hollywood bowl 2015
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HOLLYWOOD BOWL 2015
Ed Sheeranwith special guest RixtonThe smash singer/songwriter takes acoustic pop, folk, beat- boxing and witty lyricism, and spins out huge hits, including X, named one of Billboard’s Top 10 Albums of 2014.
UnderworldJungle
Electronica icons Underworld perform epic tracks from their dance music game-changer dubnobasswithmyheadman, plus other landmark hits. Jungle’s DIY rise to acclaim rides on report-to-the-dance-floor grooves and blissful beats.
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Basement JaxxBootsy’s Rubber Band featuring Bootsy CollinsTuxedoBasement Jaxx celebrate 20 years with a new album Junto. Bootsy Collins has laid down the bass line for P-Funk, James Brown and more. Funky neo-soul collab Tuxedo opens.
Sing-A-Long Sound of MusicCelebrating the film’s 50th anniversary
Melissa Peterman, host
Sing all the classic songs, interact using your fun- pack (included), and dress up for the costume parade.
Back to the Future – in Concert 30th Anniversary
Los Angeles Philharmonic David Newman, conductorRecharge your flux capacitor, power up your DeLorean and celebrate as the LA Phil performs Alan Silvestri’s score live – with approximately 15 minutes of new music – with the film on the Bowl’s big screen! © Universal Studios and U-Drive Joint Venture
July 4th Fireworks Spectacular
with Smokey Robinson
Los Angeles Philharmonic Sarah Hicks, conductorPatriotic music and the King of Motown, Smokey Robinson – plus our fabulous fireworks display – make this annual celebration a don’t-miss affair!
Yuja Wang Plays ProkofievLos Angeles Philharmonic Lionel Bringuier, conductor Yuja Wang, piano BORODIN Polovtsian Dances PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 2 DEBUSSY La mer • RAVEL Boléro
Harry Connick, Jr. The beloved multi-talented mega-star performs ballads, pop classics and New Orleans jazz, all with charm and his signature style. Along with his big band, Harry Connick Jr. delivers a memorable evening of melody, humor and rousing entertainment.
Death Cab for Cutie
tUnE-yArDsMikal CroninWith their bittersweet and candidly lyrical hits, Seattle’s iconic songsmiths return in support of their new album Kintsugi. The unpredictable tUnE-yArDs appear as a five-piece; Cronin opens with SoCal garage-pop.
All-RachmaninoffLos Angeles Philharmonic Bramwell Tovey, conductor Garrick Ohlsson, pianoRACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 3 RACHMANINOFF Vocalise RACHMANINOFF Symphonic DancesEnjoy an evening showcasing some of Rachmaninoff’s most beloved works.
John Fogerty: His Songs from 1969 and MoreHearty Har John Fogerty celebrates the year in which he wrote and produced three multi-platinum albums with Creedence Clearwater Revival, with such hits as “Proud Mary,” “Born on the Bayou,” “Bad Moon Rising,” and “Fortunate Son.”
All-BeethovenLos Angeles Philharmonic Bramwell Tovey, conductor Martin Chalifour, violinBEETHOVEN Egmont Overture BEETHOVEN Violin Concerto BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral”
Romeo and JulietLos Angeles Philharmonic Lionel Bringuier, conductor Narek Hakhnazaryan, cello TCHAIKOVSKY Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy TCHAIKOVSKY Rococo Variations PROKOFIEV Romeo and Juliet Suite
David Gray • Amos Lee Los Angeles Philharmonic Bramwell Tovey, conductor Sharing a magical bill, Gray and Lee perform separate sets, with and without orchestra. Gray celebrates over 20 years of hits (“Babylon,” “This Year’s Love”), with polished vocals and earnest acoustic pop. Lee’s laid-back style in hits like “Windows Are Rolled Down” and “Arms of a Woman” has wowed fans, critics and fellow artists.
Cirque MusicaHollywood Bowl Orchestra Thomas Wilkins, conductorTake a journey of spellbinding grace and daredevil athleticism, as the orchestra accompanies the world’s greatest circus performers for an edge-of-your-seat experience of awesome beauty and thrilling feats.
