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Gustav Mahler
Tchaikovsky
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Alma Mahler
New World Symphony
LA Phil
John Adams
Johann Sebastian Bach
LA Philharmonic
Ravel
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Beethoven Violin Concerto
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Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
San Francisco Symphony
George Gershwin
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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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Thomas Neenan leads a conversation on Brahms & Beethoven. This talk was given at a performance of Brahms & Beethoven at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Pieces discussed:

SCHUMANN Overture, Scherzo and Finale, Op. 52

BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 1 in C m... more

Geoffrey Pope guides Shostakovich & Sibelius with Ryan Bancroft.

This talk was given at a performance of Shostakovich & Sibelius at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Pieces discussed:

SHOSTAKOVICH Selections from Suite for Variety Orchestra No. 1

SHOSTAK... more

Kristi Brown-Montesano explores Turangalîla with Cynthia Millar and Simone Young.

This talk was given at a performance of Turangalîla at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Pieces discussed:

MESSIAEN Turangalîla-symphonie

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Alan Chapman discusses Tchaikovsky & Haydn.

This talk was given at a performance of Tchaikovsky & Haydn at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Pieces discussed:

HAYDN Symphony No. 93 in D major

REINECKE Concerto for Flute and Orchestra in D major, Op. 283... more

Veronika Krausas delves into Gerald Barry’s Salome with Gerald Barry.

This talk was given at a performance of Gerald Barry’s Salome at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Pieces discussed:

Gerald BARRY Salome

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Steven C. Smith leads a conversation on Vertigo in Concert.

This talk was given at a performance of Vertigo in Concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Pieces discussed:

Vertigo (1958)

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Thomas Neenan discusses Alcée Chriss III with Alcée Chriss III.

This talk was given at a performance of Alcée Chriss III at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Pieces discussed:

RACHMANINOFF Non allegro from Symphonic Dances, Op. 45

FRANCK Allegretto from ... more

Brian Lauritzen explores John Williams & Rachmaninoff.

This talk was given at a performance of John Williams & Rachmaninoff at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Pieces discussed:

John WILLIAMS Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra

RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dan... more

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Episode: Shostakovich & Sibelius • LA Phil 2025/26
Cynthia Miller
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Episode: Turangalîla • LA Phil 2025/26
Simone Young
Conductor
Episode: Turangalîla • LA Phil 2025/26
Yvonne L'Oreal
Pianist, second wife of Messiaen who played the piano part
Episode: Turangalîla • LA Phil 2025/26
Gerald Barry
Composer of the opera Salome
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Episode: Gerald Barry’s Salome • LA Phil 2025/26
Danny Elfman
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Episode: Vertigo in Concert • LA Phil 2025/26
Alcée Chriss III
Recitalist and organist
Trinity Wall Street; Wesleyan University (faculty)
Episode: Alcée Chriss III • LA Phil 2025/26
Michael Sax
Trumpeter, principal trumpet of the Houston/Cleveland Orchestra (commissioned John Williams trumpet concerto)
Trumpet soloist, commissioned Williams trumpet concerto
Episode: John Williams & Rachmaninoff • LA Phil 2025/26
Tim Grieving
Author of the biography of John Williams
Author, biography of John Williams
Episode: John Williams & Rachmaninoff • LA Phil 2025/26

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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.
Alcée Chriss III • LA Phil 2025/26
Q: So what are you teaching in your Wesleyan course and who attends?
The guest explains that the course has drawn around 110 organ students across majors and non-majors, emphasizing that many are not pursuing organ as a career but wish to explore composing or integrating organ with other disciplines, making the instrument the center of broader artistic projects.
Prometheus with Esa-Pekka Salonen • LA Phil 2025/26
Q: What do you think about Scriabin's Prometheus Symphony and its interaction with your sculpture?
The piece is familiar and its multiple levels invite repeated listening; it provides a rich framework for light and color to reflect musical ideas.

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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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