WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL 2015/16 CHRONOLOGICAL LISTING OF EVENTS

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1 WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL 2015/16 CHRONOLOGICAL LISTING OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER OPENING NIGHT CONCERT & GALA- (Non-subscription) Tuesday, September 29, 2015, at 7 PM Opening Night Concert & Gala Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela Details to be announced Tickets available in August OCTOBER 2015 Thursday, October 1, 2015, at 8 PM Immortal Beethoven: Symphonies 1 & 2 Simone Porter, violin BEETHOVEN Romance No. 1 BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 1 BEETHOVEN Romance No. 2 BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 2 SIMÓN BOLÍVAR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF VENEZUELA Friday, October 2, 2015, at 8 PM Immortal Beethoven: Symphonies 3 & 4 Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3, Eroica BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 4

2 TOYOTA SYMPHONIES FOR YOUTH Saturday, October 3, 2015, at 11 AM Immortal Beethoven: Beethoven s in the House Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela As part of the Immortal Beethoven festival, the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela shares the wonder of Beethoven s music with fans of all ages. Through Beethoven s most beloved works, the audience discovers his passionate determination to create, and how his drive continues to inspire musicians across the globe. Saturday, October 3, 2015, at 2 PM Immortal Beethoven: Symphonies 5 & 6 BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5 BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6, Pastoral SIMÓN BOLÍVAR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF VENEZUELA Saturday, October 3, 2015, at 8 PM Immortal Beethoven: Symphonies 7 & 8 Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7 BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 8 BEETHOVEN Egmont Overture Sunday, October 4, 2015, at 2 PM Immortal Beethoven: The Ninth Los Angeles Philharmonic Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela Mariana Ortiz, soprano J nai Bridges, mezzo-soprano Joshua Guerrero, tenor Soloman Howard, bass Los Angeles Master Chorale Grant Gershon, artistic director BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9 2

3 VISITING ORCHESTRAS (Non-subscription) Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at 8 PM Wednesday, October 7, 2015, at 8 PM Immortal Beethoven: The Ninth Los Angeles Philharmonic Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela Mariana Ortiz, soprano J nai Bridges, mezzo-soprano Joshua Guerrero, tenor Solomon Howard, bass Los Angeles Master Chorale Grant Gershon, artistic director BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9 Thursday, October 8, 2015, at 8 PM Immortal Beethoven: Symphonies 1 & 2 Simone Porter, violin BEETHOVEN Romance No. 1 BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 1 BEETHOVEN Romance No. 2 BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 2 SIMÓN BOLÍVAR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF VENEZUELA Friday, October 9, 2015, at 11 AM Immortal Beethoven: Symphonies 3 & 4 Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3, Eroica BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 4 - INSIDE THE MUSIC - Friday, October 9, 2015, at 8 PM Immortal Beethoven: Symphonies 5 & 6 BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5 BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6, Pastoral 3

4 TOYOTA SYMPHONIES FOR YOUTH Saturday, October 10, 2015, at 11 AM Immortal Beethoven: Beethoven s in the House Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela As part of the Immortal Beethoven festival, the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela shares the wonder of Beethoven s music with fans of all ages. Through Beethoven s most beloved works, the audience discovers his passionate determination to create, and how his drive continues to inspire musicians across the globe. SIMÓN BOLÍVAR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF VENEZUELA Saturday, October 10, 2015, at 8 PM Immortal Beethoven: Symphonies 7 & 8 Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7 BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 8 BEETHOVEN Egmont Overture Sunday, October 11, 2015, at 2 PM Immortal Beethoven: The Ninth Los Angeles Philharmonic Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela Mariana Ortiz, soprano J nai Bridges, mezzo-soprano Joshua Guerrero, tenor Soloman Howard, bass Los Angeles Master Chorale Grant Gershon, artistic director BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9 4

5 CHAMBER MUSIC Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at 8 PM Immortal Beethoven Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Simón Bolívar String Quartet, guest ensemble The LA Phil s special guests join members of the orchestra for Beethoven s other matchless contribution to music, his extraordinary string quartets. A complimentary reception precedes the performance. Thursday, October 15, 2015, at 8 PM Saturday, October 17, 2015, at 8 PM Sunday, October 18, 2015, at 2 PM STRAVINSKY Suites Nos. 1 and 2 for small orchestra Louis ANDRIESSEN Mysteriën (U.S. premiere) STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring -CASUAL FRIDAYS- Friday, October 16, 2015, at 8 PM STRAVINSKY Suites Nos. 1 and 2 for small orchestra STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring COLBURN CELEBRITY RECITALS Sunday, October 18, 2015, at 7:30 PM Sir András Schiff, piano HAYDN Sonata in E-flat, Hob. XVI:52 BEETHOVEN Sonata in C minor, Op. 111 MOZART Sonata in D, K. 576 SCHUBERT Sonata in B-flat, D. 960 WORLD MUSIC Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at 8 PM Eddie Palmieri Chucho Valdés This incredible evening features two legends of Latin jazz piano. Salsa pioneer Eddie Palmieri fearlessly combines Afro-Caribbean grooves with hard-bop harmonies. Chucho Valdés is a towering figure who combines classic jazz dexterity with the rhythmic intricacies of Afro-Cuban culture. 5

