Classical Nights at the Hollywood Bowl with the L.A. Philharmonic
Hollywood Bowl (2301 N. Highland Ave. Hollywood, CA 90078)
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Goldstar Member Tips
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Norma Fuenzalida on Where to Eat
Bring your own picnic.
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Annette S. on What to Wear
Take a jacket and a blanket as nights can be chilly.
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Jen Montag on Where to Eat
There's nothing like being able to bring in your own wine and food
224 Goldstar Member Reviews
Tracy Hall
Excellent as always; chilly as always! The Bowl never ceases to surprise folk with how **cold** it is - but the music keeps ya going!Written on Jul 07 2010
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Adolfo
Event was fantastic! The acoustics at the Bowl, as always, are spot on. The bench seats can be taxing on the derriere, so plan ahead and bring a seat cushion or rent a Bowl cushion. I would also suggest bringing a sweater or light coat as the Bowl tends to be cool (weather wise) at night. Don't forget your picnic baskets with assorted snacks. I don't mind the Bowl's snack shops, but i would take wine and cheese over snack shop food any day.Written on Jul 30 2010
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Shannon
I really enjoy this series, and have made an annual tradition of it. The LA Phil is amazing, and there's just not a nicer spot to see them than the Bowl. Definitely go if you can!Written on Jul 21 2010
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Jon
Great performance. I wish I had brought binoculars, however. Also, the City of Los Angeles simply MUST reduce the helicopter activity in the area (and get rid of the police helicopters). The performance was buzzed at least 3 times.Written on Aug 31 2011
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July 12, 2012 at 8:00pm: Saint-Saëns "Organ" Symphony
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Leonard Slatkin, conductor
Daniel Hope, Violin
Program:
Hindemith: Symphonic Metamorphosis
Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 2
Saint-Saëns: Symphony No. 3, "Organ"
"I gave everything to it I was able to give. What I have here accomplished, I will never achieve again." That’s what Camille Saint-Saëns wrote about his Third Symphony, now one of his most popular works. It was indeed his final attempt at symphonic form and a spectacular one it is! His stirring themes – elegant, majestic and powerful – come to full fruition in the final movement, where the organ makes its biggest impression.
July 24, 2012 at 8:00pm: Denève Conducts Rachmaninoff
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Stéphane Denève, conductor
Martin Chalifour, violin
Program:
Mussgorsky: Symphonic Synthesis of Boris Godunov (arr. Stokowski)
Conus: Violin Concerto
Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances
This program of dazzling Russian Romantic works features two well-known composers and the relatively obscure Julius Conus. Life-long friends with Rachmaninoff, Conus was a Russian violinist and composer whose most famous work is this gorgeous but lesser-known Violin Concerto. By turns tender and fiery, it is a favorite of violinists worldwide and perfect for the Bowl.
July 26, 2012 at 8:00pm: Thibaudet Plays Ravel (Plus Fireworks!)
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Stéphane Denève, conductor
Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano
Program:
Bernstein: Candide Overture
Bernstein: On the Town
Ravel: Piano Concerto in G
Gershwin: An American in Paris
Ravel: Daphnis and Chloe, Suite No. 2
Bernstein and Gershwin’s highly charged and quintessentially American music pairs perfectly with Ravel’s sensual Daphnis and Chloé suite and jazzy Piano Concerto played by the formidable Jean-Yves Thibaudet. In a rare treat for a classical Thursday, the musical fireworks coming from the stage will be followed by an actual pyrotechnic display.
July 31, 2012 at 8:00pm: Bronfman Plays Brahms
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Lionel Bringuier, conductor
Yefim Bronfman, piano
Program:
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2
Elgar: Enigma Variations
It takes a powerhouse pianist at the level of a Yefim Bronfman to deal with the notorious finger-busting difficulties of Brahms’ Second Piano Concerto, which has the length of a four-movement symphony and touches on almost every human feeling during the course of its 50 dramatic minutes. Fortunately, we have the astonishing Yefim Bronfman himself as our intrepid soloist.
All lineup and program information is confirmed as of publication, but subject to change without notice.