Mondays at 10:00 pm
Hailed for outstanding artistry since 1919, the acclaim of the Los Angeles Philharmonic continues under the leadership of Venezuelan Gustavo Dudamel, one of the most exciting young conductors today. Dudamel’s infectious emotional energy wins over the most jaded souls. For his inaugural concert at the Hollywood Bowl, 18,000 people greeted him with a hollering, stamping, pop-star ovation.
Each year, the LA Phil presents these national broadcasts hosted by Brian Lauritzen, giving fresh perspective on orchestral performance today.
The Los Angeles Philharmonic program is part of the WFMT Orchestra Series.
Renaud Capuçon and Mozart
Gustavo Gimeno leads a program featuring Sibelius’s Symphony No. 1 in E minor and Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major with soloist Renaud Capuçon. Opening the concert is Ligeti’s Concert Românesc: a piece rooted in folk melodies from the conductor’s childhood in Romania.
Thomas Wilkins & Music for the Holidays
Guest conductor Thomas Wilkins conducts a program for the holidays including Ellington’s Nutcracker and Tchaikovsky’s “Winter Daydreams”, plus Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances.
Busoni’s Piano Concerto
The only conventional element of Ferruccio Busoni’s Piano Concerto is its title. At nearly 75 minutes in length, Ferruccio Busoni’s Piano Concerto is one of the longest concertos ever written. Its five movements, the last featuring a men’s chorus, are designed to be played without a break, giving very little respite for soloist and orchestra. It requires nothing less than a ...
