eternal spring. Grammy legends and concludes with fireworks, in this star-studded The Ghetto Youths Crew (Wayne Marshall, winners Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell Christopher Ellis, Jo Mersa and Black Am I) benefit for the LA Phil and its education programs. celebrate their new CD, Old Yellow Moon.

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Josh Groban 2 3 4 Warner Bros. presents 5 6 Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II JULY July 4th Fireworks TUE WED THU 8pm 8pm Spectacular 7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm • George Daugherty, conductor This exciting new edition adds classics like Duck Amuck; new Los Angeles Philharmonic 3D theatrical animated shorts starring Tweety, Sylvester, Wile Sarah Hicks, conductor FIREWORKS E. Coyote and Road Runner; and many old favorites, including Celebrate the Fourth at the Bowl’s annual party. What’s , Doc? and Tom and Jerry in The Hollywood Bowl. 50% discount for children 12 and under – bring the whole family! LOONEY TUNES: TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. TOM AND JERRY: TM & © Turner Entertainment Co. (s13) RODRIGO Y GABRIELA Tilson Thomas & Mahler 9 Queen Latifah 10 Tchaikovsky’s Fourth 11 Grease Sing-A-Long 13 Rodrigo y Gabriela 14 Los Angeles Philharmonic 8pm Roy Ayers 8pm Los Angeles Philharmonic 8pm Didi Conn (“Frenchy”), host DeVotchKa • Lord Huron 7pm Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor With a voice reminiscent of Etta and Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor Now a Bowl tradition, the Known for exhilarating live shows, KCRW’s Kiera Duffy, Sasha Cooke, soloists , Grease Sing-A-Long World Ella, Queen Latifah entrances with Mexico’s acclaimed duo Festival Los Angeles Master Chorale, cool, sophisticated standards and RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Dubinushka returns with a fun-filled displays an impressive mastery of Grant Gershon, Music Director swinging soul classics. Funky SIBELIUS pre-show performance and the much- shredding. DeVotchKa melts its musical loved movie on the Bowl’s giant screen. MAHLER Symphony No. 2, vibesman Ayers kicks things off. TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4 experiences into an original blend of “Resurrection” 7:30pm pre-show with Sha Na Na rock ’n’ roll. L.A.-based Lord Huron opens. GIL SHAHAM 8:30pm film Elgar’s Cello Concerto 16 Sergio Mendes 17 Symphonie Fantastique 18 Pink Martini 19 20 21 8pm Los Angeles Philharmonic 8pm Herb Alpert 8pm Los Angeles Philharmonic Los Angeles Philharmonic 8pm 8pm 7:30pm Bramwell Tovey, conductor & Lani Hall Bramwell Tovey, conductor Bramwell Tovey, conductor Johannes Moser, cello Martin Chalifour, violin FIREWORKS Alpert & Hall bring sophistication and Transporting audiences from a samba parade in Rio to a 1930s French BRITTEN An American Overture style to the DUKAS Sorcerer’s Apprentice cabaret, the Portland-based Bowl favorites return for a fanciful romp ELGAR Cello Concerto and more. Mendes closes the party GLAZUNOV Violin Concerto with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. For the first time ever, the dazzling SIBELIUS Symphony No. 5 with breezy Rio-pop grooves, such as BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique China Forbes and bewitching Storm Large share the stage and co-helm his signature hit, “The Look of Love.” the playfully diverse 12-piece band. The Rite of Spring 23 25 : The Musical 26 27 28 8pm 8pm Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse 8pm 8pm 7:30pm Los Angeles Philharmonic Los Angeles Philharmonic Music by John Kander Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, conductor Lyrics by Fred Ebb Based on the play Chicago by Maurine Dallas Watkins conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano Augustin Hadelich, violin Brooke Shields, director • Rob Fisher, music director LISZT Totentanz All-star cast to be announced STRAVINSKY Fireworks LISZT Les préludes Winner of six Tony Awards, this brilliantly sexy tale of fame, fortune and TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto RESPIGHI Fountains of Rome all that jazz – set amid the razzle-dazzle of the 1920s – will come to life, STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring SERGIO MENDES RESPIGHI Pines of Rome fully staged and certain to steam up the night with sass, brass and a#$. A Night of Elegance 30 Props to Pops: Dr. John’s 31 Los Angeles Philharmonic 8pm Tribute to 8pm Bernard Labadie, conductor The Blind Boys of Alabama, Katia and Marielle Labèque, pianos Dee Dee Bridgewater, SPECIAL GUESTS Program to include: Terence Blanchard, Nicholas Payton, MENDELSSOHN Concerto in E for Arturo Sandoval, Marcus Belgrave, Two Pianos Wendell Brunious, GUEST TRUMPETERS Additional guests to be announced QUEEN LATIFAH BRAMWELL TOVEY

