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HOLLYWOOD BOWL 2016 SEASON
Chronological Listing of Events
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PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL (Non-subscription)
Saturday, June 11, at 3 PM
PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL
JOHN BATISTE & STAY HUMAN
SETH MacFARLANE with conductor JOEL McNEELY
CÉCILE McLORIN SALVANT
LOS VAN VAN
NATURALLY 7
THE BAD PLUS JOSHUA REDMAN
JOEY ALEXANDER TRIO
JOHN BEASLEY’S MONK’estra
Freshlyground
THE LAUSD/BEYOND THE BELL ALL-CITY JAZZ BIG
BAND Under the Direction of Tony White and J.B.
Dyas
Master of Ceremonies
GEORGE LOPEZ
PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL (Non-subscription)
Sunday, June 12, at 3 PM
PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL
FOURPLAY SILVER ANNIVERSARY with BOB JAMES,
NATHAN EAST, CHUCK LOEB and HARVEY MASON
JANELLE MONÁE
THE ROBERT CRAY BAND Celebrates B.B. KING with
special guests SONNY LANDRETH and ROY GAINES
PETE ESCOVEDO ORCHESTRA featuring SHEILA E.,
JUAN and PETER MICHAEL
JAVON JACKSON and SAX APPEAL featuring special
guests JIMMY HEATH, GEORGE CABLES, PETER
WASHINGTON, WILLIE JONES III
BIG CHIEF DONALD HARRISON JR. and the CONGO
NATION – NEW ORLEANS CULTURAL GROUP
LIV WARFIELD
CHRISTIAN SCOTT aTUNDE ADJUAH Presents
STRETCH MUSIC
ANTHONY STRONG
CSUN JAZZ BAND directed by MATT HARRIS
Master of Ceremonies
GEORGE LOPEZ
OPENING NIGHT AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL *Fireworks*
(Non-subscription)
Saturday, June 18, at 8 PM
OPENING NIGHT at the BOWL with STEELY DAN
HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA
THOMAS WILKINS, conductor
Steely Dan – with founders Walter Becker and
Donald Fagan – performs with orchestra for the first
time in this kick-off to the Bowl season, supporting
music education. The Grammy®-winning Rock ‘n’
Roll Hall of Famers will treat audiences to their
trend-setting jazz-rock blend has sold more than 40
million records, treat the audience to selections from
The Dan’s four-decade catalog, rich with blazing solo
work, infectious tunes, bodacious harmonies,
irresistible grooves and sleek, subversive lyrics.
Proceeds support the LA Phil and its education and community programs. For packages (reception, dinner, prime seating), call 213.972.3051.
SING-A-LONG SOUND OF MUSIC (Non-subscription)
Friday, June 24, at 6:30 PM PRE-SHOW; 8 PM
FILM
SING-A-LONG SOUND OF MUSIC
MELISSA PETERMAN, host
Audience members can wear costumes, get in the
act with a provided interactive fun-pack, and sing
their hearts out along with thousands of fans filling
the hills with song in this festive special screening of
the beloved Oscar®-winning movie!
KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, June 26, at 7 PM
REGGAE NIGHT XV
BURNING SPEAR
COCOA TEA · ETANA
Celebrate the 15th annual night of reggae at the
Bowl, featuring Grammy®-winning roots reggae
godfather Burning Spear in his final performance in
California.
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NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENT
Friday, July 1, at 8 PM
A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION with GARRISON
KEILLOR
Special guests to include:
CHRISTINE DiGIALLONARDO, SARAH JAROSZ,
HEATHER MASSE, AOIFE O’DONOVAN, SARA
WATKINS
The celebrated American humorist will make his final
Los Angeles appearance as host of the treasured
radio broadcast A Prairie Home Companion. This
special evening features the unique blend of music,
storytelling, and comedy that audiences have come
to adore.
JULY 4th FIREWORKS
SPECTACULAR *Fireworks*
(Non-subscription)
Saturday, July 2, at 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 3, at 7:30 PM
Monday, July 4, at 7:30 PM
JULY 4TH FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR WITH CHICAGO
HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA
THOMAS WILKINS, conductor
U.S. AIR FORCE BAND OF THE GOLDEN WEST
Celebrate Independence Day with the legendary
rock ‘n’ roll band with horns, Chicago! The
Grammy®-winning hit-makers (“Saturday in the
Park,” “You’re the Inspiration”) appear in three
spectacular evenings featuring patriotic music and
thrilling fireworks.
