A bumbling knight hatches a plot to marry rich...too bad his targets see right through it. This classic comedy provides constant laughs as the merry wives of Windsor team up to teach Sir John Falstaff a lesson in Verdi's side-splitting final opera. James Conlon conducts a brilliant ensemble cast that includes Craig Colclough as Falstaff, […]
Parsons Dance, an internationally acclaimed contemporary American dance company known for its energized, athletic, and joyous style, takes the stage as part of their 40th anniversary season!
A bumbling knight hatches a plot to marry rich...too bad his targets see right through it. This classic comedy provides constant laughs as the merry wives of Windsor team up to teach Sir John Falstaff a lesson in Verdi's side-splitting final opera. James Conlon conducts a brilliant ensemble cast that includes Craig Colclough as Falstaff, […]
Mozart’s Requiem, his final and most mysterious masterpiece, delivers a powerful journey through grief, hope, and transcendence—an enduring work that continues to move audiences centuries later. It will be paired with Fanny Mendelssohn’s Oratorio on Words from the Bible, composed in 1847 in response to a devastating cholera epidemic and the loss, grief, and eventual […]
Ensembles guide us from the hip soundscapes of New York City to the enchanting, heartfelt atmosphere of the Romantic era. Arrive early and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine before enjoying an evening of chamber music with members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
LAO celebrates the tenured 20-year career and musical contributions of LAO's Music Director, James Conlon, with a program that highlights Mozart, Verdi, Wagner, and more, featuring operatic superstars and surprise guests.
Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Ichiko Aoba returns to LA for an ambitious Walt Disney Concert Hall headline debut that encompasses jazz, folk, bossa nova, ambient, and classical, following the release of her latest album, Luminescent Creatures.
Conductor Brett Mitchell leads Julian Schwarz on cello for Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 "Eroica" along with the West Coast Premiere of Grammy-winning composer Jennifer Higdon's Cello Concerto. The program is rounded out with Heroic Overture (Overtura Eroica) by composer Quinn Mason.
John Adams leads two evenings of edgy, groovy music with Icelandic rockstar pianist Víkingur Ólafsson. Adams pairs his concerto with Piazzola’s liberating Two Tangos and two impassioned Russian works—Stravinsky’s Song of the Nightingale and the suite from Prokofiev’s first film score, Lieutenant Kijé.
.Pianist Inna Faliks joins the Sunday Morning Music / Santa Monica series with a dynamic program of beloved classics and a world premiere, and a unique interactive element, as the second half of the program will be determined by audience vote! Faliks is known for her poetic and expressive artistry, captivating audiences in concert halls […]
Pianist Alexandre Kantorow returns to LA and opens his recital with Liszt’s emotional rendition of a Bach cantata and anchors the program with sonatas by Medtner and Rachmaninoff.
National Geographic Explorer Heather Lynch goes on assignment to the harshest environment on Earth, Antarctica, to meet the many species of penguins, along with an abundance of other life. Take a journey to the bottom of the world.
Gen-Z prodigy María Dueñas performs Korngold’s mesmerizing and dramatic Violin Concerto under the spirited baton of Colombian conductor Andrés Orozco-Estrada, who makes his LA Phil debut.
It’s King Bérenger’s last day on Earth. Eugène Ionesco delivers a savagely funny and touching look at mortality. As the king clings to power (and life), his crumbling kingdom is held together by an eccentric crew. A witty, poignant exploration of letting go, full of heart, humanity and unexpected wit.
Internet sensation Anna Lapwood, returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall to perform a selection of music that unleashes the power of 6,134 pipes. The program will include familiar music from films like The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Davini Code and Star Wars Episode 1—The Phantom Menace.
20-time Grammy winner Pat Metheny returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall for the first time in 15 years. His music spans jazz, new age, rock and fusion—a versatile artist who has won a Grammy in 10 different categories.
Los Angeles-based composer and jazz pianist Billy Childs builds upon Gabriella Smith’s natural themes when his trio joins her for John Cage’s Child of Tree, which asks its performers to use plant-based instruments including amplified cactus.
Waxahatchee, along with frequent collaborator and indie-rock stalwart MJ Lenderman is joined by special guest Brennan Wedle for an evening of up-close performances, solo and together.
A centennial tribute to Robert Rauschenberg unfolds through Dancing with Bob: Rauschenberg, Brown & Cunningham Onstage, spotlighting his boundary-pushing collaborations with choreographers Trisha Brown and Merce Cunningham. The program brings together the Trisha Brown Dance Company and the Merce Cunningham Trust, featuring Brown’s set and reset—a hypnotic, fluid work set to a bewitching electronic score […]
Swiss conductor Lorenzo Viotti makes his LA Phil debut with violinist Lisa Batiashvili for an impassioned program of late-Romantic gems by Szymanowski and Rachmaninoff.
Two American travelers lose their way in the Scottish Highlands and stumble upon Brigadoon, a mysterious village that appears for just one day every hundred years. This beloved classic is a heart-stirring journey into a world where time stands still.
In this powerful live tribute to composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, the Bang on a Can All-Stars breathe new life into the iconic 1996 album. With arrangements by Ken Thomson, the ensemble reimagines selections from some of his most unforgettable works, including The Sheltering Sky, Wuthering Height, and more.
Music Director Jaime Martín guides LACO through Mozart’s vibrant “Haffner” symphony and Tchaikovsky’s “Mozartiana” suite—a set of loving transfigurations that recast Mozart’s style through the lush textures of the late 19th century.
