http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/data/press_rss.cfm Latest Press Releases from the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/press/press_release/?id= http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/press/press_release/?id=2213 Award-Winner To Perform During 2008 Hollywood Bowl Opening Night Concert Also Honoring Flutist Sir James Galway and Benefitting LA PHILs Music Education Programs Friday, June 20, at 8:30 PM Legendary film and stage singer and actress Liza Minnelli adds another honor to her already impressive list of accolades when she is inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame during the 2008 Hollywood Bowl Opening Night Concert, Friday, June 20, at 8:30 p.m. The ninth annual ceremony features performances by Ms. M Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/press/press_release/?id=2215 St. James Sacred Nation Concert Choir and 17-piece Big Band Also Perform for Musical Tribute to the Civil Rights Movement FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2008, AT 8 PM Acura is the Sponsor for the Concert - All Acura Vehicles Park Free for the Evening The Los Angeles Philharmonic Associations 2007/2008 Jazz Series concludes on Friday, May 16, at 8 p.m. with Christian McBrides The Movement Revisited, a musical tribute dedicated to civil rights icons Rosa Parks, Muhammad A Fri, 16 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/press/press_release/?id=2209 Program Also Includes Messiaens Oiseaux Exotiques and Janácek's Capriccio For Piano Left Hand And Winds Featuring Acclaimed Pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard THURSDAY AND SATURDAY, MAY 15 AND 17, 2008, AT 8 PM FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2008, AT 11 AM SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2008, AT 2 PM Christoph Von Dohnányi, recognized as one of the world's pre-eminent orchestral and opera conductors, leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic in four performances of Beethoven's Symphony No. 3, Eroica as well as Messiae Thu, 15 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/press/press_release/?id=2214 Program Features Bach Cantata, Plus Works by Reinecke, Schumann and Schubert TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2008, AT 8 PM The Chamber Music Society series is supported by a generous grant from the Norman and Sadie Lee Foundation Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, with special guest bass Eric Owens, perform in an LA PHIL Chamber Music Society series concert on Tuesday, May 13, at 8 p.m., in a program that includes Reineckes Impromptu Opus 66 on a theme from Schumann's "Manf Tue, 13 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/press/press_release/?id=2208 SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2008, AT 7:30 PM Local high school jazz ensembles debut at Walt Disney Concert Hall for a special Sounds About Town performance on Sunday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. Students from the Hamilton Academy of Music, Eagle Rock High School and Downey High School perform standards from the jazz canon for an evening of swingin favorites. The Hamilton Academy of Music Jazz Ensemble A, under the direction of Dan Taguchi, performs Cole Porters Dont Fence Me In, Sinatras first vocal hit, Polka Dots and Moonbeams, and more. Sun, 11 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/press/press_release/?id=2210 Spoon and MGMT Make Hollywood Bowl Debuts SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, AT 7 PM TICKETS ON SALE MAY 10 Los Angeles native and prolific rock inventor Beck plays his biggest hometown headline show to date on September 20 at the Hollywood Bowl. Spoon and MGMT also perform and make their venue debuts. Beck hits the road this year in support of a new album planned for release this summer. Beck is close to completing sessions with producer Brian Danger Mouse Burto Sat, 10 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/press/press_release/?id=2211 LA PHIL PRESENTS THE FIRST-EVER KIDZAPALOOZA IN LOS ANGELES Sunday, September 28, 2008 Tickets On Sale May 10 The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, in collaboration with Perry Farrell (frontman for Janes Addiction and creator of the world-famous Lollapalooza) and Tor Hyams (co-creator of Kidzapalooza), proudly announces the first Kidzapalooza in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday, September 28, 2008. For the first time ever as a stand-alone festival, Kidzapalooza features interactive, Sat, 10 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/press/press_release/?id=2212 Mezzo-soprano Lilli Paasikivi and Tenor Anthony Dean Griffey Featured; Program also Includes Hindemith's Mathis der Maler Symphony FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, MAY 9 AND 10, 2008 AT 8 PM SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2008, AT 2 PM The May 10 Concert is Generously Sponsored by Brequet, Official Timepiece of the Los Angeles Philharmonic KCET is the Media Sponsor for the May 11 concert Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic in three performances of Mahler's epic song-symphony Fri, 09 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/press/press_release/?id=2205 Principal Conductor Christoph