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HOLLYWOOD BOWL 2017 SEASON Chronological Listing of Events JUNE 2017 PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL (Non-subscription) Saturday, June 10, at 3 PM PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL CORINNE BAILEY RAE TAJMO’: THE TAJ MAHAL & KEB’ MO’ BAND HUDSON with JACK DEJOHNETTE, LARRY GRENADIER, JOHN MEDESKI, JOHN SCOFIELD Master of Ceremonies GEORGE LOPEZ PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL (Non-subscription) Sunday, June 11, at 3 PM GREGORY PORTER COMMON THE KENNY GARRETT QUINTET with Dancers Master of Ceremonies GEORGE LOPEZ NON-SUBSCRIPTION Thursday, June 15, at 8 PM PHOENIX THE LEMON TWIGS Grammy-winning French pop rock band Phoenix returns to the Bowl with their emotionally upbeat sounds and infectious hooks. NY’s teenage buzz band of brothers, The Lemon Twigs, open.

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HOLLYWOOD BOWL 2017 SEASON

Chronological Listing of Events

JUNE 2017

PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL (Non-subscription)

Saturday, June 10, at 3 PM

PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL

CORINNE BAILEY RAE

TAJMO’: THE TAJ MAHAL & KEB’ MO’ BAND

HUDSON with JACK DEJOHNETTE, LARRY

GRENADIER, JOHN MEDESKI, JOHN SCOFIELD

Master of Ceremonies

GEORGE LOPEZ

PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL (Non-subscription)

Sunday, June 11, at 3 PM

GREGORY PORTER

COMMON

THE KENNY GARRETT QUINTET with Dancers

Master of Ceremonies

GEORGE LOPEZ

NON-SUBSCRIPTION Thursday, June 15, at 8 PM

PHOENIX

THE LEMON TWIGS

Grammy-winning French pop rock band Phoenix

returns to the Bowl with their emotionally upbeat

sounds and infectious hooks. NY’s teenage buzz

band of brothers, The Lemon Twigs, open.

OPENING NIGHT AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL *Fireworks*

(Non-subscription)

Saturday, June 17, at 8 PM

OPENING NIGHT with

THE MOODY BLUES

HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA

THOMAS WILKINS, conductor

What better way to launch the Bowl season than

with the 50th anniversary of The Moody Blues’ world-

shattering album Days of Future Passed (“Night in

White Satin,” “Tuesday Afternoon,” etc.), along with

more of their greatest hits! Add the Bowl’s fabulous

fireworks and it will be an opening night to

remember.

Proceeds support the LA Phil and its education and community programs.

KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, June 18, at 7 PM

REGGAE NIGHT XVI

ZIGGY MARLEY with ORCHESTRA

THE SPECIALS

U-ROY

HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA

THOMAS WILKINS, conductor

Seven-time Grammy®-winner Ziggy Marley makes

his orchestral debut playing an unforgettable set of

his and his father Bob Marley’s music. Forty years

after forming in the U.K., legendary ska band The

Specials are still delivering the inspired musical

anarchy between punk and reggae in rousing, high-

energy shows.

SING-A-LONG SOUND OF MUSIC (Non-subscription)

Saturday, June 24, 6:30 PM PRE-SHOW; 8 PM

FILM

SING-A-LONG SOUND OF MUSIC

MELISSA PETERMAN, host

All nuns, goat herders and baronesses are invited to

sing along with Maria and wave their Edelweiss

(from the complimentary Fun-Pak)! The audience

can bark at Rolf, snuggle up with Gretel and join in

choruses of “My Favorite Things,” all along with

thousands of fans who love this Oscar®-winning

movie!

KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, June 25, at 7 PM

SEU JORGE – THE LIFE AQUATIC: A TRIBUTE TO

DAVID BOWIE

HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA

THOMAS WILKINS, conductor

Brazilian troubadour Seu Jorge celebrates Bowie’s

catalog (with an orchestra for the first time) through

the lens of his role in Wes Anderson’s whimsical film

The Life Aquatic; his classic Brazilian samba sets the

stage.

