Classical
Music News for July/August 2022
LOS ANGELES
NEWS
HOLLYWOOD BOWL HIGHLIGHTS
The Hollywood
Bowl is back live this summer, with many musical tidbits to feast on.
They include:
A classic night of Beethoven on July 26. Gustavo Dudamel will conduct
the L.A. Philharmonic orchestra’s interpretation of the “Emperor
Piano Concerto” and the “Fifth Symphony.” Seong-Jin Cho
is the featured pianist.
On August 4, Paolo Bortolameoli will conduct “The Splendor of Saint-Saens,”
an evening of the composer’s highly melodic music. The program includes
“Cello Concerto” and the “Organ Symphony.” The cellist
is Pablo Ferrandez.
On August 18, Joseph Young will lead the L.A. Phil in an “All-American”
concert. Carlos Simon’s “Portrait of a Queen” employs the
orchestra and dramatic spoken word to trace Black history in America.
Davone Tines will perform songs by various American composers; the evening
will close with Copland’s score for “Billy the Kid.”
All evening concerts begin at 8 pm.
For tickets and information call 323-850-2000 or visit hollywoodbowl.com