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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 explores Elgar’s Enigma with Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Edmund Finnis.

This talk was given at a performance of Elgar’s Enigma at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Pieces discussed:

KORNGOLD Theme and Variations, Op. 42

Edmund FINNIS Cello Con... more

Thomas Neenan discusses Mozart, Ravel & Pintscher.

This talk was given at a performance of Mozart, Ravel & Pintscher at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Pieces discussed:

RAVEL Mother Goose Suite

Matthias PINTSCHER neharot

MOZART Piano Concerto No. 25 ... more

Tiffany Kuo and Emmanuel “Babelito” Ortega lead a conversation on Recovecos: Angélica Negrón & Lido Pimienta with Darian Donovan Thomas, Lido Pimienta, and Angélica Negrón.

This talk was given at a performance of Recovecos: Angélica Negrón & Lido Pi... more

Celina Kintscher delves into Mehta Leads Bruckner’s Eighth.

This talk was given at a performance of Mehta Leads Bruckner’s Eighth at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Pieces discussed:

BRUCKNER Symphony No. 8 in C minor

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Alan Chapman reflects on Halloween Organ, Film & Music with Clark Wilson.

This talk was given at a performance of Halloween Organ, Film & Music at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Pieces discussed:

The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923)

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Christopher Russell guides Dudamel Conducts Mahler’s “Resurrection”.

This talk was given at a performance of Dudamel Conducts Mahler’s “Resurrection” at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Pieces discussed:

MAHLER Symphony No. 2 in C minor, "Resurrection"

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Mike Basak explores The Rite of Spring with Dudamel with John Adams.

This talk was given at a performance of The Rite of Spring with Dudamel at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Pieces discussed:

John ADAMS Frenzy: a short symphony

STRAVINSKY The Firebir... more

Veronika Krausas discusses Dudamel Launches His Final Season with Ellen Reid.

This talk was given at a performance of Dudamel Launches His Final Season at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Pieces discussed:

Ellen REID Earth Between Oceans

STRAUSS Eine Al... more

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Julia Adolphe
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Episode: Ravel & Adolphe with Christopher Russell • LA Phil 2024/25
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Episode: Yo-Yo Ma, Williams & Dudamel with Jon Burlingame • LA Phil 2024/25
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Elgar’s Enigma • LA Phil 2025/26
Q: What does that feel like, giving your music to Sheku?
Edmund shares that it is a joy to see his music realized through another artist's interpretation, highlighting the significance of human connection in the act of music-making.
Elgar’s Enigma • LA Phil 2025/26
Q: What does it feel like for you as an artist, as an interpretive artist?
Sheku explains that he made sure to spend enough time understanding the new music, starting from the score and gradually building familiarity with the piece through practice and collaboration with Edmund.
Dudamel Launches His Final Season • LA Phil 2025/26
Q: Did you have problems deciding which element was which city, or did that come together quickly?
I had problems deciding the order of the elements.
Dudamel Launches His Final Season • LA Phil 2025/26
Q: What happens with this piece now? It will be performed here in LA.
It is a co-commission with the New York Phil.
Esa-Pekka Salonen Leads Debussy & Boulez with Zach Neufeld • LA Phil 2024/25
Q: Can you talk to us a little bit about the process of rehearsing such a piece, given the different way that the conductor's role is?
Rehearsing 'Rituel' is a bit of a nightmare because you cannot rehearse it with the full orchestra since the groups do their own thing.

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