Half off for kids 12 and under.
NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENT
Wednesday, July 5, at 8 PM
HARRY POTTER and the SORCERER’S STONE – IN
CONCERT
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
JUSTIN FREER, conductor
The Harry Potter film series is one of those one-in-a-
lifetimes cultural phenomena that continue to delight
millions of fans around the world. As the LA Phil
performs every note from John Williams’
unforgettable score to Harry Potter and the
Sorcerer’s Stone, the audience will be able to relive
the magic of the full film in HD on the Bowl’s big
screen.
HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR.
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WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 8, at 8 PM
Saturday, July 9, at 8 PM
STAR TREK – IN CONCERT
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
DAVID NEWMAN, conductor
Director J.J. Abrams re-exhilarated the iconic Star
Trek franchise (now 50!) with one of the most
exciting and irresistible blockbusters in recent
movie-going history: Star Trek (2009). Experience it
as never before, shown in HD on the Bowl’s big
screen, and reach warp speed as Michael Giacchino’s
thrilling score is performed live-to-picture.
©2009 Paramount Pictures ™CBS Studios, Inc.
KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, July 10, at 7 PM
PET SOUNDS with BRIAN WILSON
AL JARDINE & BLONDIE CHAPLIN
M. WARD
Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys' co-founder and genius
behind the ’60s sound of America, returns to the
Hollywood Bowl stage for the 50th anniversary of
Pet Sounds. The mythical masterpiece and greatest
hits will come to life with fellow members Al Jardine
and Blondie Chaplin and the sun-swept harmonies of
songs like “Wouldn't it Be Nice” and “God Only
Knows” that influenced The Beatles, Radiohead, and
David Bowie. Portland-based singer/songwriter/
producer and multi-instrumentalist M. Ward
celebrates his latest release, More Rain.
TUESDAY CLASSICS
Tuesday, July 12, at 8 PM
GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor
LANG LANG, piano
TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No. 1
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade
THURSDAY CLASSICS
Thursday, July 14, at 8 PM
WEST SIDE STORY Based on a Conception of JEROME ROBBINS
Book by ARTHUR LAURENTS
Music by LEONARD BERNSTEIN
Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor
Additional artists to be announced
In a concert performance conducted by Gustavo
Dudamel, this poignant, provocative and emotionally
powerful musical takes the audience back to the
mid-1950s and New York’s Upper West Side, where
racial and social tensions run high. Hear many of
Bernstein’s most famous songs: “Maria,” “America,”
“Somewhere” and “Tonight.”
WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 15, at 8 PM
Saturday, July 16, at 8 PM
DIANA ROSS
With her soulful voice and nonstop glamour,
magnetic Motown legend Diana Ross returns to the
Bowl, performing hits like “Stop! In the Name of
Love,” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” and “I’m
Coming Out.” As an actress, singer and producer,
this superstar shines and defines what it means to
be an icon.
TUESDAY CLASSICS
Tuesday, July 19, at 8 PM
WEST SIDE STORY Based on a Conception of JEROME ROBBINS
Book by ARTHUR LAURENTS
Music by LEONARD BERNSTEIN
Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor
Additional artists to be announced
In a concert performance conducted by Gustavo
Dudamel, this poignant, provocative and emotionally
powerful musical takes the audience back to the
mid-1950s and New York’s Upper West Side, where
racial and social tensions run high. Hear many of
Bernstein’s most famous songs: “Maria,” “America,”
“Somewhere” and “Tonight.”
JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, July 20, at 8 PM
YES WE CAN CAN: AN ALLEN TOUSSAINT SALUTE
DR. JOHN & THE NITE TRIPPERS
THE ALLEN TOUSSAINT BAND
IRMA THOMAS and CYRILLE NEVILLE, special guests
GALACTIC
New Orleans’ finest: Dr. John, The Allen Toussaint
Band, and Galactic celebrate the late legendary New
Orleans composer, producer, performer and
humanitarian, whose hits include “Southern Nights,”
“Yes We Can Can” and “Working in the Coal Mine,”
with their own sets and special guests.