6 Thursday, October 22, 2015, at 8 PM Friday, October 23, 2015, at 8 PM Saturday, October 24, 2015, at 8 PM Sir András Schiff, conductor/piano Anna Lucia Richter, soprano Britta Schwarz, alto Werner Güra, tenor Robert Holl, bass Los Angeles Master Chorale Grant Gershon, artistic director MOZART Piano Concerto No. 25, K. 503 HAYDN Mass in Time of War, Hob. XXII:9 BAROQUE VARIATIONS Sunday, October 25, 2015, at 7:30 PM Bach Collegium Japan Masaaki Suzuki, conductor Ryo Terakado, violin Guy Ferber, trumpet Andreas Böhlen, recorder Joanne Lunn, soprano Masamitsu San nomiva, oboe BACH Brandenburg Concerto No. 2, BWV 1047 VIVALDI Recorder Concerto in C, RV 443 HANDEL Gloria in B-flat, HWV deest VIVALDI Oboe Concerto in A minor, RV 463 BACH Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen (Exult in God in all lands), BWV 51 CHAMBER MUSIC Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at 8 PM Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic All-MENDELSSOHN Our in-house virtuosos perform a program of Mendelssohn s brilliant chamber music. A complimentary wine tasting reception begins the evening. 6

7 Thursday, October 29, 2015, at 8 PM Friday, October 30, 2015, at 8 PM Semyon Bychkov, conductor Renaud Capuçon, violin MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto STRAUSS An Alpine Symphony HALLOWEEN ORGAN CONCERT (Special Non-subscription event) Saturday, October 31, 2015, at 8 PM Halloween Organ With Film Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Clark Wilson, organ It s horror in the hall as the silent 1920 classic starring John Barrymore is accompanied live by Clark Wilson on the Hall s monster organ. NOVEMBER 2015 Sunday, November 1, 2015, at 2 PM Semyon Bychkov, conductor Renaud Capuçon, violin MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto STRAUSS An Alpine Symphony COLBURN CELEBRITY RECITALS Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at 8 PM Joshua Bell, violin TBD, piano An intimate recital by one of America s finest and most celebrated violinists is to be highly anticipated. 7

8 SONGBOOK Thursday, November 5, 2015, at 8 PM Kristin Chenoweth Multi-talented Emmy - and Tony -winning actress/singer Kristin Chenoweth brings a fun-filled new show that promises exciting surprises, new songs, favorites from her best-known shows (Wicked, Glee and On the Twentieth Century), popular standards and classics from Broadway, Hollywood and beyond! WORLD MUSIC Friday, November 6, 2015, at 8 PM Youssou N Dour Senegal-born international giant Youssou N'Dour debuts at. From sensational pop hits steeped in the mbalax sound of his homeland to reggae, rumba, hip-hop and jazz, N Dour has entertained and championed social causes for over 37 years. The Los Angeles Times calls him one of the world s greatest singers. JAZZ Sunday, November 8, 2015, at 7:30 PM Billy Childs: Map to the Treasure Reimagining Laura Nyro featuring Becca Stevens, Alicia Olatuja and the Lyris String Quartet Brad Mehldau Trio Grammy -winning pianist and composer Billy Childs pays homage to the great singer-songwriter Laura Nyro and her innovative songbook of joyous, Brill Building jazz-pop. One of the most influential pianists of the last two decades, the amazing Brad Mehldau with drummer Jeff Ballard and bassist Larry Grenadier mixes pop, rock, and classical music into a stunning jazz-based brew. 8

9 VISITING ORCHESTRAS Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at 8 PM Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Zubin Mehta, conductor BARDANASHVILI A Journey to the End of the Millennium RAVEL La Valse DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 9, From the New World -in/sight- Friday, November 13, 2015, at 8 PM Ludovic Morlot, conductor Sergey Khachatryan, violin Tal Rosner, video artist BRITTEN Four Sea Interludes and Passacaglia from Peter Grimes (with video) BEETHOVEN Violin Concerto Saturday, November 14, 2015, at 2 PM Sunday, November 15, 2015, at 2 PM Ludovic Morlot, conductor Sergey Khachatryan, violin BEETHOVEN Violin Concerto John Luther ADAMS Become Ocean CHAMBER MUSIC Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at 8 PM Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic The heart-on-sleeve passion of Russian composers infuses this chamber music program, preceded by the complimentary wine tasting reception. 9