Carmina Burana with Dudamel Los Angeles Philharmonic Gustavo Dudamel, conductor Joélle Harvey, Lawrence Brownlee, Brian Mulligan, vocalists Los Angeles Master Chorale Los Angeles Children’s Chorus
Sinatra’s 100th Birthday CelebrationKurt Elling, José James, Seu Jorge, Seth MacFarlane, John Pizzarelli, Luciana Souza, special guests Christian McBride, musical director The Count Basie Orchestra
Special guests honor “Ol’ Blue Eyes” with songs from his classic LPs.
Carmina Burana with Dudamel WHITACRE Her Sacred Spirit Soars WHITACRE Equus ORFF Carmina Burana
In a summer highlight you won’t want to miss, Dudamel leads Carmina Burana for the first time in L.A.
Tchaikovsky Spectacular with FireworksLos Angeles Philharmonic • Gustavo Dudamel, conductor USC Trojan Marching Band, Dr. Arthur C. Bartner, director
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5 Nutcracker selections; 1812 OvertureDudamel leads his first Tchaikovsky Spectacular – there are sure to be fireworks both on-stage and in the sky!
A Midsummer Night with Dudamel Los Angeles Philharmonic Gustavo Dudamel, conductor Gil Shaham, violin MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto MENDELSSOHN A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Mozart with DudamelLos Angeles Philharmonic Gustavo Dudamel, conductor Alice Sara Ott, pianoMOZART Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525 Piano Concerto No. 21, K. 467 Overture to The Marriage of Figaro Selected arias; German Dance, K. 605, No. 3 in C, “Sleighride”
50% discount for children 12 and under!
Playboy Jazz Festival George Lopez, host
FULL LINEUP AT HOLLYWOODBOWL.COM/PLAYBOYJAZZ
SAT Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and the Monk Institute Ensemble Eddie Palmieri • Aloe Blacc • Tower of Power • and moreSUN Ledisi • Terence Blanchard E-Collective • Ozomatli • Snarky Puppy King Sunny Ade • Preservation Hall Jazz Band • and more
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Monty Python’s SPAMALOT Book and Lyrics by Eric Idle Music by John Du Prez & Eric Idle • All-star cast to be announcedThis hilarious adaptation of the 1975 classic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail will have you rolling in the aisles with laughter amidst a bevy of beautiful showgirls, not to mention cows and killer rabbits…and French people…and monks. Oh…and Knights Who Say “Ni.” Thirty-five years after the Pythons first conquered the Bowl, this sublimely silly and delightful show – the 2005 Tony Award®-winner for Best Musical – will remind you to “always look on the bright side of life.”
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Opening Night at the Bowl with Journey Hollywood Bowl Orchestra • Thomas Wilkins, conductor Youth Orchestra Los AngelesRock music superstars Journey launch the season with a spectacular full-length set to benefit the LA Phil and its education/community programs.Gala packages (reception, dinner, prime seating) 213.972.3051
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Warner Bros. presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony – 25th Anniversary! Los Angeles Philharmonic • George Daugherty, conductorFor 25 years, Bugs Bunny and his Looney Tunes pals have cavorted on the big screen while orchestras played their great music live. We host the anniversary party, including the “live orchestra” debut of Long-Haired Hare!
Diana Krall Los Angeles Philharmonic Chris Walden, conductor
Gregory PorterEnchanting singer/pianist Diana Krall joins the LA Phil, bringing her style and warmth to jazz standards, delicate ballads, popular classics, and material from her latest album, Wallflower. Powerful baritone Porter opens with jazz infused with old-school soul, blues and R&B.
Sheryl Crow
Alex CubaHollywood Bowl Orchestra • Thomas Wilkins, conductorThe nine-time Grammy®-winning Sheryl Crow is joined by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra for an evening of hits, from “All I Wanna Do” and “Soak up the Sun” to “Callin’ Me When I’m Lonely.” Latin Grammy®-winning Cuban- Canadian singer-songwriter Alex Cuba opens the night.