THURSDAY CLASSICS
Thursday, July 21, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor
YUJA WANG, piano
GERSHWIN Symphonic Suite from Porgy and Bess
RAVEL Piano Concerto in G
GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue
RAVEL Bolero
WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 22, at 8 PM
Saturday, July 23, at 8 PM
“WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC
HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA
THOMAS WILKINS, conductor
STRAIGHT NO CHASER
With over 30 years of fearless irreverence Weird Al’s
pop culture parodies and original satire have defined
a recording genre all his own. Appearing for the first
time with full orchestra, the four-time Grammy®-
winner brings his Mandatory World Tour and a
treasure trove of hits to the stage of the Hollywood
Bowl. A capella group Straight No Chaser kick off the
evening.
SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERTS Sunday, July 24, at 7:30 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor
JULIANNA DI GIACOMO, Tosca
FABIO SARTORI, Cavaradossi
FALK STRUCKMANN, Scarpia
JOHN DEL CARLO, Sacristan
ANDREW CRAIG BROWN, Angelotti
LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE
Grant Gershon, artistic director
PUCCINI Tosca
TUESDAY CLASSICS
Tuesday, July 26, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
MIRGA GRAŽINYTĖ-TYLA, conductor
JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET, piano
LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE
Grant Gershon, artistic director
BEETHOVEN Leonore Overture No. 3
BEETHOVEN Choral Fantasy
RAVEL Mother Goose Suite
RAVEL Daphnis and Chloé Suite No. 2
THURDAY CLASSICS
Thursday, July 28, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
CRISTIAN MĂCELARU, conductor
NICOLA BENEDETTI, violin
COPLAND An Outdoor Overture
Wynton MARSALIS Violin Concerto (West Coast
premiere, LA Phil commission)
COPLAND Symphony No. 3
WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, July 29, at 8 PM
Saturday, July 30, at 8 PM
A CHORUS LINE
Book by James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante
Music by Marvin Hamlisch
Lyrics by Edward Kleban
Conceived and Originally Directed and
Choreographed by Michael Bennett
Original direction and choreography restaged by
BAAYORK LEE
PATRICK VACCARIELLO, conductor
Cast TBA
The groundbreaking show about life as a dancer
auditioning for a Broadway musical, with its
unforgettable score and riveting real-life story, is the
Bowl’s annual, fully-staged production. From “I Hope
I Get It” to “The Music and the Mirror” and “One,”
united by the iconic choreography of visionary
Michael Bennett, A Chorus Line’s music and message
remain fresh and true, capturing the excitement and
drama that all performers face, having chosen a life
on the stage…in one thrilling sensation of a musical!
A Chorus Line will be presented without intermission.
SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERTS Sunday, July 31, at 7:30 PM
A CHORUS LINE
Book by James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante
Music by Marvin Hamlisch
Lyrics by Edward Kleban
Conceived and Originally Directed and
Choreographed by Michael Bennett
Original direction and choreography restaged by
BAAYORK LEE
PATRICK VACCARIELLO, conductor
Cast TBA
The groundbreaking show about life as a dancer
auditioning for a Broadway musical, with its
unforgettable score and riveting real-life story, is the
Bowl’s annual, fully-staged production. From “I Hope
I Get It” to “The Music and the Mirror” and “One,”
united by the iconic choreography of visionary
Michael Bennett, A Chorus Line’s music and message
remain fresh and true, capturing the excitement and
drama that all performers face, having chosen a life
on the stage…in one thrilling sensation of a musical!
A Chorus Line will be presented without intermission.
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TUESDAY CLASSICS
Tuesday, August 2, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor
ANGEL ROMERO, guitar
PIAZZOLLA Tangazo
Lalo SCHIFRIN Concierto de la Amistad (world
premiere)
GINASTERA Four Dances from Estancia
PIAZZOLLA Selection of tangos
JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, August 3, at 8 PM
GLADYS KNIGHT
TOWER OF POWER
The Empress of Soul, seven-time Grammy® winner
Gladys Knight, continues her decades-long reign as
R&B royalty. The award-winning singer has recorded
more than 38 albums and scored No. 1 hits in Pop,
Gospel, R&B and Adult Contemporary, including such
classics as “Midnight Train to Georgia,” “I Heard It
Through the Grapevine,” “If I Were Your Woman,”
and “Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say
Goodbye).” Timeless horn titans Tower of Power
open the evening, continuing their legacy of more
than 45 years of soulful urban jazz.
