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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
MARCUS MILLER with special guest RAHSAAN
PATTERSON
Including a Salute to Al Jarreau
CORINNE BAILEY RAE
TAJMO’: THE TAJ MAHAL & KEB’ MO’ BAND
HUDSON with JACK DEJOHNETTE, LARRY
GRENADIER, JOHN MEDESKI, JOHN SCOFIELD
ARTURO SANDOVAL LATIN BIG BAND
Celebrating Bobby Hutcherson, STEFON HARRIS,
musical director
with special guests ROY AYERS and WARREN WOLF
JACOB COLLIER
THE DJANGO FESTIVAL ALLSTARS
THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS
CSULB PACIFIC STANDARD TIME VOCAL JAZZ
ENSEMBLE under the direction of CHRISTINE GUTER
Master of Ceremonies
GEORGE LOPEZ
PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL (Non-subscription)
Sunday, June 11, at 3 PM
GREGORY PORTER
COMMON
LALAH HATHAWAY
THE KENNY GARRETT QUINTET with JAZZANTIGUA
ENSEMBLE, PAT TAYLOR, artistic director – A
WORLD PREMIERE COLLABORATION
MILES MOSLEY & THE WEST COAST GET DOWN
CARL ALLEN & THE ART OF ELVIN
THE DIVA JAZZ ORCHESTRA
CORY HENRY & THE FUNK APOSTLES
HAMILTON DE HOLANDA TRIO
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
NON-SUBSCRIPTION Thursday, June 15, at 8 PM
PHOENIX
MAC DeMARCO
THE LEMON TWIGS
Grammy-winning French pop rock band Phoenix
returns to the Bowl touring a new album, Ti Amo,
with their emotionally upbeat sound and infectious
hooks. Mac DeMarco adds his laid-back, dreamy,
guitar pop. NY’s teenage 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
YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles)
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
KEITH AND TEX
HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA
THOMAS WILKINS, conductor
Eight-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
U.S. AIR FORCE BAND OF THE GOLDEN WEST
Celebrate Independence Day with three-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
RENAE WILLIAMS NILES, consulting advisor for
dance
TCHAIKOVSKY Selections from Sleeping Beauty
Suite, Op.66
Introduction – The Lilac Fairy
Panorama
Valse
TCHAIKOVSKY Swan Lake Suite
Act II No. 10 – Scene
Act II No. 13 – Moderato assai
Marcelo Gomes – White Swan solo from
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake, costume
design by Lez Brotherston
Act II No. 13 – Tempo di valse
Act II No. 13 – Moderato assai
Misty Copeland – White Swan solo,
choreography by Lev Ivanov, Kevin McKenzie
and Marius Petipa
ADAM Giselle Suite
Act I Introduction
Act II, No. 17 Hilarion is killed by the Wilis
Act II, No. 21 Giselle and Albrecht
Natalia Osipova and Sergei Polunin – Grand
Pas de deux and variations, choreography by
Marius Petipa after Jean Coralli and Jules
Perrot
PROKOFIEV Romeo and Juliet Suite
Montagues and Capulets (Suite 2 No. 1)
The Young Girl Juliet (Suite 2, No. 2)
Romeo and Juliet (Suite 1, No. 6) Balcony
Scene
Misty Copeland and Marcello Gomes – Pas de
deux, Choreography by Sir Kenneth
MacMillan
Death of Tybalt (Suite 1, No. 7)
THURSDAY CLASSICS
Thursday, July 13, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor
VIN SCULLY, narrator
AMANDA MAJESKI, soprano
J’NAI BRIDGES, mezzo-soprano
ISSACHAH SAVAGE, tenor
RYAN SPEEDO GREEN, bass
LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE
Grant Gershon, artistic director
COPLAND Fanfare for the Common Man
COPLAND Lincoln Potrait
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
VERDI Overture to La forza del destino
MANCINI Strings on Fire!