Haydn’s “London” 1 2 Diana Ross 3 Edward Sharpe 4 8pm 8pm 7pm AUGUST Symphony 8pm The 17-time Grammy winner’s first American icon Diana Ross returns and the Magnetic Zeros KCRW’s Los Angeles Philharmonic hit was released in 1951 and his albums to the Hollywood Bowl to celebrate an The Sun Ra Arkestra World Bernard Labadie, conductor continue to top the charts. Don’t miss unparalleled career that spans more Oliver Mtukudzi Festival this chance to see a true living legend than 40 years, singing her most Karina Gauvin, soprano Folk, pop, jazz, and African music meet Ann Hallenberg, alto doing what he does best! memorable hits, such as “Ain’t No a communal vibe for a captivating, AND Mountain High Enough,” “I’m Coming THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS HAYDN Symphony No. 104, “London” one-of-a-kind live experience. Out,” and “Endless Love.” FEATURING EDIE BRICKELL PERGOLESI Stabat mater Grimaud Plays Brahms 6 Steve Martin 8pm 7 Grimaud Plays Brahms 8 An Evening with 9 10 Dudamel Conducts 11 Los Angeles Philharmonic 8pm Preservation Hall Jazz Band Los Angeles Philharmonic 8pm & Family 8pm 8pm Verdi’s Aida 7:30pm James Gaffigan, conductor Madeleine Peyroux James Gaffigan, conductor Hollywood Bowl Orchestra • David Campbell, conductor Los Angeles Philharmonic Hélène Grimaud, piano Hélène Grimaud, piano Gustavo Dudamel, conductor The iconic comedian/skilled musician Lyle Lovett and His Large Band BEETHOVEN Coriolan Overture BEETHOVEN Coriolan Overture Liudmyla Monastyrska, Aida teams with the Steep Canyon Rangers American legend Willie Nelson returns to share the stage STRAUSS Don Juan and Edie Brickell. Preservation Hall STRAUSS Don Juan Verdi’s opera of ill-fated lovers comes BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 1 BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 1 with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Americana singer/ plays vintage jazz; Peyroux opens with songwriter Lyle Lovett and His Large Band open. to the Bowl. (Concert version) -tinged vocals. This concert benefits the LA Phil Musicians Pension Fund. Dudamel Conducts 13 An Evening with 14 Dudamel Conducts 15 Tchaikovsky Spectacular 16 17 SMOOTH SUMMER JAZZ 18 Verdi’s 8pm Natalie Cole 8pm Verdi’s Requiem 8pm with Fireworks 8pm 8pm Dave Koz & Friends 6pm Summer Horns Tour 2013 Los Angeles Philharmonic Chucho Valdés Los Angeles Philharmonic Los Angeles Philharmonic • Robert Moody, conductor Gustavo Dudamel, conductor Gustavo Dudamel, conductor Santa Clara Vanguard and Pacific Crest, marching bands WITH SPECIAL GUESTS Mindi Abair, Nine-time Grammy winner Natalie Cole Julianna Di Giacomo, Julianna Di Giacomo, returns with a new show featuring her The brass, drums and color guard of top Gerald Albright, Richard Elliot Michelle DeYoung, Vittorio Grigolo, Michelle DeYoung, Vittorio Grigolo, hits plus exciting new material! California bands will augment the LA Phil, Ildebrando D’Arcangelo, soloists Ildebrando D’Arcangelo, soloists Morris Day & The Time Keyboard titan and “dean of Latin jazz” culminating with the thrilling 1812 Overture, FIREWORKS Los Angeles Master Chorale Valdés opens the evening. Los Angeles Master Chorale complete with cannon and pyrotechnics. Jonathan Butler • Yellowjackets : 20 Buddy Guy 21 Magnificent 22 23 24 Goat Rodeo 25 Eternal Echoes 8pm Funky Meters 8pm Mendelssohn 8pm Los Angeles Philharmonic 8pm 8pm Yo-Yo Ma – Stuart Duncan 7pm Mary-Mitchell Campbell, conductor Edgar Meyer – Chris Thile KCRW’s Los Angeles Philharmonic A Chicago pioneer, #30 of Rolling Los Angeles Philharmonic World Itzhak Perlman, violin Nicholas McGegan, conductor Stone’s “100 Greatest ,” a Emmy and Tony-winning actress Kristin FIREWORKS with guest Aoife O’Donovan Festival Cantor , tenor six-time Grammy winner and Kennedy Ray Chen, violin Chenoweth returns with her first solo show, Astounding virtuosos expand musical Center Honoree, Guy makes a welcome Conservatory Band ALL-MENDELSSOHN created for the Bowl. The popular star will perform from horizons from Celtic and bluegrass to return. NOLA’s Funky Meters mix funk, Eternal Echoes: Songs and Dances for Hebrides Overture; Violin Concerto her Broadway, TV, film and recording successes (Wicked, jazzy improvisations and beyond. blues and dance grooves. Glee and more!), plus songs from iconic movies. the Soul Symphony No. 3, “Scottish”