JULY 2017

JULY 4th FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR *Fireworks*

(Non-subscription)

Sunday, July 2, at 7:30 PM

Monday, July 3, at 7:30 PM

Tuesday, July 4, at 7:30 PM

JULY FOURTH FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR with

PENTATONIX

HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA

THOMAS WILKINS, conductor

Celebrate Independence Day with two-time

Grammy®-winning a cappella group Pentatonix,

whose hits include arrangements of Leonard Cohen’s

“Hallelujah,” “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and

“Daft Punk.” The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra joins the

multi-platinum-selling recording artists for three

spectacular evenings of patriotic music, thrilling

fireworks and fun! Half off for kids 12 and under.

NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENT Thursday, July 6, at 8 PM

HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS™ -

IN CONCERT

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

JUSTIN FREER, conductor

The Harry Potter™ film series is a once-in-a-lifetime

cultural phenomenon that continues to delight

millions around the world. Experience the second

film in the series in high definition on our big screen

while John Williams’ unforgettable music is

performed live-to-picture.

HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. J.K. ROWLING’S WIZARDING WORLD™ J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s17)

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 7, at 8 PM

Saturday, July 8, at 8 PM

HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN™

- IN CONCERT

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

JUSTIN FREER, conductor

The Harry Potter™ phenomenon continues with the

third film of the series. The Los Angeles

Philharmonic will perform every note of John

Williams’ sensational score while audiences relive

the magic of the film projected in high definition on

a giant screen.

HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. J.K. ROWLING’S WIZARDING WORLD™ J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s17)

KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, July 9, at 7 PM

BLONDIE · GARBAGE

SKY FERREIRA

In the ultimate co-bill, two highly influential forces of

nature rock the state with their timeless sounds of

punk, disco, rock and pop. Rebellious synth pop,

rock and new wave from L.A.’s own Sky Ferreira

opens the show.

TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, July 11, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor

MISTY COPELAND, MARCELO GOMES, SERGEI

POLUNIN, NATALIA OSIPOVA, dancers

Program to be announced

The Hollywood Bowl’s classical season leaps into

action as Gustavo Dudamel conducts an enchanting

evening of beloved ballet scores selected to

showcase some of the most celebrated stars of

dance.

THURSDAY CLASSICS

Thursday, July 13, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor

AMANDA MAJESKI, J’NAI BRIDGES, ISSACHAH

SAVAGE, RYAN SPEEDO GREEN, soloists

LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE

Grant Gershon, artistic director

COPLAND Fanfare for the Common Man

BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 14, at 8 PM

Saturday, July 15, at 8 PM

TONY BENNETT & DUDAMEL

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor

After opening selections featuring Dudamel and the

LA Phil, the ageless 90-year-old legend joins them

for three classic songs, followed by an intimate set

with Bennett and his jazz quartet.

NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENT Sunday, July 16, at 7 PM

JACK JOHNSON

After selling out the Bowl on his last two visits,

Hawaii-born singer/songwriter/surfer Jack Johnson

returns with his sunny acoustic style and positive,

uplifting, and socially-conscious lyrics – the perfect

soundtrack to a summer night.

TUESDAY CLASSICS

Tuesday, July 18, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor

AMANDA MAJESKI, J’NAI BRIDGES, ISSACHAH

SAVAGE, RYAN SPEEDO GREEN, soloists

LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE

Grant Gershon, artistic director

COPLAND Fanfare for the Common Man

BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9

JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, July 19, at 8 PM

ELLA AND DIZZY: 100 YEARS, 1,000 MEMORIES

HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA

VINCE MENDOZA, conductor

ANDRA DAY, LESLIE ODOM, JR., LIZZ WRIGHT,

REGINA CARTER, special guests

A DIZZY 100TH CELEBRATION ALL-STAR BAND

JON FADDIS, conductor/trumpet

CHARLES McPHERSON, LEWIS NASH, PETER

WASHINGTON, special guests

An all-star Gillespie big band tears it up with Dizzy’s

original charts, followed by today’s vocal stars and

musicians performing classics from Ella’s songbook

years with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.

THURSDAY CLASSICS

Thursday, July 20, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor

LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE

Grant Gershon, artistic director

Stirring choral and instrumental selections from

Wagner’s mythic music dramas: Tristan und Isolde,

Tannhäuser, The Flying Dutchman, Lohengrin, and

Die Meistersinger.