10 Friday, November 20, 2015, at 8 PM Saturday, November 21, 2015, at 8 PM Sunday, November 22, 2015, at 2 PM Lionel Bringuier, conductor Yuja Wang, piano Los Angeles Master Chorale Grant Gershon, artistic director DEBUSSY Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun MOZART Piano Concerto No. 9, K. 271 Esa-Pekka SALONEN Karawane (U.S. premiere) TOYOTA SYMPHONIES FOR YOUTH Saturday, November 21, 2015, at 11 AM The Young Person s Guide to the Orchestra Los Angeles Philharmonic Adventures abound within the music of English composer Benjamin Britten. The audience will experience musical journeys and magical landscapes as we dive into some of his beloved works, including The Young Person s Guide to the Orchestra. ORGAN RECITAL SERIES Sunday, November 22, 2015, at 7:30 PM Raúl Prieto Ramírez, organ RITTER Sonata II in E minor, Op.19 SAINT-SAËNS (arr. Lemare) Danse macabre BACH Passacaglia in C minor, BWV 582 DURUFLÉ Prelude and Fugue on the Name ALAIN, Op. 7 LISZT (arr. Ramírez) Mephisto Waltz No. 1 FRANCK Chorale No. 2 in B minor WAGNER (arr. Ramírez) Prelude to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg Friday, November 27, 2015, at 8 PM Saturday, November 28, 2015, at 8 PM Sunday, November 29, 2015, at 2 PM Roberto Bolle, Apollo Hee Seo, Terpsichore Stella Abrera, Calliope Devon Teucher, Polyhymnia BRITTEN Young Apollo STRAVINSKY Apollo SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 5 10

11 DECEMBER 2015 CHAMBER MUSIC Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at 8 PM Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Delight in the intimate joys of chamber music, preceded by a relaxing wine-tasting reception. Thursday, December 3, 2015, at 8 PM Saturday, December 5, 2015, at 8 PM Sunday, December 6, 2015, at 2 PM Gil Shaham, violin MENDELSSOHN Harmoniemusik BACH Violin Concerto No. 1 BACH Violin Concerto No. 2 MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 1 -CASUAL FRIDAYS- Friday, December 4, 2015, at 8 PM Gil Shaham, violin BACH Violin Concerto No. 1 BACH Violin Concerto No. 2 MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 1 TOYOTA SYMPHONIES FOR YOUTH Saturday, December 5, 2015, at 11 AM The Young Person s Guide to the Orchestra Los Angeles Philharmonic Adventures abound within the music of English composer Benjamin Britten. The audience will experience musical journeys and magical landscapes as we dive into some of his beloved works, including The Young Person s Guide to the Orchestra. 11

12 GREEN UMBRELLA Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at 8 PM Calder Quartet Formalist Quartet Lyris Quartet CAGE (arr. Eric Byers) Music for Marcel Duchamp Christian WOLFF (arr. Chiara Giovando) Edges Ben JOHNSTON Amazing Grace Steve REICH Triple Quartet John Luther ADAMS new work for string quartet (world premiere, LA Phil commission) George BRECHT String Quartet ( Shaking hands ) Tristan PERICH new work for triple quartet and electronics (world premiere, LA Phil commission) Thursday, December 10, 2015, at 8 PM Friday, December 11, 2015, at 8 PM Saturday, December 12, 2015, at 8 PM Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla, conductor Hilary Hahn, violin WEINBERG Suite from The Golden Key VIEUXTEMPS Violin Concerto No. 4 TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4 - INSIDE THE MUSIC - Friday, December 11, 2015, at 8 PM Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla, conductor Hilary Hahn, violin WEINBERG Suite from The Golden Key VIEUXTEMPS Violin Concerto No. 4 in D minor TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4 DECK THE HALL (Non-subscription) Thursday, December 17, 2015, at 8 PM A Chanticleer Christmas The 12 men of this orchestra of voices make a welcome return for their exquisite and eclectic Christmas program. 12

13 Friday, December 18, 2015, at 11 AM Saturday, December 19, 2015, at 8 PM Sunday, December 20, 2015, at 2 PM Cristian Măcelaru, conductor Kirill Gerstein, piano RACHMANINOFF Vocalise RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 2 RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances DECK THE HALL (Non-subscription) Saturday, December 18, 2015, at 8 PM Holiday Organ Spectacular David Higgs, organ Join the celebration! This special edition marks the 10th birthday of s majestic pipe organ, setting the mood with festive and devotional holiday music. DECK THE HALL (Non-subscription) Saturday, December 19, 2015, at 11:30 AM, and 2:30 PM Holiday Sing-Along Accompanied by the Hall s huge pipe organ, a choir and a jazz combo, you ll enjoy singing numerous popular songs of the season. It s the jolliest holiday sing-along in town! DECK THE HALL (Non-subscription) Monday, December 21, 2015, at 8 PM A Swingin Christmas: The Count Basie Orchestra One of the hottest bands anywhere, directed by Scotty Barnhart, cooks up a jazzy Christmas celebration from holiday favorites to the best of the Basie Band tunes. 13

