LOS ANGELES (June 11, 2026) – The LA Phil today announces new details of “The Art of the Goal,” a new mixed-media concept film from acclaimed filmmaker Josh Kahn and Emmy-winning composer Adam Schoenberg. The project will premiere with live scoring from the LA Phil and conductor Tito Muñoz on July 9 as part of the LA Phil’s “Classical World Cup” program. 

“The Art of the Goal” is the first LA Phil-commissioned original film and score to premiere at the Hollywood Bowl in its 104-year history. Attendees will experience a unique fusion of art, sport and music beneath the lights of the iconic venue’s John Williams Stage, a premier forum for the live performance of film music. 

“The Art of the Goal” explores the emotional and cultural power shared by live music and live sports, and celebrates Los Angeles–a city which will play host to matches from the FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl LXI and the 2028 Summer Olympics–in its ascendancy as a global sporting destination. 

Kahn, whose career has operated at the intersection of storytelling and sport, says, “It’s an honor to bring this historic collaboration to life. Sitting in the Hollywood Bowl and looking out over the Los Angeles Philharmonic, I began imagining what it would mean to pair the power and emotional depth of classical music with a sport globally renowned for its beauty. For me, ‘The Art of the Goal’ represents the beginning of a larger creative mission: bringing two major cultural worlds, classical music and sport, into deeper conversation through cinematic storytelling.”

Schoenberg’s score, performed live by Muñoz and the LA Phil, underscores the narrative drama and rhythm of sport with expressive depth. Schoenberg adds, “The Art of the Goal is a match made in heaven. As a former collegiate soccer player, this is the first project where I can combine my passion for music with my love for soccer.”

The film will also feature players for Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) on the pitch and behind the scenes, highlighting both the exacting preparation and kinetic drama which define the global game. The project combines the artistry of LAFC's soccer stars with a cinematic editorial perspective, revealing the nuance, movement and intensity of soccer in a new way.

“We are honored to be able to have LAFC featured in ‘The Art of the Goal’ and to be part of this unique celebration of soccer, sport, and culture in Los Angeles and beyond,” said LAFC Co-President & Owner Larry Freedman. “Our players compete at the highest levels of the game and represent their countries on the world’s stage, embodying the precision, excellence, and passion that define football. We are proud to work alongside Josh Kahn, Adam Schoenberg and the LA Phil by providing unprecedented access to our club and support the vision of bringing together the artistry of sport and music in such a powerful and innovative way.”

“The Art of the Goal” is produced by Charles Fritschner for Kahn’s production company, MYLES, and is edited by Angelo Valencia.

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Who:
Josh Kahn (director), Adam Schoenberg (composer), Tito Muñoz (conductor) and the LA Phil

When:
Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 8PM

Where:
Hollywood Bowl
2301 N Highland Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90068

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TICKETING

Tickets for the Hollywood Bowl 2026 summer season will be available online at hollywoodbowl.com or via phone at 323 850 2000 on the following dates:

• “Create Your Own” packages currently available

• The Hollywood Bowl Box Office opens for single-show ticket sales May 5, at 10AM

Programs, artists, prices, and dates subject to change. Ticket limits may apply.

For additional information, please visit: http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/

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ABOUT JOSH KAHN

Josh Kahn is an award-winning director, producer, and creative working at the intersection of entertainment, professional sports and art. He is the founder of MYLES, a Los Angeles–based story incubation lab and production company.

Kahn has directed and produced feature documentaries and docuseries for major platforms and networks, including Netflix, Prime Video, FOX Sports, Tubi and DAZN. His latest project, The Art of the Goal, marks his Hollywood Bowl debut and is among the first filmmaker-led premieres ever presented at the iconic venue.

Spanning sports, storytelling, and the arts, Kahn’s work has established him as a distinctive creative voice, collaborating with world-class athletes, brands and cultural institutions to tell stories that resonate across audiences.

Previously, Kahn served as the inaugural in-house Senior Producer/Director at UNINTERRUPTED, founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter. Prior to that, he was Senior Creative Producer for the Chicago Bulls, where he helped launch the organization’s mixed-media production arm.

Kahn was named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in the Sports category. He earned his BFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and has been a guest speaker at leading institutions including NYU Tisch, Syracuse University’s Newhouse School, Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, USC, Irvine & Young and Duke University.

ABOUT ADAM SCHOENBERG

Emmy Award-winning and GRAMMY® nominated ADAM SCHOENBERG has twice been named among the Top 10 most performed living composers by orchestras in the United States. With more than 300 orchestral performances worldwide, his works have received performances and premieres at the Kennedy Center, Library of Congress, New York Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, The Cleveland Orchestra, and four times with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl. His debut orchestral album with the Kansas City Symphony was nominated for two GRAMMYs, including Picture Studies as Best Contemporary Classical Composition.

For film and TV, Schoenberg has scored several projects including GRACELAND, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, his Emmy Award-winning score to Artbound's (PBS/KCET) documentary THAT FAR CORNER: Frank Lloyd Wright in Los Angeles, and the theme packages for ABC’s NIGHTLINE and CW’s CRIME NATION. Schoenberg received his Doctor of Musical Arts from The Juilliard School. He is currently Associate Professor and Chair of the Music Department at Occidental College, where he runs the composition and film scoring programs. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, playwright and TV writer Janine Salinas Schoenberg, their two sons, Luca and Leo, and their goldendoodle, Copland.

ABOUT LAFC

The 2022 MLS Cup Champion Los Angeles Football Club has represented the greater Los Angeles area in Major League Soccer since 2018.  The two-time Supporters' Shield Champions (2019, 2022) and 2024 U.S. Open Cup Champions, LAFC is dedicated to building a world-class soccer club that represents the diversity of Los Angeles and is committed to delivering an unrivaled experience for fans. LAFC’s ownership group is comprised of local leaders and innovators of industry with intellectual capital, financial prowess, operations expertise, and success in the fields of entertainment, sports, technology, and media. LAFC is invested in the world’s game and Los Angeles, constructing and developing the 22,000-seat BMO Stadium and a top-flight training center on the campus of Cal State Los Angeles. 

ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL

One of the largest outdoor amphitheaters in the world, the Hollywood Bowl seats nearly 18,000 and has been the summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic since its official opening in 1922. As a public park owned by the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation and operated in partnership with the LA Phil , the Hollywood Bowl welcomes visitors from around the world and hosts the finest artists across all genres of music. For over a century, the Hollywood Bowl has offered some of the best entertainment value in Los Angeles—with many classical and jazz performances still offering $1 seats at the top of the venue. In April 2026, it was named Outdoor Concert Venue of the Year at the 37th Annual Pollstar Awards, marking the 18th time it has received this honor. For millions of Southern California music lovers, the Hollywood Bowl remains synonymous with summer. hollywoodbowl.com

ABOUT THE LA PHIL

The LA Phil offers live performances, media initiatives, and learning programs that inspire and strengthen communities in Los Angeles and beyond. The Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra is the foundation of the LA Phil’s offerings, which also include a multi-genre, multidisciplinary presenting program and such youth development programs as YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles). Performances are offered across four historic venues—Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, The Ford, and Beckmen YOLA Center—as well as through a variety of media platforms. In all its endeavors, the LA Phil seeks to enrich the lives of individuals and communities through musical, artistic and learning experiences that resonate in our world today.