Following the LA Phil’s acclaimed production ofDas Rheingold, Gustavo Dudamel, famed architect Frank Gehry, and director Alberto Arvelo take on the second installment in Wagner’s grand Ring Cycle:Die Walküre. Envisioned as a three-part saga with each act standing on its own, this production boasts a cast of international opera superstars who bring to life a […]
Following the LA Phil’s acclaimed production ofDas Rheingold, Gustavo Dudamel, famed architect Frank Gehry, and director Alberto Arvelo take on the second installment in Wagner’s grand Ring Cycle:Die Walküre. Envisioned as a three-part saga with each act standing on its own, this production boasts a cast of international opera superstars who bring to life a […]
Following the LA Phil’s acclaimed production of Das Rheingold, Gustavo Dudamel, famed architect Frank Gehry, and director Alberto Arvelo take on the second installment in Wagner’s grand Ring Cycle:Die Walküre. Envisioned as a three-part saga with each act standing on its own, this production boasts a cast of international opera superstars who bring to life […]
Following the LA Phil’s acclaimed production of Das Rheingold, Gustavo Dudamel, famed architect Frank Gehry, and director Alberto Arvelo take on the second installment in Wagner’s grand Ring Cycle: Die Walküre. Envisioned as a three-part saga with each act standing on its own, this production boasts a cast of international opera superstars who bring to […]
Following the LA Phil’s acclaimed production of Das Rheingold, Gustavo Dudamel, famed architect Frank Gehry, and director Alberto Arvelo take on the second installment in Wagner’s grand Ring Cycle: Die Walküre. Envisioned as a three-part saga with each act standing on its own, this production boasts a cast of international opera superstars who bring to […]
Following the LA Phil’s acclaimed production of Das Rheingold, Gustavo Dudamel, famed architect Frank Gehry, and director Alberto Arvelo take on the second installment in Wagner’s grand Ring Cycle: Die Walküre. Envisioned as a three-part saga with each act standing on its own, this production boasts a cast of international opera superstars who bring to […]
Experience some of the most intricate, surprising, and captivating French chamber music through winds, strings, harp, and percussion with members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Experience some of the most intricate, surprising, and captivating French chamber music through winds, strings, harp, and percussion with members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Cello icon Yo-Yo Ma reunites with Gustavo Dudamel for a world premiere performance of an underwater field recordings-inspired concerto by Puerto Rican composer Angélica Negrón.
Cello icon Yo-Yo Ma reunites with Gustavo Dudamel for a world premiere performance of an underwater field recordings-inspired concerto by Puerto Rican composer Angélica Negrón.
The Pacific Jazz Orchestra presents a powerful tribute to two of the most influential figures in jazz—Miles Davis and John Coltrane—as both artists would have turned 100 in 2026.
The Pacific Jazz Orchestra presents a powerful tribute to two of the most influential figures in jazz—Miles Davis and John Coltrane—as both artists would have turned 100 in 2026.
Gustavo Dudamel conducts the world premiere of Puerto Rican composer Roberto Sierra’s symphonic study after leading Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben (“A Hero’s Life”) for the first time.
Gustavo Dudamel conducts the world premiere of Puerto Rican composer Roberto Sierra’s symphonic study after leading Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben (“A Hero’s Life”) for the first time.
Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang captivates audiences with her virtuosity. She performs the West Coast Premiere of composer Johnathan Leshnoff's Rhapsody on "America" as well as selections from John Williams American Journey—a celebration of American orchestral music.
Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang captivates audiences with her virtuosity. She performs the West Coast Premiere of composer Johnathan Leshnoff's Rhapsody on "America" as well as selections from John Williams American Journey—a celebration of American orchestral music.
LA Opera's runaway hit is back: follow Prince Tamino on a quest to save his lady love as Mozart's delightful adventure is brought to life with hand-drawn animation. The most viewed production in our history is back by popular demand, and you won't want to miss out on James Conlon’s final performance as LAO’s Music […]
Kenneth, a bookstore worker in a small town, spends his evenings drinking at the local bar. When he is laid off, Kenneth faces challenges he has long avoided. It is a story of new beginnings, old friends, and finding the courage to see the world for the first time.
Scott Dunn and his orchestra explore the music and influence on Hollywood of European émigré composers in the 1930’s forced to flee from the Nazi's: film music’s first golden age and the émigré community
Soprano Amanda Forsythe brings expressive nuance to Handel’s arias and Bach’s glowing “Wedding Cantata”. Director of Chamber Music Margaret Batjer leads the ensemble through Vivaldi’s shadowy La Notte and Biber’s Battalia—a theatrical experiment where clashing keys and rhythms evoke chaos and conflict.
Three powerful meditations on water—the source of all life—including Malhaar: A Requiem for Water by former Swan Family Artist-in-Residence Reena Esmail, alongside world premiere commissions by composers Marques L.A. Garrett and Hyowon Woo. The program, which features Hindustani vocalist Saili Oak, moves through the various forms of Raag Malhaar (monsoon raags), to convey the importance […]
After more than 20 years of recording and performing together, Jeremy Denk and Joshua Bell return for their first joint recital at Walt Disney Concert Hall since 2010.
After more than 20 years of recording and performing together, Jeremy Denk and Joshua Bell return for their first joint recital at Walt Disney Concert Hall since 2010.
During Gustavo Dudamel’s final Walt Disney Concert Hall weekend as Music & Artistic Director, the principal musicians of the LA Philharmonic take center stage for an evening of Mozart, Strauss, and more.
During Gustavo Dudamel’s final Walt Disney Concert Hall weekend as Music & Artistic Director, the principal musicians of the LA Philharmonic take center stage for an evening of Mozart, Strauss, and more.
Gustavo Dudamel honors his Venezuelan and American identities, presiding over two poetry-inspired choral symphonic works—John Adam’s Harmonium and Estévez’ Cantata Criolla —in his final Walt Disney Concert Hall program as Music & Artistic Director.
Inspired by the beloved films, Anastasia transports us from the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they […]
