Dudamel Leads a Definitive ‘West Side Story’ at the Bowl
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In my view, this Dudamel-led reading at the Bowl was the definitive “West Side Story”, surpassing the film soundtrack in authenticity, breadth and depth.
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Joyful Mozart and Mahler Ends Pacific Symphony Season
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Seated face-to-face across two pianos placed side by side, the two sisters showed an extraordinary and satisfying rapport, in their dialogs and their ability to finish each other’s sentences instinctively.
Read MoreUkrainian Pianist Conquers Emperor Concerto in His OC Return
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The 38-year-old pianist, hailing from Ukraine by way of Italy, is an estimable artist possessing a forceful, sparkling right hand and a supremely lyrical left hand…
Read MoreA Night with Mozart and Salieri, and the Amazing Pacific Chorale
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Marco Barricelli could not erase the memory of F. Murray Abraham; nonetheless, he managed to inject some semblance of humanity into the Hollywood caricature of Salieri’s character.
Read MoreA Star-Studded Week With Zubin Mehta, Lang Lang, Yuja
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It’s a star-studded week at the Disney Hall, headlined by LA Phil’s beloved former Music Director Zubin Mehta and superstar (some say popstar) pianists Lang Lang and Yuja Wang.
Read MoreMarch Madness with Hilary Hahn, Mahler Seventh and More
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Hilary Hahn must be the violinist du jour among the Gen Z’s. Large contingents of college kids from around the U.S. showed up in force avidly to hear their idol, and they were not disappointed.
Read MoreNight of Prayer and Organ Spectacular at Pacific Symphony
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The concert began with a speech by John Forsyte, President of the Pacific Symphony, and the orchestra playing "Prayer for Ukraine"
Read MoreSomber Elgar and Tchaikovsky Program Offers Solace, Optimism
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With the war in Ukraine still raging unabated into the second week...this week’s somber LA Phil program is a reflection of the world at large.
Read MoreSalonen Returns with Something Old and Lots of New
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One of the many pleasures of resuming life post-Covid is seeing the return of beloved former Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen, always adventurous and daring in his programming.
Read MoreOne Month in Review - 3 Conductors for 3 Pianists in LA
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On February 5, LA Phil went on to new heights with conductor Philippe Jordan, who gave a brilliant Russian program that would not soon be forgotten
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