THURSDAY CLASSICS
Thursday, August 4, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
BEN GERNON, conductor
JANNI YOUNGE of Handspring Puppet Company
DEBUSSY La mer
BRITTEN Four Sea Interludes
STRAVINSKY The Firebird
Stravinsky’s Firebird takes over the stage of the
Hollywood Bowl with larger-than-life puppets and
choreography created by Janni Younge of
Handspring Puppet Company, the craftsmen and
engineers behind Broadway sensation War Horse.
WEEKEND SPECTACULARS *Fireworks*
Friday, August 5, at 8 PM
Saturday, August 6, at 8 PM
TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR with FIREWORKS
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor
AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE
ALEX HAMMOUDI
GILLIAN MURPHY
HEE SEO
CORY STEARNS
USC TROJAN MARCHING BAND
TCHAIKOVSKY selections from Swan Lake
TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 Overture
KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, August 7, at 7 PM
SUFJAN STEVENS
KURT VILE and THE VIOLATORS
IBEYI
Sufjan Stevens’ performances juxtapose quiet
intimate moments with epic audio-visual crescendos,
sometimes within the same song. Kurt Vile evokes
dusty-hazy Americana roots with a dash of
psychedelia, and the French-Cuban sisters Ibeyi
open.
TUESDAY CLASSICS
Tuesday, August 9, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
ANDREW MANZE, conductor
ARABELLA STEINBACHER, violin
MOZART Don Giovanni Overture
MOZART Violin Concerto No. 5
MOZART Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”
JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, August 10, at 8 PM
50 YEARS of JEFF BECK
BETH HART, special guest
Plus other surprise guests
BUDDY GUY
Celebrated guitarist and Rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame
inductee Jeff Beck marks 50 momentous years of
electrifying live performances with this very special
appearance. One of the most widely acclaimed
guitarists in popular music, Beck is known for his
wild mix of blues, funk, and jazz rock, as well as
collaborations with countless luminaries. Legendary
Chicago bluesman, the Real Deal, Buddy Guy
performs prior.
THURSDAY CLASSICS
Thursday, August 11, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
ANDREW MANZE, conductor
FRANCESCO PIEMONTESI, piano
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 4
SCHUBERT Symphony No. 9, “Great C-major”
WEEKEND SPECTACULARS *Fireworks*
Friday, August 12, at 8 PM
Saturday, August 13, at 8 PM
AN OLYMPIC CARNIVAL with
SERGIO MENDES & 50 YEARS OF BRASIL ‘66
HERB ALPERT and LANI HALL, special guests
DIANNE REEVES and ROMERO LUBAMBO, special
guests
HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA
THOMAS WILKINS, conductor
ANGEL BLUE, soprano
VIVER BRASIL
Olympic fever hits the Bowl with a salute to the XXXI
Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro. The scintillating
samba/pop rhythms of Grammy®-winner Sergio
Mendes, celebrating the 50th anniversary of his
influential band Brasil ’66 provides an electrifying
evening of samba, capoeira, Bloco-Afro drummers
and fireworks!
SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERTS Sunday, August 14, at 7:30 PM
RODRIGO Y GABRIELA
HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA
THOMAS WILKINS, conductor
Mexican guitar heroes Rodrigo y Gabriela return with
their virtuosic mix of epic licks and intimate
instrumentals for a magical collaboration with
orchestra. Taking influences from the world of Latin,
jazz, rock and heavy metal, the pair’s high energy
performances create a six-string sound like no other.
TUESDAY CLASSICS
Tuesday, August 16, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
NICHOLAS McGEGAN, conductor
SUSAN GRAHAM, mezzo-soprano
LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE
Grant Gershon, artistic director
ALL-HANDEL
Coronation Anthem No. 1, Zadok the Priest
“The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba” from Solomon
Ariodante, HWV33 – “Scherza infida”
Ariodante, HWV33 – “Dopo notte”
“Awake the Trumpet’s Lofty Sound” from Samson
Water Music Suite No. 2 in D, HWV 349
Xerxes, HWV40 – “Ombra mai fu”
Xerxes, HWV40 – “Se bramate”
Royal Fireworks Music
Hallelujah from Messiah
JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, August 17, at 8 PM
THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO RAY CHARLES
starring MACEO PARKER
featuring A TRIBUTE TO THE RAY CHARLES
ORCHESTRA
also featuring A TRIBUTE TO THE RAELETTES
CHRISTIAN McBRIDE BIG BAND
PHILIP BAILEY, special guest
Legendary saxophonist Maceo Parker, known for his
work with James Brown and Prince, over 25 years of
solo work, and as a bandleader in his own right,
leads a tribute to Ray Charles, Ray’s orchestra and
the Raelettes. Master musician Christian McBride
showcases his talent on bass while driving his
Grammy®-winning big band, with special guest
Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire.