14 DECK THE HALL (Non-subscription) Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at 8 PM Soweto Gospel Choir The Grammy -winning South African ensemble makes a welcome return to with their uplifting holiday program, an enlivening blend of African gospel, spirituals, reggae and American popular music. DECK THE HALL (Non-subscription) Friday, December 31, 2015, at 7 PM, and 10:30 PM New Year s Eve with Natalie Cole Ring in the New Year with the sultry, romantic sounds of Natalie Cole and big band, performing her sophisticated versions of American songbook, jazz and fiery Latin standards. JANUARY 2016 Friday, January 8, 2016, at 8 PM Saturday, January 9, 2016, at 8 PM Sunday, January 10, 2016, at 2 PM Daniel Harding, conductor Emanuel Ax, piano Pierre BERLIOZ Le corsaire FRANCK Symphonic Variations BOULEZ Memoriale SCHUMANN Symphony No. 2 SOUNDS ABOUT TOWN (Non-subscription) Sunday, January 10, 2016, at 7:30 PM The Orange County Youth Symphony Orchestra Daniel Alfred Wachs, conductor Young Musicians Foundation Debut Orchestra YMF Music Director Designate, conductor IVES The Unanswered Question Mark-Anthony TURNAGE Passchendaele (U.S. premiere, OCYSO co-commission) NIELSEN Symphony No. 4, The Inextinguishable 14

15 COLBURN CELEBRITY RECITALS Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at 8 PM Itzhak Perlman, violin Emanuel Ax, piano MOZART Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 17 in C major, K. 296 FAURÉ Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in A Major, Op. 13 STRAUSS Sonata in E-Flat Major for Violin and Piano, Op. 18 Additional works to be announced from the stage. Thursday, January 14, 2016, at 8 PM Friday, January 15, 2016, at 11 AM Saturday, January 16, 2016, at 8 PM Sunday, January 17, 2016, at 2 PM Itzhak Perlman, conductor/violin MOZART Adagio (for violin and orchestra), K. 261 MOZART Rondo (for violin and orchestra), K. 373 MOZART Symphony No. 27, K. 199 TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5 GREEN UMBRELLA Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at 8 PM Los Angeles Philharmonic New Music Group Lukasz Borowicz, conductor Burt Hara, clarinet Agata Zubel, soprano Krzysztof MEYER Musique scintillante (U.S. premiere) Paweł MYKIETYN 3 for 13 (West Coast premiere) Krzysztof PENDERECKI Sinfonietta No. 2 for clarinet and strings (West Coast premiere) Agata ZUBEL new work for soprano and ensemble (world premiere, LA Phil commission) Paweł SZYMAŃSKI quasi una sinfonietta (West Coast premiere) 15

16 BAROQUE VARIATIONS Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at 8 PM Europa Galante Fabio Biondi, violin/viola d amore Chiara s Diary PORTA Sinfonia in D for strings VIVALDI Sinfonia in G for strings, RV 149, Il Coro delle muse PORPORA Sinfonia a tre in G VIVALDI Violin Concerto in B-flat, RV 372, Per la S.ra Chiara MARTINELLI Concerto for Viola d amore and strings in D, Per la S.ra Chiaretta MARTINELLI Concerto for Violin in E, dedicato all S.ra Chiara LATILLA Sinfonia in G PEROTTI Grave for Violin and Organ in G minor BERNASCONI Sinfonia for strings in D - INSIDE THE MUSIC - Friday, January 22, 2016, at 8 PM Jesús López-Cobos, conductor Garrick Ohlsson, piano HALFFTER Tiento del primer tono y batalla imperial (West Coast premiere) BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 1 DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 8 Friday, January 22, 2016, at 8 PM Saturday, January 23, 2016, at 2 PM Sunday, January 24, 2016, at 2 PM Jesús López-Cobos, conductor Garrick Ohlsson, piano HALFFTER Tiento del primer tono y batalla imperial (West Coast premiere) BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 1 DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 8 16