WAYNE SHORTER The Russian Resistance 27 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 28 Beethoven’s Third 29 : 30 31 The Big Picture: 9/1 ® Los Angeles Philharmonic 8pm Quartet 8pm Piano Concerto 8pm Maestro of the Movies 8pm 8pm A Night at the Oscars 7:30pm Leon Botstein, conductor WITH Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, Brian Los Angeles Philharmonic Los Angeles Philharmonic Hollywood Bowl Orchestra Jennifer Koh, violin Blade AND SPECIAL GUEST David Afkham, conductor John Williams, conductor David Newman, conductor PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No. 2 ACS: Geri Allen, Terri Lyne Carrington, Paul Lewis, piano , special guest narrator Celebrate music and films honored by SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 7, Esperanza Spalding BRAHMS Tragic Overture The incomparable composer returns with Raiders of the the Academy of Motion Picture Arts “Leningrad” Joe Lovano and Dave Douglas BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3 Lost Ark, Star Wars and more, plus a special tribute to and Sciences with scenes on the Bowl’s ® Quintet: “Sound Prints” BRAHMS Symphony No. 2 director Blake Edwards and composer . big screen. Produced in cooperation with A.M.P.A.S.

Music by Glass — 5 Blue Man Group 6 7 ABBA Fest 8 SEPTEMBER Dance by Diavolo 8pm Hollywood Bowl Orchestra 8pm 8pm Sing along to all the hits – 7pm Mozart & Beethoven 3 Los Angeles Philharmonic Thomas Wilkins, conductor including “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” 8pm Bramwell Tovey, conductor • Diavolo In a unique show with full orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic FIREWORKS “The Winner Takes It All” and more – Nicholas McGegan, conductor ADAMS The Chairman Dances renowned entertainment phenomenon will with Waterloo, the world’s best ABBA Nathan Cole, violin • Carrie Dennis, PROKOFIEV Romeo and Juliet Suite delight and inspire with an ingenious blend tribute band, direct from Sweden. of music, comedy and theatrics. includes: MOZART Sinfonia concertante, GLASS Symphony No. 3 / Fluid Infinities K. 364; BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 1 THOMAS WILKINS (LA Phil-commissioned world-premiere choreography) Romantic Favorites 10 George Benson 11 Czech Mates 12 FIREWORKS FINALE 13 14 15 Los Angeles Philharmonic 8pm Inspiration Tour – 8pm Los Angeles Philharmonic 8pm Earth, Wind & Fire 8pm 8pm 7:30pm Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conductor A Tribute to Jakub Hr˚uša, conductor Hollywood Bowl Orchestra • Thomas Wilkins, conductor Daniil Trifonov, piano Dianne Reeves Simon Trpcˇeski, piano In an electrifying return to the Bowl, the beloved masters of funk, FIREWORKS GERSHWIN Cuban Overture; SMETANA Šárka from Má vlast soul and R&B will groove through their legendary hits, including The great jazz /vocalist pays “Shining Star,” “After The Love Has Gone,“ “September” and many more. Porgy and Bess: Symphonic Picture tribute to the legendary Nat King Cole. PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 3 RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 2 Dianne Reeves is the perfect DVORˇÁK Symphony No. 6 ADAM SCHOENBERG new work complement.

Sing-A-Long 21 M83 WITH THE 22 Vampire Weekend 28 The xx 29 Sound of Music SAT Hollywood Bowl Orchestra SUN Beirut SAT Chromatics SUN 6pm 7pm 8pm 7pm Melissa Peterman, host pre-show Phantogram KCRW’s World Festival N.Y.’s pop adventurers return to the London trio The xx 7:30pm Everyone’s favorite sing-along film French-born M83 (Anthony Gonzalez) makes his Bowl with a new record, Modern daringly lends cerebral returns to the Bowl’s big screen. Bowl debut, with orchestra. Vampires of the City. Renaissance man electronics to modern pop Bring your costume (for the called his Grammy-nominated Hurry Up, We’re Zach Condon and his band Beirut blend and R&B. Portland’s pre-show parade) and warm up your Dreaming “vibrant, elegant and unpredictable.” traditional European music with modern Chromatics open. vocal cords for this beloved event. N.Y. electronic pop duo Phantogram opens. American rock.