von Dohnányi Leads His Orchestra In Two Programs TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2008, AT 8 PM WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2008, AT 8 PM Britains Philharmonia Orchestra crosses the pond to make its Walt Disney Concert Hall debut as part of the LA PHILs Visiting Orchestras concerts. Led by Principal Conductor Christoph von Dohnányi, this acclaimed ensemble performs Mendelssohns Italian Symphony No. 4, and Mahlers Symphony No. 1, Tuesday, May 6, at 8 p.m., and returns Wednesday, May 7, at 8 p. Tue, 06 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/press/press_release/?id=2206 Program Includes Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2 and Soprano Lisa Gasteen in Wagner's Excerpts from Götterdämmerung THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, MAY 1 AND 2, 2008, AT 8 PMSUNDAY, MAY 4, 2008, AT 2 PM Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic in three performances featuring acclaimed pianist Leif Ove Andsnes, Thursday and Friday, May 1 and 2, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 4, at 2 p.m., at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Andsnes performs Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2 in all three concerts, an Thu, 01 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/press/press_release/?id=2199 This Performance is Part of LA Phils World Music 2007/08 Series With Special Guest Amit Kumar SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2008, AT 7:30 PM Media support provided by 89.9 KCRW Bollywood star Asha Bhosle debuts at Walt Disney Concert Hall Sunday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m., for a one-night-only performance that covers the legacy of a passionate, prolific, and versatile singer. Amit Kumar joins Bhosle to help honor her musical journey with songs from her latest release: 75 Yea Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/press/press_release/?id=2204 Michele Zukovsky is Featured in the Clarinet Concerto THURSDAY AND SATURDAY, APRIL 24 AND 26, 2008, AT 8 PM FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2008, AT 11 AM The Media Sponsor for the April 24 Concert is The Korea Times: Official Korean Media Sponsor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Hollywood Bowl. The April 26 Concert is Generously Sponsored by Breguet: The Official Timepiece of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/press/press_release/?id=2201 St. Thomas the Apostle School Flute Students Also Perform; Themes and Variations Program Includes Music by Brahms and Handel MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008, AT 8 PM Neighborhood Concerts are made possible by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, Los Angeles Philharmonic Affiliates, MetLife Foundation, David and Linda Shaheen Foundation, the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, and the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs The Los Angeles Philharmonic continues its 2007 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/press/press_release/?id=2203 On the Program are Grieg's Piano Concerto, Ravel's Mother Goose Suite and Saint-Saëns' Symphony No. 3, "Organ" THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, APRIL 17 AND 18, 2008, AT 8 PM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, APRIL 19 AND 20, 2008, AT 2 PM The April 17 Concert is Generously Sponsored by Breguet, Official Timepiece of the Los Angeles Philharmonic; Media Sponsor for the April 20 Concert is KCET Internationally acclaimed conductor Charles Dutoit leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic in four perf Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/press/press_release/?id=2192 Bobby McFerrin and Chick Corea Make Walt Disney Concert Hall Debuts WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2008, AT 8 PM Acura is the Sponsor for the Concert - All Acura Vehicles Park Free for the Evening The Los Angeles Philharmonic Associations 2007/2008 Jazz Series continues on Wednesday, April 16, at 8 p.m. with jazz greats Bobby McFerrin, Chick Corea and Jack DeJohnette, performing together as a trio for the first time. McFerrin and Corea make their Walt Disney Concert Hall deb Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/press/press_release/?id=2197 Program Includes Works by Poulenc, Brahms, Roussel and Fauré TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2008, AT 8 PM The Chamber Music Society series is supported by a generous grant from the Norman and Sadie Lee Foundation Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic perform in a Chamber Music Society concert on Tuesday, April 15, at 8 p.m. with acclaimed pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet in a program that includes works by Poulenc, Brahms, Roussel and Fauré. Los Angeles Philharmonic principal c Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/press/press_release/?id=2198 Pianist Robert McDonald Joins Midori in the Los Angeles Philharmonic Associations 2007/08 Colburn Celebrity Recital Series SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2008, AT 7:30 PM Series Endowed by a Generous Grant from the Colburn Foundation World-renowned violinist Midori returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall as part