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 21, at 8 PM

Saturday, July 22, at 8 PM

KOOL & THE GANG

MORRIS DAY & THE TIME

VILLAGE PEOPLE

What a night for a “Celebration”! Legendary disco

kings the Village People open with unforgettable

songs and energetic dance moves. Morris Day & the

Time deliver their straight-up old-school funk. And

the one-and-only Kool & the Gang cap the night with

hit after hit!

SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERTS Sunday, July 23, at 7:30 PM

SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM

Music and lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM

Conceived and directed on Broadway by JAMES

LAPINE

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor

YOUTH ORCHESTRA LOS ANGELES (YOLA), special

guest

Cast to be announced

From Follies and Into the Woods to A Little Night

Music and Sweeney Todd, Stephen Sondheim’s

umpteen Broadway masterpieces assure him a

permanent spot among the very top creators of the

American musical. This “funny, affectionate and

revealing tribute to musical theater’s greatest living

composer and lyricists” (USA Today) should not be

missed. Dudamel leads this cabaret-style journey

through the extraordinary life and career of Stephen

Sondheim.

Benefits YOLA and other LA Phil educational initiatives.

TUESDAY CLASSICS

Tuesday, July 25, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

STÉPHANE DENÈVE, conductor

GIL SHAHAM, violin

John WILLIAMS Sound the Bells!

John WILLIAMS Violin Concerto

RESPIGHI Fountains of Rome

RESPIGHI Pines of Rome

THURDAY CLASSICS

Thursday, July 27, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

RAFAEL PAYARE, conductor

JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET, piano

LISZT Piano Concerto No. 2

TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 28, at 8 PM

Saturday, July 29, at 8 PM

MAMMA MIA!

Music and lyrics by BENNY ANDERSON and BJÖRN

ULVAEUS and some songs with STIG ANDERSON

Book by CATHERINE JOHNSON

KATHLEEN MARSHALL, director and choreographer

All-star cast to be announced

The Bowl’s annual all-star, staged musical visits the

2001 smash hit about a young woman’s plot to

uncover the identity of her father among three of

her mother’s former loves all invited to her wedding

on a Greek island. Mamma Mia! – filled with ABBA’s

timeless songs, including “Dancing Queen” and

“Voulez Vous” – will have audiences singing, dancing

and having the time of their lives.

SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERTS Sunday, July 30, at 7:30 PM

MAMMA MIA!

Music and lyrics by BENNY ANDERSON and BJÖRN

ULVAEUS and some songs with STIG ANDERSON

Book by CATHERINE JOHNSON

KATHLEEN MARSHALL, director and choreographer

All-star cast to be announced

The Bowl’s annual all-star, staged musical visits the

2001 smash hit about a young woman’s plot to

uncover the identity of her father among three of

her mother’s former loves all invited to her wedding

on a Greek island. Mamma Mia! – filled with ABBA’s

timeless songs, including “Dancing Queen” and

“Voulez Vous” – will have audiences singing, dancing

and having the time of their lives.

AUGUST 2017

TUESDAY CLASSICS

Tuesday, August 1, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

MIRGA GRAŽINYTĖ-TYLA, conductor

BEATRICE RANA, piano

DEBUSSY Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun

TCHAIKOVKSY Piano Concerto No. 1

SIBELIUS Scene with Cranes and Valse triste

DEBUSSY La Mer

JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, August 2, at 8 PM

THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA

Additional artist to be announced

Known for singlehandedly resurrecting “rockabilly” in

the ‘80s and “swing” in the ‘90s, three-time

Grammy®-winning Brian Setzer and his orchestra

celebrate their 25th anniversary with this landmark

show. The world-class guitarist and band leader,

with his rockin’ 19-piece big band, are not to be

missed.

THURSDAY CLASSICS

Thursday, August 3, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

VASILY PETRENKO, conductor

ALISON BALSOM, trumpet

STRAUSS Don Juan

HUMMEL Trumpet Concerto in E-flat

STRAUSS Also sprach Zarathustra

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS

Friday, August 4, at 8 PM

Saturday, August 5, at 8 PM

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK – IN CONCERT

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

DAVID NEWMAN, conductor

The film that gave the world one of its most iconic

movie heroes, Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford), is back

and better than ever. Audiences can relive the magic

of this swashbuckling adventure as one of John

Williams’ best-loved film scores is performed live,

while the thrilling film is shown in HD on the Bowl’s

big screen.

KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, August 6, at 7 PM

BELLE AND SEBASTIAN · SPOON

Additional artist to be announced

Beloved Scottish band Belle and Sebastian deliver

delicate melodies over ‘60s-inspired folk-pop.

Austin’s Spoon return in support of Hot Thoughts,

their bravest, most sonically inventive album to

date.

TUESDAY CLASSICS

Tuesday, August 8, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

KARINA CANELLAKIS, conductor

MARTIN CHALIFOUR, violin

ALL- MENDELSSOHN

A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Overture

Violin Concerto in E minor

Symphony No. 4, “Italian”

JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, August 9, at 8 PM

GENTE DE ZONA

ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO’S TRIBUTE TO CELIA CRUZ

THE PEDRITO MARTINEZ GROUP, special guest

Latin Grammy®-winning Gente de Zona mixes

reggaetón with traditional Cuban styles for an

exuberant party complete with dancers, horns and

more. “Africa’s premier diva” Angélique Kidjo brings

her eclectic mix to honor Cuba’s Celia Cruz, and

Pedrito Martinez (Grammy® nominee) and his group

open with their celebrated blend of Latin jazz and

world influences.

THURSDAY CLASSICS

Thursday, August 10, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

NICHOLAS McGEGAN, conductor

SIMONE PORTER, violin

TIM MEAD, countertenor

SHEREZADE PANTHAKI, soprano

JUSTINE ARONSON, soprano

PACIFIC CHORALE

John Alexander, artistic director

ALL-VIVALDI

Violin Concerto in G major, Op. 4, No. 3

Stabat Mater

Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 4, No. 4

Gloria

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS

Friday, August 11, at 8 PM

Saturday, August 12, at 8 PM

DIANA KRALL

With her sultry, expressive voice and evocative

piano playing, Diana Krall returns to the Hollywood

Bowl to mesmerize audiences with her take on the

American Songbook. These shows will be some of

the Bowl’s most romantic evenings under the stars.

SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERTS Sunday, August 13, at 7:30 PM

CHRIS BOTTI · JEWEL

HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA

THOMAS WILKINS, conductor

One is a multiple Grammy®-winning contemporary

jazz/pop trumpeter known for his lush melodies and

improvisations. The other is the multi-platinum,

songwriting folk/pop/country storyteller with her

versatile vocals and guitar. Each acclaimed artist

joins the orchestra for their own set of enchanting,

emotionally honest songs.

TUESDAY CLASSICS

Tuesday, August 15, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

KRZYSZTOF URBAŃSKI, conductor

BEHZOD ABDURAIMOV, piano

RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 3

MUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition

JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, August 16, at 8 PM

JILL SCOTT

ROBERT GLASPER EXPERIMENT

Singer, poet and actress, Philadelphia native Jill

Scott makes her Bowl debut with her powerful mix

of sensual R&B, jazz, hip hop and spoken word. The

Robert Glasper Experiment’s organic, genre-jumping

mix of R&B and hip-hop, rooted in jazz, will be firing

on all cylinders!

THURSDAY CLASSICS

Thursday, August 17, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

BRAMWELL TOVEY, conductor

AARON DIEHL, piano

GERSHWIN Strike Up the Band

GERSHWIN “I Got Rhythm” Variations

ELLINGTON Night Creature

GERSHWIN An American in Paris

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS *Fireworks*

Friday, August 18, at 8 PM

Saturday, August 19, at 8 PM

TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR with FIREWORKS

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

BRAMWELL TOVEY, conductor

ELENA URIOSTE, violin

THOMAS MESA, cello

USC TROJAN MARCHING BAND

Arthur C. Bartner, director

ALL-TCHAIKOVSKY

Dances and interludes from Eugene Onegin, The

Nutcracker and The Sleeping Beauty

Variations on a Rococo Theme

1812 Overture

NON-SUBSCRIPTION Sunday, August 20, at 6 PM

SMOOTH SUMMER JAZZ

DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS

OHIO PLAYERS

EPK with EUGE GROOVE, PETER WHITE & KEIKO

MATSUI

MORGAN JAMES

From the classic smooth jazz of Dave Koz to the

funky sounds of the Ohio Players and more, the

audience should prepare for a laid-back, groove-

filled midsummer evening.