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The B-52s
The Psychedelic FursHollywood Bowl Orchestra • Thomas Wilkins, conductorDance the night away with the world’s greatest party band, The B-52s, and the romantic pop swagger of The Psychedelic Furs. It’s an end-of-the-season bash not to be missed, packed with your favorite hits: “Rock Lobster,” “Love Shack,” “Pretty in Pink,” “The Ghost in You” and more – plus the Bowl’s spectacular fireworks!
E.T. the Extra-TerrestrialLos Angeles Philharmonic • Introduced by John Williams David Newman, conductor for Sep 6 concertBring your family to this extraordinary, world-premiere event, as the Los Angeles Philharmonic performs John Williams’ entire Academy Award®-winning score from Steven Spielberg’s heartwarming masterpiece about a boy and his alien friend, live-to-picture while this beloved film is shown in HD on the Bowl’s big screen. Don’t miss E.T. under the stars, as you’ve never seen or heard it before!™ & © Universal Studios
REGGAE NIGHT XIII
Bob Marley’s Roots Rock Reggae – A 70th Birthday Celebration
Ziggy Marley & Stephen Marley
Inner Circle • The Skatalites
SMOOTH SUMMER JAZZ
Dave Koz & Friends with special guests Rick Braun, Kenny Lattimore and more to be announced
Larry Graham and Graham Central Station
Macy Gray
Harvey Mason Chameleon
Erykah Badu
St. VincentMoses SumneyWith deep grooves from hip hop, jazz & ’70s soul, the spirit of Baduizm moves the body and mind. St. Vincent’s inventive guitar work and melodies are gorgeous and uncanny. Captivating vocalist Sumney opens.
Verdi’s La TraviataLos Angeles Philharmonic Daniel Harding, conductor Los Angeles Master Chorale, Grant Gershon, artistic director
Imagine being under the stars, utterly captivated by the heartbreaking story of Violetta and Alfredo, one of Verdi’s biggest hits, sung by a world-class cast.
Hail, the Mighty Horn!Los Angeles Philharmonic James Gaffigan, conductor Andrew Bain, Stefan Dohr, Timothy Jones, Sarah Willis, horns
SCHUMANN Konzertstück STRAUSS Rosenkavalier Suite STRAUSS Till Eulenspiegel
Joshua BellLos Angeles Philharmonic Joshua Bell, conductor/violinMENDELSSOHN Hebrides Overture BRUCH Violin Concerto No. 1 BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7Joshua Bell leads the entire program from the violin, also taking the role of soloist in Bruch’s most popular concerto.
A Live Presentation of 2001: A Space Odyssey Los Angeles Philharmonic Brad Lubman, conductor Los Angeles Master ChoraleThe visual splendor of Kubrick’s 2001 is matched to its score played live.
The French Connection featuring Cameron Carpenter’s International Touring Organ
Los Angeles Philharmonic Nicholas McGegan, conductor Cameron Carpenter, organ French-themed program with music by MOZART, POULENC, IBERT and HAYDN, plus works for solo organ
American Classics with Audra McDonald & American Ballet Theatre Los Angeles Philharmonic Bramwell Tovey, conductor Audra McDonald, soprano American Ballet Theatre
Rachmaninoff & DvorákLos Angeles Philharmonic Lahav Shani, conductor Khatia Buniatishvili, piano GLINKA Ruslan and Ludmila Overture RACHMANINOFF Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini DVORÁK Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”
Jaco’s World with special guests Victor Bailey, Peter Erskine, Booker T. Jones, Sam Moore, Wayne Shorter, Robert Trujillo and many more Vince Mendoza, musical director
Wayne Shorter QuartetJazz legend Shorter’s quartet precedes an all-star tribute to the late bass great.
Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club: Adios Tour
Diego El CigalaWith original stars, the Cuban music legends grace the Bowl stage one last time, performing selections from Lost & Found, an album of unreleased recordings from their original sessions.
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Michael Franti and Spearhead
Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires
NOLA’s funkiest jazz/hip-hop band, Franti’s thoughtful R&B and soul, and Bradley’s raw power – one hot night!
