Los Angeles Philharmonic

Los Angeles Philharmonic

The Los Angeles Philharmonic, commonly referred to as the LA Phil, is an American orchestra based in Los Angeles, California. It has a regular season of concerts from October through June at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, and a summer season at the Hollywood Bowl from July through September. Gustavo Dudamel is the current Music Director, Esa-Pekka Salonen is Conductor Laureate, Zubin Mehta is Conductor Emeritus, and Susanna Mälkki is Principal Guest Conductor. John Adams is the orchestra's current Composer-in-Residence.

Movies for Los Angeles Philharmonic...

Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles
Title: Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles
Character: Self
Released: September 3, 2021
Type: Movie
Fresh off the heels of her brand-new album, "Happier Than Ever," this cinematic concert experience features an intimate performance of every song in the album's sequential order – for the first and only time – from the stage of the legendary Hollywood Bowl.
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Tango under the Stars - Gustavo Dudamel
Title: Tango under the Stars - Gustavo Dudamel
Character: Orchestra
Released: April 3, 2017
Type: Movie
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A John Williams Celebration
Title: A John Williams Celebration
Character: Self
Released: June 30, 2015
Type: Movie
For the 2014/15 Opening Night Concert and Gala, the Los Angeles Philharmonic paid loving tribute to composer John Williams, long a champion and close friend of the LA Phil. Gustavo Dudamel, an awestruck fan of the musical icon, led the orchestra in a crosssection of Maestro Williams' matchless canon. Featuring Itzhak Perlman with a very special musical performance of pieces from Schindler's List as well as the Cadenza and variations from Fiddler on the Roof. Jazz elements will fill the air during Escapades from Catch Me if You Can, and may the force be with you during the iconic tunes from Star Wars.
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Gustavo Dudamel and Herbie Hancock Celebrate Gershwin
Title: Gustavo Dudamel and Herbie Hancock Celebrate Gershwin
Released: November 1, 2011
Type: Movie
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Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic: The Inaugural Concert
Title: Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic: The Inaugural Concert
Released: December 15, 2009
Type: Movie
A world-class pairing, the Los Angeles Philharmonic and their charismatic new Music Director Gustavo Dudamel, mark the start of their partnership with this concert, filmed live at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The program defines everything that is fresh and exciting about their collaboration: a John Adams world premiere, City Noir, music that steps back into the dark past of Los Angeles, and the allembracing First Symphony by Mahler, the composer who launched Dudamel's dazzling international career. "This was an exceptional and exciting concert by any standard." - The New York Times
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Zubin Mehta: Los Angeles Philharmonic
Title: Zubin Mehta: Los Angeles Philharmonic
Released: January 1, 1977
Type: Movie
Recorded live at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in 1977, this film showcases the Los Angeles Philharmonic performing Mozart's Bassoon Concerto in B-flat Major, featuring David Breidenthal on bassoon, with Zubin Mehta conducting. Highlighting the great strides the Philharmonic made under Mehta's direction, this program also includes performances of Bartók's Concerto for Orchestra, Dvorák's Symphony no. 8 in G Major and more.
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The Bolero
Title: The Bolero
Released: October 1, 1973
Type: Movie
The first part of this Academy Award-winning short consists of a behind-the-scenes look at the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra as it prepares to perform Ravel's "Bolero." Individual musicians offer their thoughts as workers set up chairs and music stands; there are also comments by conductor Zubin Mehta and scenes of Mehta and the orchestra rehearsing. The rest of the film features a complete performance of "Bolero" with striking images of the orchestra as the music relentlessly approaches its climax.
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Mahler Symphony 8 (Symphony Of A Thousand)
Title: Mahler Symphony 8 (Symphony Of A Thousand)
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Live from Caracas Dudamel & LA Philharmonic