of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Associations Colburn Celebrity Recital series on Sunday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m. She is joined by pianist Robert McDonald, Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/press/press_release/?id=2202 SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2008, AT 11 AM and SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2008, AT 11 AM PRE-CONCERT WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN, AT 10 AM The Los Angeles Philharmonic Associations 2007/2008 Toyota Symphonies for Youth (TSFY) concert series at Walt Disney Concert Hall continues on Saturday, April 12, at 11 a.m., with an interactive concert that explores the structure of programmatic music, specifically Berlioz Symphonie fantastique. The program repeats on Saturday, April 19, at 11 a.m. Assistant Conductor Joana Carneiro leads the orches Sat, 12 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/press/press_release/?id=2200 Program Includes Works by Dvorák and Strauss, as well as Beethoven's Violin Concerto FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, APRIL 11 AND 12, 2008, AT 8 PM SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2008, AT 2 PM Media Sponsor of the April 13 concert is KCET Conductor Iván Fischer, considered one of the world's most visionary and successful orchestra leaders, returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall to lead the Los Angeles Philharmonic in three performances on Friday, April 11 and 12, at 8 p.m., and Saturday, April 13, at 2 p.m. On the program are Dvorák's Noctu Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/press/press_release/?id=2195 Pianist Lambert Orkis Also Featured in All-Brahms Program, Part of Los Angeles Philharmonic Associations 2007/08 Colburn Celebrity Recital Series TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008, AT 8 PM Series Endowed by a Generous Grant from the Colburn Foundation Multiple Grammy winner and revered violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall as part of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Associations Colburn Celebrity Recital series on Tuesday, April 8, at Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/press/press_release/?id=2194 Southern Californias Pacific Chorale Also Included in Program Featuring Works by Debussy, Bartók and Ravel THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 4 AND 5, 2008, AT 8 PM; SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2008, AT 2 PM The April 4 Concert is Generously Sponsored by Acura  All Acura Vehicles Park Free for the Evening. The April 5 Concert is Generously Sponsored by Breguet  the Official Timepiece of the Los Angeles Philharmonic KCET is the Media Sponsor for the April 6 Concert Thu, 03 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/press/press_release/?id=2196 Concerts are Part of Los Angeles Philharmonic Associations Colburn Celebrity Recital Series WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2008, AT 8 PMWEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2008, AT 8 PM Series Endowed by a Generous Grant from the Colburn Foundation Celebrated pianist András Schiff wraps up the first season of a two-year, eight-concert Beethoven Sonata Cycle, surveying all 32 of the composer's piano sonatas, at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Wednesday, April 2, and Wednesday, April 9, at 8 p.m Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/press/press_release/?id=2193 The Program Explores the Connections and Exchanges Among Musical Styles of Italy, France, England and More, in Les Nations - Biondi's Own Assembled Suite from Various European Composers Tuesday, April 1, 2008, AT 8 PM The Concert is Generously Sponsored by the E. Nakamichi Foundation Internationally renowned Europa Galante returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall with its director-violinist Fabio Biondi on Tuesday, April 1, at 8 p.m. Biondi leads his ensemble in Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/press/press_release/?id=2186 Sounds About Town Program Features Music By Corigliano, Bernstein, Didkovsky, Mendelssohn and Grainger SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2008, AT 7:30 PM The 2008 Sounds About Town concerts at Walt Disney Concert Hall begin on Sunday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. The California State University Northridge Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Lawrence Stoffel, performs Mendelssohns Overture for Band, Graingers Colonial Song, and Bernsteins Three Dance Episodes from On The Town. The CalArts Sun, 30 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/press/press_release/?id=2190 Dudamel Plays Violin in Chamber Music Society Evening and Later in the Week Conducts the Philharmonic in Three Concerts Featuring Pianist Simon Trpčeski in His Walt Disney Concert Hall Debut and Works by Salonen, Prokofiev and Berlioz WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2008, AT 8 PM FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, MARCH 28 AND 29, 2008, AT 8 PM SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2008, AT 2 PM The Chamber Music Society series is supported by a generous grant from the Nor Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMT