Additional Americas and Americans Festival Concert Added to 2009/10 Season

FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2010 AT 8:00 PM

TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Bajofondo
Gustavo Santaolalla
Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas
Alondra de la Parra, conductor

The first half of the performance features the NY-based Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas, led by Artistic Director Alondra de la Parra in a program celebrating both Mexico’s and Argentina's bicentennials. For the second half, Bajofondo – the Argentine and Uruguayan collective led by two-time Oscar-winning composer and three-time BAFTA recipient Gustavo Santaolalla – mixes a unique blend of tango, pop and electronica.  Concluding the celebration, Bajofondo will be joined by the Orchestra for a special collaboration.  This concert is one of several performances taking place during the LA Phil’s Americas and Americans Festival.

FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2010 AT 8:00 PM
WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL
111 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Tickets ($37 - $70) on sale Saturday, February 13, 2010
Walt Disney Concert Hall Box Office (Noon)
Online at LAPhil.com (10:00 AM)
By phone at 323.850.2000 (10:00 AM)