TUESDAY CLASSICS

Tuesday, August 22, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor

PEKKA KUUSISTO, violin

WOMEN OF THE LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE

Grant Gershon, artistic director

DANÍEL BJARNASON Violin Concerto (world

premiere, LA Phil commission)

HOLST The Planets

JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, August 23, at 8 PM

HERBIE HANCOCK

KAMASI WASHINGTON

Continuing to re-imagine jazz, the ever-ingenious

Oscar- and multiple Grammy®-winning pianist

Herbie Hancock will bring his newest mind-blowing

explorations to life with his amazing new band. L.A.

native Kamasi Washington’s groundbreaking debut

album The Epic and his stunning live performances

around the world have brought legacy of 20th

century jazz to a new cohort of millennial hip-hop

fans and more.

THURSDAY CLASSICS

Thursday, August 24, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor

MIAH PERSSON, soprano

CHRISTIANNE STOTIJN, mezzo-soprano

DAVID PORTILLO, tenor

JOHN RELYEA, bass

LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE

Grant Gershon, artistic director

John ADAMS Harmonium

MOZART Requiem

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS *One Night Only*

Friday, August 25, at 8 PM

GIPSY KINGS

The Grammy®-winning band behind “Bamboléo”

celebrates 25+ years of flamenco, salsa, and pop

fusion perfection in their distinctive style that’s

guaranteed to get the party started!

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS *One Night Only*

Saturday, August 26, at 8 PM

BRYAN FERRY with ORCHESTRA

HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA

THOMAS WILKINS, conductor

CÉCILE McLORIN SALVANT

In his Bowl debut, the iconic British singer-

songwriter performs live with orchestra many

highlights and hits from his extensive career, both

solo and with Roxy Music. Opening will be McClorin

Salvant, a young jazz singer with an old soul and

truly captivating vocals.

KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, August 27, at 7 PM

PINK MARTINI featuring CHINA FORBES and STORM

LARGE

CHARO

The internationally beloved Portland band blends

genres from cool standards to hot swing with style

to burn. The ravishing vocals of China Forbes and

Storm Large sail over an irresistible fusion of

Brazilian samba, ‘30s Cuban dance, and Parisian

café music. Multi-talented Spanish entertainer Charo

opens the show.

TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, August 29, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

BRAMWELL TOVEY, conductor

JOSHUA BELL, violin

STRAVINSKY Fireworks

LALO Symphonie espagnole

STRAVINSKY Petrushka

JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, August 30, at 8 PM

TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE

ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES

Additional artist to be announced

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue’s brass-knuckle

live show blends rock riffs and horn solos with the

rolling groove of a New Orleans parade, while

Alabama’s high-octane soul band St. Paul & The

Broken Bones will blow up the stage with its

homegrowns mix of retro and modern blues, soul

and gospel.

THURSDAY CLASSICS

Thursday, August 31, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

BRAMWELL TOVEY, conductor

PIERRE-LAURENT AIMARD, piano

ALL-BEETHOVEN

Piano Concerto No. 1

Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”

SEPTEMBER 2017

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, September 1, at 8 PM

Saturday, September 2, at 8 PM

JOHN WILLIAMS: MAESTRO OF THE MOVIES

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

JOHN WILLIAMS, conductor

DAVID NEWMAN, conductor

Continuing a Bowl tradition, legendary composer

John Williams returns to conduct many of his

greatest moments of movie music magic. David

Newman kicks off the evening with more of the best

in film music. A selection of clips will be featured on

the big screen.

NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENT Sunday, September 3, at 7:30 PM

JOHN WILLIAMS: MAESTRO OF THE MOVIES

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

JOHN WILLIAMS, conductor

DAVID NEWMAN, conductor

Legendary composer John Williams returns to

conduct many of his greatest moments of movie

music magic. David Newman kicks off the evening

with more of the best in film music. A selection of

clips will be featured on the big screen.

TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, September 5, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

KEN-DAVID MASUR, conductor

INON BARNATAN, piano

Alan FLETCHER Piano Concerto (LA Phil

commission)

DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”

JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, September 6, at 8 PM

QUINCY JONES: THE A&M YEARS

CHRISTIAN McBRIDE, musical director

JOHN CLAYTON, conductor

with special guests DAVE GRUSIN, SEAN JONES,

HUBERT LAWS, GRÉGOIRE MARET, LEWIS NASH,

LEE RITENOUR, ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ and VALERIE

SIMPSON, plus an all-star big band

RICHARD BONA & MANDEKAN CUBANO

LEE ENGLAND JR. & THE SOUL ORCHESTRA

The evening shines a light of three masterful A&M

jazz albums from Quincy Jones – Walking in Space,

Gula Matari and Smackwater Jack – from a peak

creative time in his life that mirrored a transition in

jazz history. Opening the evening are artists who are

examples of Quincy’s prodigious ear for talent.