THURSDAY CLASSICS
Thursday, August 18, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
NICHOLAS McGEGAN, conductor
GARRICK OHLSSON, piano
WEBER Overture to Oberon
MOZART Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466
SCHUMANN Symphony No. 3, “Rhenish”
Conductor Nicholas McGegan leads a program of
music inspired by the personal taste of innovative
French landscape painter Théodore Rousseau (1812-
1867), a true “mélomane,” or music lover. Videos
made in collaboration with The J. Paul Getty Museum
provide insight into the artist’s relationship with the
music that fired his passions of his Romantic
generation.
WEEKEND SPECTACULARS One Night Only!
Friday, August 19, at 8 PM
BEN HARPER &
THE INNOCENT CRIMINALS
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
THOMAS WILKINS, conductor
CITY AND COLOUR
Three-time Grammy® winner Ben Harper and his
recently reunited band perform for the first time
with full orchestra. The soulful singer-songwriter
who has achieved worldwide acclaim along with his
stellar band will perform songs from their celebrated
career and new album Call It What It Is. City and
Colour (solo) opens with introspective folk rock
melodies.
WEEKEND SPECTACULARS One Night Only!
Saturday, August 20, at 8 PM
BRANDI CARLILE
OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW
Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile captures the raw
and powerful sound of true Rock ‘n’ Roll celebrating
her sixth album, The Firewatcher’s Daughter. High-
energy old-time string band Old Crow Medicine Show
has won two Grammys®, been inducted into the
Grand Ole Opry, and gone platinum with their re-
imagined Dylan song, “Wagon Wheel.”
KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, August 21, at 7 PM
THE SILK ROAD ENSEMBLE with YO-YO MA
World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma and his innovative
brainchild, The Silk Road Ensemble, bring their
collaborative excellence to the Bowl stage for an
exciting evening of world music exploration. Made
up of performers and composers from more than 20
countries and lauded as “vibrant and virtuosic” The
Wall Street Journal, the ensemble encompasses
musical traditions from around the globe.
TUESDAY CLASSICS
Tuesday, August 23, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
JOANA CARNEIRO, conductor
GIL SHAHAM, violin
KORNGOLD Violin Concerto
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5
JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, August 24, at 8 PM
MEGA NOVA featuring HERBIE HANCOCK,
WAYNE SHORTER, CINDY BLACKMAN SANTANA,
MARCUS MILLER and CARLOS SANTANA
BOOKER T – STAX REVUE
Showcasing groundbreaking musical explorations,
Mega Nova puts five musical titans together and
brings their influential music to life – a joyous
celebration with modern jazz and rock icons alike.
Booker T journeys through soul, blues and R&B to
open the evening.
THURSDAY CLASSICS
Thursday, August 25, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
BRAMWELL TOVEY, conductor
MARI SAMUELSEN, violin
HÅKON SAMUELSEN, cello
HERRMANN Vertigo Scène d’Amour
HORNER Pas de Deux
BERNSTEIN On the Waterfront (Symphonic Suite
from the film)
GERSHWIN Shall We Dance Finale and Coda
WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, August 26, at 8 PM
Saturday, August 27, at 8 PM
CULTURE CLUB
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
BRAMWELL TOVEY, conductor
Since their inception in 1981, U.K. sensation Culture
Club has sold more than 50 million records
worldwide, led by their classic hits “Do You Really
Want to Hurt Me,” “Karma Chameleon,” and “I’ll
Tumble 4 Ya.” The original lineup, fronted by the
iconic British singer/songwriter Boy George, takes
the Bowl stage to perform for the first time with full
orchestra as well as with a 15-piece band.
SMOOTH SUMMER JAZZ (Non-subscription)
Sunday, August 28, at 6 PM
SMOOTH SUMMER JAZZ
GEORGE BENSON
AVERAGE WHITE BAND
JEFF LORBER FUSION
TO GROVER, WITH LOVE,
featuring JASON MILES
The Bowl proudly presents its summer mini-festival
of the finest smooth jazz artists, including: 10-time
Grammy®-winner George Benson; the funky soul
sounds of Average White Band; the compelling,
contemporary groove of Jeff Lorber Fusion; and
Jason Miles’ To Grover, With Love, a tribute to
smooth jazz founding father Grover Washington, Jr.
TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, August 30, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
BRAMWELL TOVEY, conductor
IQBAL KHAN, director
BILL BARCLAY, adaptation
Featuring actors from SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE
SHAKESPEARE IN THE BOWL
KORNGOLD Much Ado About Nothing Suite, Op. 11
SCHMITT Antoine et Cléopatre Suite No. 1
BERLIOZ Roméo et Juliette: “Queen Mab” Scherzo
TCHAIKOVSKY Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy Overture
In celebration of the Bard, the LA Phil collaborates
with Shakespeare’s Globe in honor of his death 400
years ago. Classic scenes will be acted out along
with music inspired by the timeless plays.
JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, August 31, at 8 PM
The Academy Celebrates
THE BLACK MOVIE SOUNDTRACK II
MARCUS MILLER
PHILIP BAILEY, VERDINE WHITE and RALPH
JOHNSON of EARTH, WIND AND FIRE, special guests
FULL FORCE, special guests
Additional special guests to be announced
CRAIG ROBINSON, host
HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA
VINCE MENDOZA, conductor
By popular demand, Grammy®-winner Marcus Miller
and acclaimed producer/director Reginald Hudlin
reprise the Bowl’s 2014 Black Movie Soundtrack
event with new clips and some funky favorites. Film
star and comedian Craig Robinson hosts this soulful
celebration of black cinema classics.
Produced in cooperation with A.M.P.A.S.®
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THURSDAY CLASSICS
Thursday, September 1, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
BRAMWELL TOVEY, conductor
IQBAL KHAN, director
BILL BARCLAY, adaptation
Featuring actors from SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE
SHAKESPEARE IN THE BOWL
KORNGOLD Much Ado About Nothing Suite, Op. 11
SCHMITT Antoine et Cléopatre Suite No. 1
BERLIOZ Roméo et Juliette: “Queen Mab” Scherzo
TCHAIKOVSKY Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy Overture
In celebration of the Bard, the LA Phil collaborates
with Shakespeare’s Globe in honor of his death 400
years ago. Classic scenes will be acted out along
with music inspired by the timeless plays.
WEEKEND SPECTACULARS Friday, September 2, at 8 PM
Saturday, September 3, at 8 PM
JOHN WILLIAMS: MAESTRO OF THE MOVIES
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
JOHN WILLIAMS, conductor
DAVID NEWMAN, conductor
Following the record-breaking success of Star Wars:
The Force Awakens, incomparable composer John
Williams returns to the Hollywood Bowl to conduct
music form the new score, along with other favorite
themes from a galaxy far, far, away. Bowl movie
night maestro David Newman conducts a thrilling
first half of film score classics, including a selection
of clips shown on the big screen.
NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENT Sunday, September 4, at 7:30 PM
JOHN WILLIAMS: MAESTRO OF THE MOVIES
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
JOHN WILLIAMS, conductor
DAVID NEWMAN, conductor
Following the record-breaking success of Star Wars:
The Force Awakens, incomparable composer John
Williams returns to the Hollywood Bowl to conduct
music form the new score, along with other favorite
themes from a galaxy far, far, away. Bowl movie
night maestro David Newman conducts a thrilling
first half of film score classics, including a selection
of clips shown on the big screen.
TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, September 6, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
MIGUEL HARTH-BEDOYA, conductor
MARTIN CHALIFOUR, violin
J. STRAUSS Emperor Waltz
J. STRAUSS Thunder and Lightning Polka
KREISLER Selections for violin and orchestra
R. STRAUSS Ein Heldenleben
Celebrating Principal Concertmaster Martin
Chalifour’s 20th season at the Bowl, this program
features him performing favorites on Fritz Kreisler’s
own Strad.
JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, September 7, at 8 PM
CARLOS VIVES
One of Colombia’s greatest artists, multiple
Grammy®-winning singer/composer/actor Carlos
Vives brings his pioneering mix of traditional
Columbian folk music and irresistible pop beats to
the Bowl for the first time, including some of his
greatest hits as “Volví a Nacer” “El Mar de Sus Ojos”
and “La Tierra del Olvido.”