17 TOYOTA SYMPHONIES FOR YOUTH Saturday, January 23, 2016, at 11 AM City of Light: A Musical Tour de France Los Angeles Philharmonic The audience will tour the colorful and rich orchestral music of France with the Los Angeles Philharmonic in celebration of the LA Phil s French festival. ORGAN RECITAL SERIES Sunday, January 24, 2016, at 7:30 PM Paul Jacobs, organ Christine Brewer, soprano BACH Prelude and Fugue in C, BWV 547 HANDEL But Oh! What Art Can Teach BACH Bist du bei mir FRANCK Panis Angelicus Lili BOULANGER Pie Jesu Nadia BOULANGER Trois Pièces PUCCINI Salve Regina GOUNOD O Repentir! REGER Songs (after Hugo Wolf) Nun wander, Maria Führ mich, Kind, nach Bethlehem! Zum neuen Jahr Gebet REGER Toccata and Fugue, Op. 59 CHAMBER MUSIC Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at 8 PM Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic ALL-BRAHMS The rich, Romantic sounds of Brahms music for smaller ensembles makes for an exceptionally satisfying evening, especially with the pre-concert wine-tasting reception. Friday, January 29, 2016, at 8 PM Saturday, January 30, 2016, at 8 PM Sunday, January 31, 2016, at 2 PM Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor Yefim Bronfman, piano BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 1 MAHLER Symphony No. 1 17

18 TOYOTA SYMPHONIES FOR YOUTH Saturday, January 30, 2016, at 11 AM City of Light: A Musical Tour de France Los Angeles Philharmonic The audience will tour the colorful and rich orchestral music of France with the Los Angeles Philharmonic in celebration of the LA Phil s French festival. FEBRUARY 2016 GREEN UMBRELLA Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at 8 PM City of Light St. Louis Symphony David Robertson, conductor Deborah O Grady, production director and photographer Seth Reiser, lighting and scenic designer Adam Larsen, video consultant MESSIAEN Des canyons aux étoiles -in/sight- Friday, February 12, 2016, at 8 PM Saturday, February 13, 2016, at 8 PM Sunday, February 14, 2016, at 2 PM City of Light Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor Vincent DuBois, organ Camilla Tilling, soprano Ars Electronica Futurelab, installation artists TANGUY Affettuoso POULENC Organ Concerto DUTILLEUX Correspondances RAVEL Mother Goose 18

19 VISITING ORCHESTRAS Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at 8 PM Australian Chamber Orchestra Richard Tognetti, artistic director/violin Jon Frank, photographic images and footage Mick Sowry, director Mark Atkins, didgeridoo Derek Hynd, surfer in the film Stephen Pigram, voice The Reef: TOGNETTI Heart of The Black Beast, Bathymetry TOGNETTI/GRANDAGE Beyond SEEGER Where Have All the Flowers Gone RAMEAU Les Vents from Les Boréades LIGETI Ramifications George CRUMB Black Angels (excerpts) BACH Fugue from Violin Sonata No. 1, BWV 1001 GRANDAGE/ATKINS Immutable PIGRAM BROTHERS Raindancing S. PIGRAM Mimi KILAR Orawa ALICE IN CHAINS Them Bones, Angry Chair Brett DEAN Peripeteia from Electric Preludes SHOSTAKOVICH Allegro molto from Chamber Symphony, Op. 110a RACHMANINOFF Vocalise BEETHOVEN Cavatina from String Quartet, Op. 130 (arrangements by Tognetti and Grandage) Friday, February 19, 2016, at 8 PM Sunday, February 21, 2016, at 2 PM City of Light Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor David Edwards, director Colin Grenfell, lighting designer Stéphane Degout, Pelléas Camilla Tilling, Mélisande Laurent Naouri, Golaud Willard White, Arkel Felicity Palmer, Genevieve Chloé Briot, Yniold DEBUSSY Pelléas et Mélisande 19

20 JAZZ Saturday, February 20, 2016, at 8 PM Dianne Reeves Gregory Porter With her sophisticated jazz sensibility and one of the richest, most flexible voices around, Dianne Reeves is one of the country s most mesmerizing performers and storytellers. Brooklyn-based Gregory Porter, with his soulful baritone, is The next great male jazz singer. (NPR Music) COLBURN CELEBRITY RECITALS Sunday, February 21, 2016, at 7:30 PM Yundi, piano Program TBD The former Yundi Li is best known for being the youngestever winner of the International Frédéric Chopin Piano Competition. A huge mega-star in his native China, Yundi has focused recently on music by Beethoven in recordings and recitals that have been widely acclaimed. CHAMBER MUSIC Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at 8 PM City of Light Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic The audience will luxuriate in the delights of French music for small ensembles, right after the complimentary winetasting reception. Thursday, February 25, 2016, at 8 PM Friday, February 26, 2016, at 11 AM Saturday, February 27, 2016, at 8 PM Sunday, February 28, 2016, at 2 PM Sergio Tiempo, piano WILLIAMS Soundings GINASTERA Piano Concerto No. 1 Andrew NORMAN new work (world premiere, LA Phil commission) COPLAND Appalachian Spring 20

21 COLBURN CELEBRITY RECITALS Friday, February 26, 2016, at 8 PM Daniil Trifonov, piano Program TBD Born in 1991, Trifonov is taking the music world by storm: just weeks after winning the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition, he took First Prize and a host of media at the International Tchaikovsky Competition. What he does with his hands is technically incredible. It s also his touch he has tenderness and also the demonic element. I never heard anything like that. (Martha Argerich) MARCH 2016 GREEN UMBRELLA Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at 8 PM LA Phil New Music Group Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla, conductor Christina Naughton, piano Michelle Naughton, piano NANCARROW Sonatina for Piano Four Hands Clara IANNOTTA Intent on Resurrection Spring or Some Such Thing (U.S. premiere) LUTOSŁAWSKI Paganini Variations Chaya CZERNOWIN new work for ensemble (U.S. premiere, LA Phil commission) Annie GOSFIELD new work for two pianos and electronics (world premiere, LA Phil commission) Thursday, March 3, 2016, at 8 PM Friday, March 4, 2016, at 8 PM Saturday, March 5, 2016, at 8 PM Sunday, March 6, 2016, at 2 PM Tamara Mumford, mezzo-soprano Women of the Los Angeles Master Chorale Grant Gershon, artistic director Los Angeles Children s Chorus Anne Tomlinson, artistic director MAHLER Symphony No. 3 21

22 SONGBOOK SERIES Friday, March 11, 2016, at 8 PM José González with ymusic Swedish-born, but of Argentinean descent, José González makes his debut at in this special performance with the strings of inventive classical ensemble ymusic. One of today s most remarkable songwriters, with a crystal-clear singing voice and vibrant, classically-inspired guitar playing, González pulls from folk, pop and an array of world music traditions to build songs that are powerful, haunting and intimate. WORLD MUSIC Saturday, March 12, 2016, at 8 PM Todo Cambia: The Rebel Spirit of Mercedes Sosa Artists to be announced The voice of the voiceless, Argentina s Mercedes Sosa was a leader of the nueva canción movement, created to resist South America s military dictatorships. Her extraordinary voice and rebellious songs were rooted in Argentinian and other South American folk music. After her arrest and exile, she returned stronger than ever. SOUNDS ABOUT TOWN (Non-subscription) Sunday, March 13, 2016, at 2 PM American Youth Symphony National Children s Chorus Luke McEndarfer, artistic director TAN DUN Heaven Earth Mankind (Symphony 1997) JAZZ Friday, March 18, 2016, at 8 PM Herbie Hancock The LA Phil s Chair for Jazz annual program will be packed with brilliant artistry and musical experimentation. 22

23 WORLD MUSIC Saturday, March 26, 2016, at 8 PM La Santa Cecilia Buika L.A. s own La Santa Cecilia blends Pan-American rhythms from cumbia, bossa nova and bolero to rock, ska and R&B, bringing the block party to the concert hall. Acclaimed Spanish flamenco singer Buika returns with a voice that stirs the soul and new repertoire from reggae to flamenco and beyond. Thursday, March 31, 2016, at 8 PM Nicholas McGegan, conductor Martin Chalifour, violin Nathan Cole, violin Ariana Ghez, oboe Whitney Crockett, bassoon Robert demaine, cello BACH Orchestral Suite No. 3 BACH Concerto for Two Violins HAYDN Sinfonia concertante in B-flat SCHUBERT Symphony No. 3 APRIL 2016 JAZZ Friday, April 1, 2016, at 8 PM Mack Avenue Superband featuring Gary Burton, Kevin Eubanks, Tia Fuller, Sean Jones, Christian McBride, Ulysses Owens, Jr., Christian Sands José James As one of the last exclusively jazz labels, Mack Ave Records boasts an extraordinary roster of stars, both established and up-and-coming. Expect scintillating solos and fiery musical chemistry from its Superband, helmed by veterans Christian McBride and Gary Burton. New York s José James opens with hypnotic fluid vocals and ultra hip style. 23

24 Saturday, April 2, 2016, at 2 PM Nicholas McGegan, conductor Martin Chalifour, violin Nathan Cole, violin Ariana Ghez, oboe Whitney Crockett, bassoon Robert demaine, cello BACH Orchestral Suite No. 3 BACH Concerto for Two Violins HAYDN Sinfonia concertante in B-flat SCHUBERT Symphony No. 3 ORGAN RECITAL SERIES Sunday, April 3, 2016, at 7:30 PM Thomas Trotter, organ BACH Toccata & Fugue in F, BWV 540 MOZART Adagio & Allegro, K. 594 SCHUMANN Two Fugues on B.A.C.H. DOVE The Dancing Pipes WIDOR Symphony No. 5: 1. Allegro DUKAS (arr. Trotter) The Sorcerer s Apprentice LISZT Fantasia & Fugue on B.A.C.H. -CASUAL FRIDAYS- Friday, April 8, 2016, at 8 PM James Gaffigan, conductor Stephen Hough, piano BRAHMS Symphony No. 3 LISZT Piano Concerto No. 1 Saturday, April 9, 2016, at 8 PM Sunday, April 10, 2016, at 2 PM James Gaffigan, conductor Stephen Hough, piano BRAHMS Symphony No. 3 LISZT Piano Concerto No. 1 STRAUSS Salome Dances 24