THURSDAY CLASSICS

Thursday, September 7, at 8 PM

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN: FILM WITH ORCHESTRA

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

DAVID NEWMAN, conductor

Singin’ in the Rain (film with live orchestra)

Music by Nacio Herb Brown (songs)

and Arthur Freed

The LA Phil presents one of the greatest movie

musicals of all time – starring Gene Kelly, Donald

O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds – while a live

orchestra performs all that unforgettable music.

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS *Fireworks*

Friday, September 8, at 8 PM

Saturday, September 9, at 8 PM

FIREWORKS FINALE: THE MUPPETS TAKE THE BOWL

HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA

THOMAS WILKINS, conductor

It’s time to get things started, to light the lights…the

iconic and beloved Muppets will perform a

sensational, inspirational live show. Join Kermit the

Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, The Great Gonzo and

the rest of the zany Muppet gang, including – fresh

off their triumphant festival performance – Dr. Teeth

and The Electric Mayhem, with legendary rock

drummer Animal. All this, plus special surprise

guests and fireworks!

SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERTS *Fireworks*

Sunday, September 10, at 7:30 PM

FIREWORKS FINALE: THE MUPPETS TAKE THE BOWL

HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA

THOMAS WILKINS, conductor

It’s time to get things started, to light the lights…the

iconic and beloved Muppets will perform a

sensational, inspirational live show. Join Kermit the

Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, The Great Gonzo and

the rest of the zany Muppet gang, including – fresh

off their triumphant festival performance – Dr. Teeth

and The Electric Mayhem, with legendary rock

drummer Animal. All this, plus special surprise

guests and fireworks!

TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, September 12, at 8 PM

YO-YO MA, cello

BACH The Six Suites for Solo Cello

JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, September 13, at 8 PM

STEVE WINWOOD

MAVIS STAPLES

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and rhythm &

blues multi-instrumentalist Winwood digs deep into

his treasure trove of ‘60s British rock classics, as

well as his hits “When You See a Chance” and “Back

in the High Life” and other vintage gems. 2016

Kennedy Center Honoree Mavis Staples (“I’ll Take

You There,” “Respect Yourself,” and more) promises

a joyful, spiritual opening set of unmatched gospel

and rhythm & blues masterpieces.

THURSDAY CLASSICS

Thursday, September 14, at 8 PM

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

NICHOLAS McGEGAN, conductor

KRISTÓF BARÁTI, violin

ALL-MOZART

Overture to Idomeneo

Violin Concerto No. 5

Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”

NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENT Saturday, September 17, at 6 PM

PACIFIC STANDARD TIME: LA/LA

CAFÉ TACVBA

LA SANTA CECILIA

MON LAFERTE

Additional artists to be announced

Celebrating a triumphant new release, Café Tacvba,

the undisputed leader of Mexico City’s alt-rock

scene, closes an epic celebration of our diverse Latin

American communities. L.A.’s own La Santa Cecilia

brings a modern hybrid of Latin culture, rock and

world music. Chilean songstress Mon Laferte with

her raw and deeply layered voice – integrates

boleros with pop, rock and melancholic lyrics.

This program is part of Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA, an initiative of the Getty with arts installations across southern California. The presenting sponsor is Bank of America. Major support provided through grants from the Getty Foundation.

KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, September 24, at 7 PM

COSMIC JOURNEY

SOLANGE

Plus BLOOD ORANGE and special guests KING ·

KELELA · MOSES SUMNEY · KELSEY LU and more

Powerful and inspiring, and with a No. 1 record

closing out last year, Grammy®-nominated Solange

guides and curates a divine musical journey with

soulful special guests to create a historic night at the

Hollywood Bowl. The evening features Dev Hynes’

Blood Orange, finding power in danger, exploring

provocative themes. This musical collective of

friends and genre-defying artists, celebrates the

diversity of experimentation with R&B, folk and jazz.

Programs, dates and artists subject to change. 02.10.17