THURSDAY CLASSICS
Thursday, September 8, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
LUDOVIC MORLOT, conductor
ATE9; BODYTRAFFIC; LA DANCE PROJECT
Adam SCHOENBERG Bounce
Daniel WOHL Replicate Part 2 (world premiere, LA
Phil commission)
Esa-Pekka SALONEN Helix
STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring
Ludovic Morlot leads the LA Phil in an exciting
evening of dance featuring three dynamic L.A. dance
companies which will bring to life the works of three
outstanding L.A.-based composers. The powerful
rhythms of Stravinsky’s Rite complete the program.
WEEKEND SPECTACULARS *Fireworks*
Friday, September 9, at 8 PM
Saturday, September 10, at 8 PM
FIREWORKS FINALE with JEFF LYNNE’S ELO
HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA
THOMAS WILKINS, conductor
It’s been nearly 30 years since ELO has toured in the
United States, but visionary songwriter, singer and
producer Jeff Lynne and his band join the Hollywood
Bowl Orchestra to close out the season with a
supersonic flight through a glittering galaxy of
songs, such as “Mr. Blue Sky,” “Do Ya,” and “Evil
Woman.”
SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERTS *Fireworks*
Sunday, September 11, at 7:30 PM
FIREWORKS FINALE with JEFF LYNNE’S ELO
HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA
THOMAS WILKINS, conductor
It’s been nearly 30 years since ELO has toured in the
United States, but visionary songwriter, singer and
producer Jeff Lynne and his band join the Hollywood
Bowl Orchestra to close out the season with a
supersonic flight through a glittering galaxy of
songs, such as “Mr. Blue Sky,” “Do Ya,” and “Evil
Woman.”
TUESDAY CLASSICS Tuesday, September 13, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
LUDOVIC MORLOT, conductor
GAUTIER CAPUÇON, cello
FAURÉ Masques et bergamasques, Op. 112
SAINT-SAËNS Cello Concerto No. 1
RAVEL Rapsodie espagnole
RAVEL La valse
JAZZ AT THE BOWL Wednesday, September 14, at 8 PM
SING THE TRUTH
Celebrating Lena Horne, Dinah Washington, Eartha
Kitt and Natalie Cole
Starring PATTI AUSTIN, DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER,
TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON, JUDITH HILL & LEDISI
With special guest FREDDY COLE
Five outstanding contemporary female stars
celebrate the legacies of four iconic and
unforgettable women whose talents and pioneering
spirit live on.
THURSDAY CLASSICS
Thursday, September 15, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
ANDRÉ DE RIDDER, conductor
AVI AVITAL, mandolin
VIVALDI The Four Seasons
BRAHMS Serenade No. 1
NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENT Saturday, September 17, at 7 PM
BRAINFEEDER AT THE BOWL
FLYING LOTUS
FUNKADELIC featuring GEORGE CLINTON &
PARLIAMENT
THUNDERCAT
SHABAZZ PALACES
THE GASLAMP KILLER
Oozing through Los Angeles since 2008 on its own
space-time curve, the “beat scene” family makes its
way to the Bowl for an epic night of sounds from the
Brainfeeder trust. Be there to celebrate the evolution
– and revolution – of beat-minded music, from
electronic and deconstructed jazz, to futuristic R&B
and instrumental hip hop.
KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, September 18, at 7 PM
KRAFTWERK 3-D
Electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk continue their
streak of highly acclaimed 3-D concerts by
undertaking their first Hollywood Bowl appearance.
With their visions of the future, Kraftwerk created
the soundtrack for our digital age of the 21st
century. Bringing together music, computer
animations and performance art, their 3-D concerts
a true “Gesamtkunstwerk – a total work of art.”
NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENT Saturday, September 24, at 8 PM
SIGUR RÓS
Iceland’s Sigur Rós return to the Bowl for the first
time in a decade. Promising a brand new show, they
will draw on their illustrious seven-album career,
while fixing their gaze firmly on what’s around the
corner. As ever with Sigur Rós, expect heartbreaking
beauty, breathtaking drama and an unforgettable
musical experience.
KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, September 25, at 7 PM
BLOC PARTY
BOB MOULD
EZRA FURMAN
Trailblazers, heroes, outcasts and rebels unite as
untethered energies come out for one glorious night
of dance, punk and pop.
Program, dates and artists subject to change. 04.22.16