25 TOYOTA SYMPHONIES FOR YOUTH Saturday, April 9, 2016, at 11 AM Spirit of the Cello Los Angeles Philharmonic The Los Angeles Philharmonic and an LA Phil cellist lead the audience on a humorous exploration of the role of the cello, through music by Handel, Haydn and Mendelssohn. Our cellist learns the true spirit of the instrument, and his cello discovers many other possibilities for making music besides being in the spotlight. CHAMBER MUSIC Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at 8 PM Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Brad LUBMAN Tangents (world premiere, LA Phil commission) BAROQUE VARIATIONS Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at 8 PM Les Violons du Roy Bernard Labadie, conductor Alexandre Tharaud, piano BACH (arr. Labadie) Passacaglia in C minor, BWV 582 BACH Concerto in D minor for Keyboard and Orchestra, BWV 1052 BACH Concerto in F minor for Keyboard and Orchestra, BWV 1056 HANDEL Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Thursday, April , at 8 PM Friday, April , at 8 PM Saturday, April , at 8 PM John Adams, conductor Leila Josefowicz, violin ADAMS Scheherazade.2 RESPIGHI The Pines of Rome RESPIGHI The Fountains of Rome 25

26 TOYOTA SYMPHONIES FOR YOUTH Saturday, April 16, 2016, at 11 AM Spirit of the Cello Los Angeles Philharmonic The Los Angeles Philharmonic and an LA Phil cellist lead the audience on a humorous exploration of the role of the cello, through music by Handel, Haydn and Mendelssohn. Our cellist learns the true spirit of the instrument, and his cello discovers many other possibilities for making music besides being in the spotlight. GREEN UMBRELLA Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at 8 PM Los Angeles Philharmonic New Music Group John Adams, conductor Craig Werden, voice Theo Bleckmann, baritone Timur Bekbosunov, tenor Additional artist to be announced Beth Morrison Projects Beth Morrison and Paola Prestini, co-director and cocurator Juhi BANSAL new work for piano and voice (world premiere, LA Phil commission) Ted HEARNE Sound from the Bench Mouth Piece When You Hear Jacob COOPER new work for ensemble and voice, with video (world premiere, LA Phil commission) John ADAMS I Was Looking at the Ceiling and Then I Saw the Sky Mike s Song about Arresting a Particular Individual Song About The On-site Altercation Dewain s Song of Liberation and Surprise Jefferson FRIEDMAN from On in Love (West Coast premiere) Tarrying Fight Song Leaha VILLARREAL Never Not Paola PRESTINI new work (world premiere) David T. LITTLE Artaud in the Black Lodge (West Coast premiere) Petrograd 1917 Here, my severed digit Additional selections to be announced A project of Beth Morrison Projects and VisionIntoArt, co-curated and co-directed by Beth Morrison and Paola Prestini, in collaboration with the LA Phil. 26

27 Thursday, April 21, 2016, at 8 PM Saturday, April 23, 2016, at 8 PM Sunday, April 24, 2016, at 2 PM Edo de Waart, conductor Behzod Abduraimov, piano ADAMS The Chairman Dances SAINT-SAËNS Piano Concerto No. 2 MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 3, Scottish SOUNDS ABOUT TOWN (Non-subscription) Sunday, April 24, 2016, at 7 PM Colburn Orchestra Stéphane Denève, conductor Program TBD COLBURN CELEBRITY RECITALS Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at 7:30 PM Murray Perahia, piano Program TBD Longtime master pianist Murray Perahia has been celebrated over the years for his probing performances of music by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Chopin and Brahms, winning eight Gramophone Awards and being voted into the inaugural Gramophone Hall of Fame. Friday, April 29, 2016, at 11 AM Saturday, April 30, 2016, at 8 PM Jakub Hrůša, conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano MUSSORGSKY Night on Bald Mountain GRIEG Piano Concerto JANÁČEK Taras Bulba 27

