Jacob Collier at the Hollywood Bowl: A Night Where Joy Meets Genius
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been privileged enough to witness countless concerts that leave a mark, but very few can transform your worldview in a span of a few hours. Such was the evening of September 13, 2023, at the iconic Hollywood Bowl. When music is…
Ledisi Evokes The Spirt Of Nina Simone At The Hollywood Bowl
LOS ANGELES, CA- Tribute albums are a tricky thing. In an effort to pay homage to legends of the past, current artists will attempt to “put their spin” on a classic in order to hopefully live up to the original (or popularized) recording. In…
John Williams’ Jurassic Park At The Hollywood Bowl Was Dino-rific
HOLLYWOOD, CA – There are few experiences as magical as seeing a movie at the Hollywood Bowl while the Los Angeles Philharmonic plays a John Williams’ score. In the latest installment of what has become a summer tradition for the LA Phil, this year’s…
An Evening of John Williams’ Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park And More
LOS ANGELES, CA- As part of their centennial season, Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic performed a series of concerts celebrating the music of John Williams. Coming on the heels of their Williams-heavy summer season, the performance presented a series of contrasts. How would it…
Philip Glass Debuts Immersive Tribute to David Bowie With Symphonic Interpretation of “Lodger”
LOS ANGELES, CA- On the third anniversary of David Bowie’s January 10, 2016 passing, Phillip Glass and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by John Adams, came together at the Walt Disney Concert Hall and paid a rousing tribute to the Thin White Duke with the…
Herbie Hancock Takes Center Stage With The Los Angeles Philharmonic
LOS ANGELES, CA- As a part of the LA Fest program for the orchestra’s 100th anniversary, the Los Angeles Philharmonic and conductor Gustavo Dudamel collaborated with Herbie Hancock for a lively evening. This series has produced a number of unexpected pairings between young composers, local luminaries,…
Moby & The Los Angeles Philharmonic Make For Unexpected Bedfellows
LOS ANGELES, CA- With the Los Angeles Philharmonic ensconced back at Disney Hall for the season, their performances veered back from “art for the masses” to more serious pursuits. As part of their LA Fest series and their centennial celebration, the orchestra is mixing performances…
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Kicks Off Its Centennial Season In Grand Style
LOS ANGELES, CA- For the past 100 years, the Los Angeles Philharmonic has been providing the community with glorious music. Under the skillful conducting of Gustavo Dudamel, the heralded orchestra began its centennial season on September 27th with a selection of music celebrating spirit of…
Los Angeles Embraces The Force With The Empire Strikes Back In Concert
LOS ANGELES, CA- As a Star Wars nerd and a music lover, I can’t imagine a more blissful evening than watching The Empire Strikes Back in concert at the Hollywood Bowl. Armed with my lightsaber and the best rebel hair I could manage, I joined legions…
The L.A. Philharmonic Will Bring A New Hope And The Empire Strikes Back To Life At The Hollywood Bowl
LOS ANGELES, CA- In the world of movie music, no other composer is as well-known as John Williams — and few scores are as iconic as the orchestration of Star Wars. In the run-up to the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s live-to-picture performances of Star Wars: A New…