L.A. Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl - Tickets $2 each TANGO UNDER THE STARS WITH DUDAMEL - Tuesday, August 2 - 8pm
ARTISTS Los Angeles Philharmonic Gustavo Dudamel, conductor Angel Romero, guitar Seth Asarnow, bandoneon Tango Buenos Aires
PROGRAM PIAZZOLLA: Tangazo SCHIFRIN: Concierto de la Amistad (world premiere) Intermission GINASTERA: Four Dances from Estancia PIAZZOLLA: Selection of Tangos La Muerte del Angel Adios Nonino Oblivion Libertango
ABOUT THIS PERFORMANCE Gustavo Dudamel accents the colors, rhythms, and passion of music by leading composers from Argentina in this invigorating evening under the stars.
AN OLYMPIC CARNIVAL SERGIO MENDES & 50 YEARS OF BRASIL ‘66 - Friday, August 12 - 8pm
ARTISTS Sergio Mendes Brasil ’66 Herb Alpert, special guest Lani Hall, special guest Dianne Reeves, special guest Romero Lubambo, special guest Angel Blue, soprano Viver Brasil Raiz Brazil Dance Company Hollywood Bowl Orchestra Thomas Wilkins, conductor
ABOUT THIS PERFORMANCE Olympic fever hits the Bowl as we salute the XXXI Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro. Dance to the scintillating samba/pop rhythms of Grammy® winner Sergio Mendes, celebrating the 50th anniversary of his influential band, Brasil ’66 – an electrifying evening of samba, capoeira, Bloco-Afro drummers and fireworks!
THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO RAY CHARLES STARRING MACEO PARKER • CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE BIG BAND, WITH SPECIAL GUEST PHILIP BAILEY - Wednesday, August 17 - 8pm
ARTISTS Maceo Parker A Tribute to the Ray Charles Orchestra A Tribute to the Raelettes Christian McBride Big Band Philip Bailey, special guest
ABOUT THIS PERFORMANCE 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 musician Christian McBride showcases his talent on bass while driving his Grammy-winning big band, with special guest Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire.
Contact Teresa Kelly at [email protected] for tickets L.A. Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl - Tickets $2 each CINEMATIC SOUNDS - Thursday, August 25 - 8pm
ARTISTS Los Angeles Philharmonic Bramwell Tovey, conductor Mari Samuelsen, violin Håkon Samuelsen, cello
PROGRAM HERRMANN: Vertigo: Scène d’Amour Herrmann: VertigoProgram Notes HORNER: Pas de Deux BERNSTEIN: On the Waterfront (Symphonic Suite from the film) GERSHWIN: Shall We Dance: Finale and Coda
ABOUT THIS PERFORMANCE Bramwell Tovey leads a dazzling program of music by film composers, with a new double concerto from the late James Horner played by the Norwegian brother/sister duo that commissioned it.
SHAKESPEARE AT THE BOWL - Tuesday, August 30 - 8pm
ARTISTS Los Angeles Philharmonic Bramwell Tovey, conductor Iqbal Khan, director Bill Barclay, adaptation Featuring actors from Shakespeare’s Globe Janie Dee, Cleopatra and Beatrice Simon Paisley-Day, Antony and Benedick Brendan O’Hea, Enobarbus and Mercurio Cassie Layton, Charmain and Juliet Tom Kanji, Eros and Romeo
PROGRAM KORNGOLD: Much Ado About Nothing Suite, Op 11 SCHMITT: Antoine et Cleopatre Suite No. 1 Intermission BERLIOZ: Roméo et Juliette: Queen Mab Scherzo TCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy Overture
ABOUT THIS PERFORMANCE All’s well that’s Bramwell in this celebration of the Bard, a collaboration with Shakespeare’s Globe in honor of his death 400 years ago. You’ll revel in classic scenes acted out, and you’ll hear music inspired by the timeless plays.
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Los Angeles Philharmonic tickets are provided through the Community Connections program. $2 donation per ticket is requested to cover handling charges.
Tickets will be distributed on a first-come/first-served basis. Priority is given to CPP Music Students.
Contact Teresa Kelly at [email protected] for tickets