HOLLYWOOD BOWL 2013 SEASON Chronological Listing of Events
*Red indicates an update from the original announcement on January 29, 2013
JUNE 2013
OPENING NIGHT AT THE Saturday, June 22, at 8 PM HOLLYWOOD BOWL *Fireworks* OPENING NIGHT AT THE BOWL (Non-subscription) HOLLYWOOD BOWL HALL OF FAME
HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor STEVEN TYLER and JOE PERRY, inductees PATTI AUSTIN, inductee Additional inductees and performers to be announced.
Celebrate summer at our rockin’, season-opening event! The annual Hall of Fame concert honors music legends and concludes with fireworks, in this star-studded benefit for the LA Phil and its education programs.
Proceeds benefit the LA Phil and its education programs. Created and produced by Wayne Baruch and Charles F. Gayton.
KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, June 23, at 7 PM
SHE & HIM EMMYLOU HARRIS & RODNEY CROWELL MATTHEW E. WHITE
Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward, aka She & Him, make music for an eternal spring, when the temperature is warm enough to go riding with the windows rolled down and the radio turned up. Grammy-winners Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell collaborate once again, celebrating their February 2013 release Old Yellow Moon. Richmond-based songwriter Matthew E. White opens.
1 KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, June 30, at 7 PM
REGGAE NIGHT XII
DAMIAN “JR. GONG” MARLEY STEPHEN MARLEY THIRD WORLD With special guests THE GHETTO YOUTHS CREW (WAYNE MARSHALL, CHRISTOPHER ELLIS, JO MERSA, BLACK AM I)
The Hollywood Bowl annual reggae night returns, this year featuring three-time Grammy-winning ragga/dancehall superstar Jr. Gong, along with timeless roots reggae performers.
JULY 2013
JULY 4th FIREWORKS Tuesday, July 2, at 7:30 PM SPECTACULAR Wednesday, July 3, at 7:30 PM *Fireworks* Thursday, July 4, at 7:30 PM (Non-subscription) JOSH GROBAN JULY 4TH FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC SARAH HICKS, conductor
This year’s spectacular includes Josh Groban, patriotic music and thrilling fireworks.
50% discount for children, 12 and under.
2 WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 5, at 8 PM Saturday, July 6, at 8 PM
Warner Bros. presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GEORGE DAUGHERTY, conductor
This exciting new edition of Looney Tunes and live orchestra adds classics like Robin Hood Daffy, along with such beloved special guests as Pepe Le Pew, Porky Pig, Tweety, Sylvester, Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote, and a performance of the critically- acclaimed cartoon Tom and Jerry in The Hollywood Bowl. Plus a trio of sensational 3D animated theatrical shorts added to the spectacular! Don’t miss these – plus old favorites What’s Opera Doc?, The Rabbit of Seville, Baton Bunny and many more – in this latest world-premiere concert of Warner Bros.’ beloved animated characters and cartoons on the big screen, with their exhilarating scores played live, in Bugs Bunny at the Symphony!
LOONEY TUNES: TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. TOM AND JERRY: TM & © Turner Entertainment Co. (s13)
TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, July 9, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS, conductor KIERA DUFFY, soprano SASHA COOKE, mezzo-soprano LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE Grant Gershon, music director
MAHLER Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection”
JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, July 10, at 8 PM
QUEEN LATIFAH ROY AYERS
Movie star, rapper, Grammy-winner, Emmy-winner and Oscar-nominee Queen Latifah is also an entrancing vocalist known for singing cool sophisticated standards and swinging soul classics. Returning to the Bowl after her triumphant 2007 concert, she brings a charismatic blend of sass, easy-going humor and a voice reminiscent of jazz greats Etta, Nina and Ella. Funky jazz vibesman Ayers opens.
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THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, July 11, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS, conductor GIL SHAHAM, violin
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Dubinushka SIBELIUS Violin Concerto TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4
GREASE SING-A-LONG Saturday, July 13, at 7:30 PM (pre-show); 8:30 (Non-subscription) PM (film)
GREASE SING-A-LONG
SHA NA NA DIDI CONN (“FRENCHY”), host
Now a Bowl tradition, the Grease Sing-A-Long returns with fun-filled pre-show festivities and the much-loved movie on the Bowl’s giant screen. Grease is the word!
KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, July 14, at 7 PM
RODRIGO Y GABRIELA DEVOTCHKA LORD HURON
Known for exhilarating live shows, Mexico’s acclaimed acoustic guitar duo displays an impressive mastery of shredding, suggesting influences ranging from Pink Floyd to Paco de Lucía to Tool. DeVotchKa melts its sweeping collection of musical experiences into an authentic and totally original blend of cinematic rock ’n’ roll. L.A.-based Lord Huron opens.
TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, July 16, at 8 PM *Fireworks* LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC BRAMWELL TOVEY, conductor JOHANNES MOSER, cello
BRITTEN An American Overture ELGAR Cello Concerto SIBELIUS Symphony No. 5
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JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, July 17, at 8 PM
SERGIO MENDES HERB ALPERT & LANI HALL
Multi-Grammy winners and long-time musical friends Sergio Mendes and Herb Alpert & Lani Hall share the Bowl stage for a night of sublime jazz and irresistible Brazilian grooves. Alpert & Hall bring their inventive sophistication and style to jazz standards and selections from the American Songbook. Renowned for hits such as “Mas Que Nada” and “The Look of Love,” Mendes closes out the party with his breezy Rio-pop grooves!
THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, July 18, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC BRAMWELL TOVEY, conductor MARTIN CHALIFOUR, violin
DUKAS Sorcerer’s Apprentice GLAZUNOV Violin Concerto BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique
WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 19, at 8 PM Saturday, July 20, at 8 PM
PINK MARTINI LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC BRAMWELL TOVEY, conductor
Transporting audiences from a samba parade in Rio to a 1930s French cabaret, the Portland-based, internationally loved Bowl favorites return for a fanciful romp with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. For the first time ever, the dazzling China Forbes and bewitching Storm Large share the stage and co-helm the playfully diverse 12-piece band.
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PINK MARTINI LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC BRAMWELL TOVEY, conductor
Transporting audiences from a samba parade in Rio to a 1930s French cabaret, the Portland-based, internationally loved Bowl favorites return for a fanciful romp with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. For the first time ever, the dazzling China Forbes and bewitching Storm Large share the stage and co-helm the playfully diverse 12-piece band.
TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, July 23, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC RAFAEL FRÜHBECK DE BURGOS, conductor AUGUSTIN HADELICH, violin
STRAVINSKY Fireworks TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring
THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, July 25, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC RAFAEL FRÜHBECK DE BURGOS, conductor JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET, piano
LISZT Totentanz LISZT Les préludes RESPIGHI Fountains of Rome RESPIGHI Pines of Rome
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WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 26, at 8 PM Saturday, July 27, at 8 PM
CHICAGO: THE MUSICAL Book by Fred Ebb & Bob Fosse Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb Based on the play Chicago by Maurine Dallas Watkins
BROOKE SHIELDS, director ROB FISHER, conductor
Come on babe, we’re gonna paint the town… it’s Chicago, the brilliantly sexy tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz. Set amid the razzle-dazzle of the 1920s, this winner of six Tony Awards will come to decadent life with a sensational all-star cast in a one-of-a-kind Bowl production, steaming up the night with sass, brass and a#$.
SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERTS Sunday, July 28, at 7:30 PM
CHICAGO: THE MUSICAL Book by Fred Ebb & Bob Fosse Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb Based on the play Chicago by Maurine Dallas Watkins
BROOKE SHIELDS, director ROB FISHER, conductor
Come on babe, we’re gonna paint the town… it’s Chicago, the brilliantly sexy tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz. Set amid the razzle-dazzle of the 1920s, this winner of six Tony Awards will come to decadent life with a sensational all-star cast in a one-of-a-kind Bowl production, steaming up the night with sass, brass and a#$.
TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, July 30, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC BERNARD LABADIE, conductor KATIA AND MARIELLE LABÈQUE, pianos
MOZART The Marriage of Figaro Overture MENDELSSOHN Concerto for Two Pianos in E SCHUBERT Symphony No. 5
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PROPS TO POPS: DR. JOHN’S TRIBUTE TO LOUIS ARMSTRONG
THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA, special guests DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER TERENCE BLANCHARD, NICHOLAS PAYTON, ARTURO SANDOVAL, MARCUS BELGRAVE, WENDELL BRUNIOUS, guest trumpeters
New Orleans pianist Dr. John, with special guest trumpeters and singers, pays a loving tribute to New Orleans’ most famous son, the great Satchmo. From “Mack the Knife,” “When the Saints” and “Wonderful World” to his other lesser-known but seminal hits, we bring Pops’ world to life with gritty, swamp-style grooves and some unexpected renditions.