28 MAY in/sight- Friday, May 6, 2016, at 8 PM Sunday, May 8, 2016, at 2 PM Reinbert de Leeuw, conductor Pierre Audi, director Quay Brothers, video artists Louis ANDRIESSEN Theatre of the World (world premiere, LA Phil commission) SONGBOOK Saturday, May 7, 2016, at 8 PM Brian Stokes Mitchell Los Angeles Philharmonic Dubbed Broadway s Last Leading Man by The New York Times, Brian Stokes Mitchell has enjoyed a rich and varied career on Broadway, television and film, in the recording studio and in concert performances. On his most recent record, Simply Broadway, Stokes powerhouse baritone brings storytelling and drama to great heights on favorite classics of the Broadway canon, from Camelot, Porgy and Bess, and Company, to Man of La Mancha, South Pacific and Les Misérables. CHAMBER MUSIC Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at 8 PM Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Member of the talented Los Angeles Philharmonic brass section will perform stirring music from different eras. A wine reception awaits beforehand. BAROQUE VARIATIONS Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at 8 PM Nicholas McGegan, conductor Andreas Scholl, countertenor Anne Sofie von Otter, mezzo-soprano HANDEL selected arias and duets Arvo PÄRT new arrangement 28

29 -CASUAL FRIDAYS- Friday, May 13, 2016, at 8 PM Piatigorsky International Cello Festival: Bloch Leonard Slatkin, conductor Ralph Kirshbaum, cello BLOCH Schelomo BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique Saturday, May 14, 2016, at 8 PM Piatigorsky International Cello Festival: Elgar Leonard Slatkin, conductor Truls Mørk, cello ROSSINI William Tell Overture ELGAR Cello Concerto BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique Sunday, May 15, 2016, at 2 PM Piatigorsky International Cello Festival: Martinů Leonard Slatkin, conductor Sol Gabetta, cello ROSSINI William Tell Overture MARTINŮ Cello Concerto No. 1 (1955 version) BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique COLBURN CELEBRITY RECITALS Sunday, May 15, 2016, at 7:30 PM Piatigorsky International Cello Festival: Yo-Yo Ma in Recital Yo-Yo Ma, cello Kathryn Stott, piano 29

30 COLBURN CELEBRITY RECITALS Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at 8 PM Piatigorsky International Cello Festival Featuring the Emerson String Quartet and cellists playing in the festival SCHUBERT Quintet in C Brett DEAN Twelve Angry Men (for 12 cellos and film) Anna CLYNE new work for mass cello ensemble (world premiere, LA Phil commission) VILLA-LOBOS Bachianas Brasileiras No. 1 Thursday, May 19, 2016, at 8 PM Friday, May 20, 2016, at 8 PM Saturday, May 21, 2016, at 8 PM Sunday, May 22, 2016, at 2 PM Lucy Crowe, soprano Isabel Leonard, mezzo-soprano Paul Appleby, tenor Luca Pisaroni, bass-baritone Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir Kaspars Putniņš, artistic director Latvian Radio Choir Sigvards Kļava, artistic director Arvo PÄRT Miserere MOZART Requiem, K INSIDE THE MUSIC - Friday, May 20, 2016, at 8 PM Lucy Crowe, soprano Isabel Leonard, mezzo-soprano Paul Appleby, tenor Luca Pisaroni, bass-baritone Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir Kaspars Putniņš, artistic director Latvian Radio Choir Sigvards Kļava, artistic director Arvo PÄRT Miserere MOZART Requiem 30

31 -in/sight- Thursday, May 26, 2016, at 8 PM Friday, May 27, 2016, at 8 PM Bill Viola, video artist Inon Barnatan, piano Arvo PÄRT Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten Bill VIOLA Inverted Birth (Los Angeles premiere) MOZART Piano Concerto No. 17, K. 453 Arvo PÄRT Symphony No. 4, Los Angeles Saturday, May 28, 2016, at 2 PM Sunday, May 29, 2016, at 2 PM MOZART Symphony No. 25, K. 183 Arvo PÄRT new work (world premiere, LA Phil commission) MOZART Symphony No. 40, K. 550 ORGAN RECITAL SERIES Sunday, May 29, 2016, at 7:30 PM Aaron David Miller, organ Damin Spritzer, organ Arvo PÄRT Annum per annum Arvo PÄRT (arr. Craighead) Fratres MOZART Fantasia in F minor, K. 608 MOZART Adagio and Fugue in C minor, K. 546 GIGOUT Grand choeur dialogué Additional works to be announced 31

32 JUNE 2016 Thursday, June 2, 2016, at 8 PM Friday, June 3, 2016, at 8 PM Saturday, June 4, 2016, at 8 PM Sunday, June 5, 2016, at 2 PM Carrie Dennis, viola KODÁLY Dances of Galánta BARTÓK Viola Concerto LIGETI Apparitions BARTÓK Miraculous Mandarin Suite Programs, artists and dates subject to change