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Gustav Mahler
Tchaikovsky
Beethoven
Michael Tilson Thomas
Classical Music
Gustavo Dudamel
Alma Mahler
LA Phil
New World Symphony
John Adams
Johann Sebastian Bach
LA Philharmonic
Ravel
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Beethoven Violin Concerto
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Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
San Francisco Symphony
George Gershwin

Key thinkers and guest musicians share their expertise and offer historical and cultural context for an inspiring array of orchestral music, giving you a deeper understanding of the music. These talks reflect the programming of the Los Angeles Philharmonic (LA Phil) on stage at Walt Disney Concert Hall. New episodes are added after the first night’s concert. See the full Upbeat Live schedule at: l... more

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Brian Lauritzen guides Gracias Gustavo: Celebrating 17 Years. This talk was given at a performance of Gracias Gustavo: Celebrating 17 Years at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

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John ADAMS Harmonium

Guillermo ARRIAGA América

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Marc Bolin reflects on Gracias Gustavo: Celebrating the Musicians of the LA Phil. This talk was given at a performance of Gracias Gustavo: Celebrating the Musicians of the LA Phil at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

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John WILLIAMS Bravo G... more

Educator Kristi-Brown Montesano explains Dudamel Conducts Die Walküre Act III with Cori Ellison and Alberto Alvero. This talk was given at a performance of Dudamel Conducts Die Walküre Act III at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

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WAGNER D... more

Composer and conductor Geoffrey Pope discusses Dudamel Conducts Die Walküre Act II with Cori Ellison and Alberto Alvero. This talk was given at a performance of Dudamel Conducts Die Walküre Act II at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

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WAGN... more

Educator Mike Basak explores Dudamel Conducts Die Walküre Act I with Cori Ellison and Alberto Alvero. This talk was given at a performance of Dudamel Conducts Die Walküre Act I at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

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WAGNER Die Walküre Act I... more

Rachel Iba discusses Rachmaninoff's Second Symphony. This talk was given at a performance of Rachmaninoff's Second Symphony at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

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SZYMANOWSKI Concerto No. 1 for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 35

RACHMANINOFF Sym... more

Tiffany Kuo leads a conversation on Smith, Cabezas & Childs with Billy Child, Molly Turner & Michael Gordon. This talk was given at a performance of Smith, Cabezas & Childs at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

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Michael GORDON 2bd, LA Phil... more

Christoph Bull discusses Anna Lapwood with Anna Lapwood. This talk was given at a performance of Anna Lapwood at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

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Hans ZIMMER Chevaliers de Sangreal from The Da Vinci Code

Alan MENKEN The Bells of Notre D... more

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Episode: Dudamel Conducts Die Walküre Act III • LA Phil 2025/26
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Alberto Alvero
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Episode: Dudamel Conducts Die Walküre Act I • LA Phil 2025/26
Cori Ellison
Dramaturg of the Walküre
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Lorenzo Viatti
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Episode: Rachmaninoff's Second Symphony • LA Phil 2025/26
Lisa Bazziashvili
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Episode: Rachmaninoff's Second Symphony • LA Phil 2025/26
Billy Childs
Grammy-winning composer, LA Phil contributor
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Episode: Smith, Cabezas & Childs • LA Phil 2025/26
Michael Gordon
Composer, founder of Bang on a Can
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Smith, Cabezas & Childs • LA Phil 2025/26
Q: What makes the collaboration between musicians and climate activists effective in communicating complex environmental issues?
Music provides an emotional conduit that helps audiences process difficult truths, turning data into tangible, human experiences and facilitating ongoing engagement beyond lectures or reports.
Smith, Cabezas & Childs • LA Phil 2025/26
Q: Miles, how does Tree People keep ecosystem restoration joyful for volunteers, and what can listeners take away to apply in their own communities?
By framing volunteering as a communal, enjoyable activity and by giving volunteers ownership—like naming plants and contributing to hands-on projects—participants feel empowered and inspired to continue engaging with the environment and climate action.
Shostakovich & Sibelius • LA Phil 2025/26
Q: What's your approach to working with soloists like Elisa Weilerstein in this context?
He describes the balance between guiding and allowing space for the soloist, highlighting flexibility and deep listening as key to successful collaboration.
Shostakovich & Sibelius • LA Phil 2025/26
Q: So, I suppose I should start with something personal, what brings you back here and how did this program develop artistically?
Bancroft explains that his love for the music fuels his choices, cites his Nordic connections, and describes how the program balances his artistic interests with what the audience wants to hear, forming a cohesive festival-like concert experience.
Alcée Chriss III • LA Phil 2025/26
Q: How do you approach improvisation with students who may have rudimentary skills?
He describes a two-part method combining technical exercises with therapeutic, mindset-focused coaching to reduce anxiety and judgment, encouraging students to improvise freely by creating a supportive, low-pressure environment.

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Upbeat Live pairs expert hosts with leading performers, conductors, and composers to illuminate orchestral programming through historical context, performance practice, and behind-the-scenes storytelling. Episodes often center on concert programs, exploring repertoire connections, commissioning histories, and interpretive choices, with lively on-site conversations that blend scholarly insights with practical performance anecdotes. A distinguishing trait is the breadth of guests, from LA Phil musicians and visiting conductors to composers and organists, all anchored by educational, audience-friendly breakdowns that help listeners understand why a piece works and what to listen for in a live concert. The show frequently features live on-site ... more

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