AUGUST 2013
THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, August 1, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC BERNARD LABADIE, conductor KARINA GAUVIN, soprano ANN HALLENBERG, alto
HAYDN Symphony No. 104, “London” PERGOLESI Stabat mater
WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, August 2, at 8 PM [One night only] TONY BENNETT
The 17-time Grammy winner had his first hit in 1951 and his albums continue to top the charts. This is a master whose interpretations have shaped the Great American Songbook.
8 WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Saturday, August 3, at 8 PM [One night only] DIANA ROSS
In a very special, one-night-only performance, American icon Diana Ross returns to the Hollywood Bowl to celebrate her most memorable hits and an unparalleled career that spans more than 40 years.
KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, August 4, at 7 PM
EDWARD SHARPE AND THE MAGNETIC ZEROS THE SUN RA ARKESTRA OLIVER MTUKUDZI
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros’ carousing live shows draw on eclectic influences, rich 12-piece arrangements, and a communal vibe to great acclaim. Innovative and other-worldly, the Sun Ra Arkestra fills the Bowl with cosmic vibrations, transporting us with electronic space music, group chants, and infectious free-form grooves. Zimbabwe’s Mtukudzi opens with captivating “Tuku music” – a blend of African rhythms, quicksilver guitar work and beautiful warm vocals.
TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, August 6, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC JAMES GAFFIGAN, conductor HÉLÈNE GRIMAUD, piano
BEETHOVEN Coriolan Overture STRAUSS Don Juan BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 1
JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, August 7, at 8 PM
STEVE MARTIN PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND MADELEINE PEYROUX
Iconic comedian and accomplished instrumentalist Steve Martin brings his love of bluegrass and the banjo with a humorous and spirited set with the Steep Canyon Rangers and special guest Edie Brickell. New Orleans’ Pres Hall plays vintage jazz, and Peyroux opens with her Billie Holiday-tinged vocals and poetic, eclectic repertoire.
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LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC JAMES GAFFIGAN, conductor HÉLÈNE GRIMAUD, piano
BEETHOVEN Coriolan Overture STRAUSS Don Juan BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 1
WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, August 9, at 8 PM Saturday, August 10, at 8 PM
AN EVENING WITH WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA DAVID CAMPBELL, conductor LYLE LOVETT and HIS LARGE BAND
Country music star, activist, songwriter and American music legend, 10-time Grammy-winner Willie Nelson is one of the world’s most famous troubadours and a unique interpreter of the Great American Songbook. With hits such as “Crazy” (made famous by Patsy Cline) and “Georgia on My Mind,” Nelson returns with his sly humor and winsome vocals to share the stage with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.
SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERTS Sunday, August 11, at 7:30 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor LIUDMYLA MONASTYRSKA, Aida JORGE DE LEÓN, Radames EKATERINA GUBANOVA, Amneris ERIC OWENS, Amonasro STEFAN KOCAN, Ramfis JORDAN BISCH, King JANAI BRUGGER, High Priestess LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE Grant Gershon, music director
VERDI Aida
This concert benefits the LA Phil Musicians Pension Fund.
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LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor JULIANNA DI GIACOMO, soprano MICHELLE DeYOUNG, mezzo-soprano VITTORIO GRIGOLO, tenor ILDEBRANDO D’ARCANGELO, bass LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE Grant Gershon, music director
VERDI Requiem
JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, August 14, at 8 PM
AN EVENING WITH NATALIE COLE CHUCHO VALDÉS
Nine-time Grammy winner, songwriter and beloved vocalist Natalie Cole triumphs in music ranging from gospel and R&B to the Great American Songbook. For this special return to the Bowl, she brings a new show and exciting new material. Keyboard titan and “dean of Latin jazz” Valdés opens the evening with fiery Afro-Cuban interpretations of American jazz classics.
THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, August 15, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor JULIANNA DI GIACOMO, soprano MICHELLE DeYOUNG, mezzo-soprano VITTORIO GRIGOLO, tenor ILDEBRANDO D’ARCANGELO, bass LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE Grant Gershon, music director
VERDI Requiem
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TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR WITH FIREWORKS
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC ROBERT MOODY, conductor SANTA CLARA VANGUARD and PACIFIC CREST, marching bands
The beloved annual tradition with an exciting twist! The brass, drum corps and color guard of top California bands ranked by Drums Corps International will augment the LA Phil, culminating with the thrilling 1812 Overture, complete with cannon and pyrotechnics.