Pink Martini
Doc Severinsen and His Big BandEngaging pianist Thomas Lauderdale guides Pink Martini’s stylish blend of rhythms from samba and swing to cool standards alongside the ravishing vocals of China Forbes. Former Tonight Show bandleader and trumpeter Doc Severinsen opens.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Chick Corea and Béla Fleck
Cécile McLorin SalvantMarsalis and the “finest big band in the world today.” Legends Corea and Fleck in intricate exchanges. A young vocal star with an old soul. What an incredible night!
ABBA: The ConcertCelebrate along with the best ABBA Tribute band in the world, direct from Sweden! Become a “Dancing Queen” for the night and sing along with your favorites including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S.,” “Take a Chance on Me,” and “Voulez-Vous.”
Yundi Plays the “Emperor”Los Angeles Philharmonic James Gaffigan, conductor Yundi, piano BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor” SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 5
Tan Dun’s Martial Arts Trilogy (with film)
Los Angeles Philharmonic Tan Dun, conductor Zhang Zuo, piano • Ray Chen, violin Johannes Moser, cello TAN DUN Banquet Concerto; Hero Concerto; Crouching Tiger Concerto; The Triple Resurrection
Bernstein & BizetLos Angeles Philharmonic Mirga Gražinyte-Tyla, conductor Alexandra Soumm, violin BERNSTEIN Serenade (after Plato’s Symposium) BIZET (arr. Shchedrin) Carmen SuiteBernstein’s “violin concerto” and an exotic reworking of Bizet’s vivid score.
From Bach to BluegrassLos Angeles Philharmonic Nicholas McGegan, conductor Edgar Meyer, double bass BACH Orchestral Suite No. 1 BOTTESINI Bass Concerto No. 2 Bluegrass selections to be announced COPLAND Appalachian Spring Suite (for 13 instruments)
American Classics with Audra McDonald & American Ballet Theatre BERNSTEIN West Side Story Overture; Fancy Free • Selected songs from Broadway & the American Songbook The incomparable Audra McDonald sings classics. ABT dances Jerome Robbins’ zestful 1944 choreography.
Gershwin & BerliozLos Angeles Philharmonic Pablo Heras-Casado, conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano GERSHWIN Concerto in F BERLIOZ Symphonie fantastique
Empire of the Sun
St. LuciaAustralian alt-electro superstars Empire of the Sun make their Bowl debut with fantastical dancers for a phenomenal spectacle. Synth-pop masters St. Lucia bring their infectious melodies.
Grace Jones
Future IslandsLegendary rebel and pop siren Grace Jones returns with an unforgettable blend of new wave, world beats and disco. Future Islands deliver their dynamic synth pop – “Seasons” was named Song of the Year by Pitchfork, NME, MOJO and others – in an extraordinary live show.
Jamie Cullum
Soulive • Lisa FischerThe playful rule-breaker returns to the Bowl with a big band, for everything from swinging standards to modern rock covers. Soul-organ trio Soulive deliver funky grooves. 20 Feet from Stardom vocalist Fischer opens.
Heart
Liv WarfieldHollywood Bowl Orchestra • Thomas Wilkins, conductorRock & Roll Hall of Fame legends Ann and Nancy Wilson will electrify the Bowl with sizzling riffs and massive anthems in these special concerts with orchestra. Soul powerhouse Liv Warfield, Prince’s New Power Generation artist, opens with her own searing set.
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KCRW’s World Festival
KCRW’s World Festival
KCRW’s World Festival
KCRW’s World Festival
THOMAS WILKINS
BRAMWELL TOVEY
JOSHUA BELL
JAMIE CULLUM
PINK MARTINI
AMERICAN BALLET
THEATRE
YUNDI
TAN DUN ORQUESTA BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
CIRQUE MUSICA
2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY
JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET
ZIGGY MARLEY
MIRGA GRAŽINYTE-TYLA
DAVE KOZ
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
(See SEP 3 for further information) (See SEP 1)
In association with Warner Bros., Southbank Centre London and the British Film Institute
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s15)
La Traviata•
CHICK COREA BELA FLECK
Sinatra’s 100th Sinatra’s
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Sinatra’s
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Sinatra’s
100th BirthdayCelebration
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
TROMBONE SHORTY
ABBA: THE CONCERT
AUDRA McDONALD
EMPIRE OF THE SUNPINK MARTINI