SMOOTH SUMMER JAZZ Sunday, August 18, at 6 PM (Non-subscription) SMOOTH SUMMER JAZZ
DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS SUMMER HORNS TOUR 2013 with special guests MINDI ABAIR, GERALD ALBRIGHT, RICHARD ELLIOT MORRIS DAY & THE TIME JONATHAN BUTLER YELLOWJACKETS
TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, August 20, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC ITZHAK PERLMAN, violin CANTOR YITZCHAK MEIR HELFGOT KLEZMER CONSERVATORY BAND Hankus Netzky, music director, and Russell Ger, conductor
Eternal Echoes: Songs and Dances for the Soul
The melding of Perlman’s soulful tone and virtuosic technique with Cantor Helfgot’s tenor brings to life a program of beloved Jewish liturgical and traditional works in arrangements for chamber orchestra and klezmer musicians.
12 JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, August 21, at 8 PM
BUDDY GUY FUNKY METERS
A pioneer of the Chicago blues sound, No. 30 on Rolling Stone’s list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time,” a six-time Grammy-winner and recent Kennedy Center Honoree, Buddy Guy makes a welcome return with his searing guitar work and signature vocals. Tapping into the roots of super- group The Meters, the Funky Meters blend funk, blues and dance grooves with a New Orleans vibe.
THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, August 22, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC NICHOLAS McGEGAN, conductor RAY CHEN, violin
MENDELSSOHN Hebrides Overture MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 3, “Scottish”
WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, August 23, at 8 PM *Fireworks* Saturday, August 24, at 8 PM
KRISTIN CHENOWETH LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC MARY-MITCHELL CAMPBELL, conductor
Emmy- and Tony-winning actress and recording artist Kristin Chenoweth returns to the Hollywood Bowl with her first solo show, featuring the preeminent Los Angeles Philharmonic for a very special evening of music and more. The uniquely talented and acclaimed star will perform her Broadway, television and film successes (Wicked, Glee, Les Misérables), as well as some personal favorites, time-honored greats and entertaining surprises.
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GOAT RODEO YO-YO MA – STUART DUNCAN EDGAR MEYER – CHRIS THILE With guest AOIFE O’DONOVAN
An astounding group of virtuosos – Yo-Yo Ma on cello, Chris Thile on mandolin, Edgar Meyer on bass and Stuart Duncan on fiddle – expands musical horizons from high-spirited Celtic and bluegrass stylings to jazzy improvisations and beyond.
TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, August 27, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC LEON BOTSTEIN, conductor JENNIFER KOH, violin
PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No. 2 SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 7, “Leningrad”
JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, August 28, at 8 PM
WAYNE SHORTER 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
WAYNE SHORTER QUARTET with DANILO PÉREZ, JOHN PATITUCCI, BRIAN BLADE and special guest HERBIE HANCOCK ACS: GERI ALLEN, TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON, ESPERANZA SPALDING JOE LOVANO and DAVE DOUGLAS QUINTET: “Sound Prints”
The consummate saxophonist celebrates the span of his musical career from the ’60s through Weather Report to the present day, with a jazz “who’s who” of friends and musical colleagues.
THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, August 29, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC DAVID AFKHAM, conductor PAUL LEWIS, piano
BRAHMS Tragic Overture BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3 BRAHMS Symphony No. 2
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JOHN WILLIAMS: MAESTRO OF THE MOVIES
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC JOHN WILLIAMS, conductor JULIE ANDREWS, special guest narrator
The incomparable composer returns with some of his most popular hits, including Raiders of the Lost Ark and Star Wars. This year, he is also joined by Julie Andrews for a tribute to director Blake Edwards and composer Henry Mancini, who created such classics as Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Pink Panther, Peter Gunn and Victor/Victoria.
SEPTEMBER 2013
THE BIG PICTURE: A NIGHT AT Sunday, September 1, at 7:30 PM THE OSCARS ® (Non-subscription) THE BIG PICTURE: A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS®
HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA DAVID NEWMAN, conductor
The thrilling experience of extraordinary movie music played live-to-picture on the Bowl’s big screen continues this year as we celebrate the legacy of music and films honored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Produced in cooperation with A.M.P.A.S.®
TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, September 3, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC NICHOLAS McGEGAN, conductor NATHAN COLE, violin CARRIE DENNIS, viola
MOZART Così fan tutte Overture MOZART Sinfonia concertante, K. 364 BEETHOVEN Contradances BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 1
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LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC BRAMWELL TOVEY, conductor DIAVOLO
ADAMS The Chairman Dances PROKOFIEV Romeo and Juliet Suite GLASS Symphony No. 3 / Fluid Infinities* (*LA Phil- commissioned, world-premiere choreography)
WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, September 6, at 8 PM *Fireworks* Saturday, September 7, at 8 PM
BLUE MAN GROUP HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor
Audience can experience the joy, creativity, mystery and art of the internationally renowned entertainment phenomenon. The unique and dynamic partnership of Blue Man Group with orchestra will present a special blend of music, comedy, and theatrics.
ABBA FEST Sunday, September 8, at 7 PM (Non-subscription) ABBA FEST
The audience can dance and sing under the stars with the best ABBA tribute band in the world: Waterloo, direct from Sweden! Featured hits include “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes It All” and more.
TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, September 10, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC MIGUEL HARTH-BEDOYA, conductor DANIIL TRIFONOV, piano
GERSHWIN Cuban Overture RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 2 Adam SCHOENBERG New Work (West Coast premiere, LA Phil co-commission) GERSHWIN Porgy and Bess: Symphonic Picture
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GEORGE BENSON INSPIRATION TOUR – A TRIBUTE TO NAT KING COLE DIANNE REEVES
One of the world’s great jazz guitarists and vocal stylists, George Benson celebrates the release of a new CD paying tribute to the legendary Nat King Cole in a wonderfully elegant show with orchestra and chorus plus his band. A magical moment in music history is captured with tunes such as "Mona Lisa," “Nature Boy” and “Ramblin’ Rose,” as well as some of Benson’s own mega-hits. Four-time Grammy-winner and premier jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves is the perfect complement with her gorgeous interpretations of standards and pop tunes.
THURSDAY CLASSICS Thursday, September 12, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC JAKUB HRŮŠA, conductor SIMON TRPČESKI, piano
SMETANA Šárka from Má vlast PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 3 DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 6
WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, September 13, at 8 PM *Fireworks* Saturday, September 14, at 8 PM
FIREWORKS FINALE: EARTH, WIND & FIRE
HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor
The members of the legendary group Earth, Wind & Fire have been the masters of funk, soul and R&B for over four decades. Their music has influenced popular culture for generations and has become the soundtrack for so many lives. In a triumphant return to the Bowl, they’ll groove through their hits, including “Shining Star,” “Fantasy,” “After The Love Has Gone,“ “September” and many more.
17 SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERTS Sunday, September 15, at 7:30 PM *Fireworks* FIREWORKS FINALE: EARTH, WIND & FIRE
HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA THOMAS WILKINS, conductor
The members of the legendary group Earth, Wind & Fire have been the masters of funk, soul and R&B for over four decades. Their music has influenced popular culture for generations and has become the soundtrack for so many lives. In a triumphant return to the Bowl, they’ll groove through their hits, including “Shining Star,” “Fantasy,” “After The Love Has Gone,“ “September” and many more.
SING-A-LONG SOUND OF MUSIC Saturday, September 21, at 6 PM (pre-show); (Non-subscription) 7:30 PM (film)
SING-A-LONG SOUND OF MUSIC MELISSA PETERMAN, host
The Hollywood hills are alive with The Sound of Music! Everyone’s favorite sing-along returns to the giant screen at the Bowl. Bring your costume (for the pre-show parade) and warm up your vocal cords for this beloved and always sold-out event.
KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, September 22, at 7 PM
M83 with the HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA PHANTOGRAM
Blending shimmering synths, ambient pop and progressive textures, L.A.-based, French-born M83 (Anthony Gonzalez) makes his Bowl debut, with orchestra. The NY Times called his successful Grammy-nominated Hurry Up, We're Dreaming “vibrant, elegant and unpredictable.” N.Y. electronic pop duo Phantogram opens.
18 VAMPIRE WEEKEND Saturday, September 28, at 8 PM (Non-subscription) VAMPIRE WEEKEND BEIRUT
New York’s pop adventurers return to the Bowl with a new record, Modern Vampires of the City. Renaissance man Zach Condon and his band Beirut blend traditional European music with modern American rock.
THE XX Sunday, September 29, at 7 PM (Non-subscription) THE xx CHROMATICS
London trio The xx daringly lends cerebral electronics to modern pop and R&B. Portland’s Chromatics open.
Program, dates and artists subject to change. 05.02.13
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