MANCINI Charade
MANCINI Moon River
VERDI Overture to Nabucco
Tony Bennett selections
NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENT Sunday, July 16, at 7 PM
JACK JOHNSON with special guest JAMTOWN featuring DONAVON
FRANKENREITER, G. LOVE & CISCO ADLER
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
VIN SCULLY, narrator
AMANDA MAJESKI, soprano
J’NAI BRIDGES, mezzo-soprano
ISSACHAH SAVAGE, tenor
RYAN SPEEDO GREEN, bass
LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE
Grant Gershon, artistic director
COPLAND Fanfare for the Common Man
COPLAND Lincoln Potrait
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, JANE MONHEIT, LESLIE ODOM, JR.,
PATRICE, LIZZ WRIGHT, REGINA CARTER, special
guests
A DIZZY 100TH CELEBRATION ALL-STAR BAND
JON FADDIS, conductor/trumpet
BILLY CHILDS, CHARLES McPHERSON, LEWIS NASH,
PETER WASHINGTON, special guests
CCH POUNDER, host
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
ALL-WAGNER
WAGNER Overture to Tannhauser
WAGNER Entrance of the Guests from Tannhauser
WAGNER Pilgrims' Chorus from Tannhauser
WAGNER Heil! Heil! Der Gnade Wunder Heil! From
Tannhauser
WAGNER Overture to Der fliegende Hollander (The
Flying Dutchman)
WAGNER "Mit Gewitter und Strum" from Act I of
Der fliegende Hollander
WAGNER "Steuermann, lass die Wacht!" from Act
III of Der fliegende Hollander
WAGNER Introduction to Act III of Die Meistersinger
von Nurnberg
WAGNER "Wach Auf! Es nahet gen den Tag" & "Ehrt
eure deutchen Meister" from Act III of Der
Meistersinger
WAGNER Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin
WAGNER "The Ride of the Valkyries" from Die
Walküre
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:
SARAH URIARTE BERRY
PHILLIP BOYKIN
LEWIS CLEALE
CARMEN CUSACK
CLAYBOURNE ELDER
JESSE TYLER FERGUSON
JONATHAN GROFF
RUTHIE ANN MILES
SOLEA PFEIFFER
VANESSA WILLIAMS
SARNA LAPINE, director
MICHELE LYNCH, choreographer
KEN BILLINGTON, lighting designer
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
DAVID HOLCENBERG, conductor
CORBIN BLEU, Sky
DOVE CAMERON, Sophie
JAIME CAMIL, Sam
TISHA CAMPBELL-MARTIN, Tanya
LEA DeLARIA, Rosie
HAMISH LINKLATER, Harry
JENNIFER NETTLES, Donna
STEVEN WEBER, Bill
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
DAVID HOLCENBERG, conductor
CORBIN BLEU, Sky
DOVE CAMERON, Sophie
JAIME CAMIL, Sam
TISHA CAMPBELL-MARTIN, Tanya
LEA DeLARIA, Rosie
HAMISH LINKLATER, Harry
JENNIFER NETTLES, Donna
STEVEN WEBER, Bill
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 – 25th
ANNIVERSARY SHOW!
JD McPHERSON
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. Don’t miss this world-class guitarist and band
leader.
THURSDAY CLASSICS
Thursday, August 3, at 8 PM
LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
VASILY PETRENKO, conductor
TAMÁS PÁLFALVI, trumpet
STRAUSS Don Juan
HUMMEL Trumpet Concerto in E-flat
BRAHMS Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
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.
©1981 Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL Sunday, August 6, at 7 PM
BELLE AND SEBASTIAN · SPOON
KRISTIN KONTROL
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. Kristin Kontrol, the new solo project from the
Dum Dum Girls’ leader, opens.
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 SALSA
PEDRITO MARTINEZ, special guest
THE PEDRITO MARTINEZ GROUP
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
the sounds of Cuban salsa, 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
SHEREZADE PANTHAKI, soprano
JUSTINE ARONSON, soprano
TIM MEAD, countertenor
PACIFIC CHORALE
Robert Istad, 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
HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA
THOMAS WILKINS, conductor
ALAN BROADBENT, conductor
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 Overture (arr. Don
Rose)
ELLINGTON The Handsome Traffic Policeman
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 & LARRY GRAHAM
with special guests KENNY LATTIMORE and VALERIE
SIMPSON
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 Scordatura (world premiere,
LA Phil co-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. The one and only 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
LAKE STREET DIVE
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
JONAH NILSSON
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 you’ll never
forget! 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 for this once-
in-a-lifetime experience. 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 you’ll never
forget! 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 for this once-
in-a-lifetime experience. 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 16, at 7 PM
CUMBIA AT THE BOWL!
LOS ÁNGELES AZULES
with the LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
GRUPO CAÑAVERAL · LA SONORA DINAMITA
Celebrate Mexican Independence weekend with
some of cumbia’s most beloved artists. A fusion of
African and indigenous influences, cumbia is the
soundtrack to weddings, quinceañeras and backyard
parties across Latin America, and is guaranteed to
have everyone on their feet.
NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENT Saturday, September 17, at 6 PM
PACIFIC STANDARD TIME: LA/LA
CAFÉ TACVBA
LA SANTA CECILIA
GUSTAVO DUDAMEL and the NATIONAL YOUTH
ORCHESTRA OF VENEZUELA
MON LAFERTE
An epic celebration of our diverse Latin communities,
Mexico’s alt-rock scene leader Café Tacvba, LA’s own
La Santa Cecilia, the talented musicians of the
National Youth Orchestra of Venezuela with Gustavo
Dudamel, and Chile’s Mon Laferte complete the
concert lineup.
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.
NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENT Saturday, September 23, at 8 PM
FLEET FOXES
BEACH HOUSE
For their first L.A. show in six years, Fleet Foxes
return with the highly anticipated new album the
world is waiting to hear. On a remarkable double
bill, acclaimed Baltimore duo Beach House revisit the
Bowl with beautifully crafted hazy pop tunes.
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®-winner 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. 07.21.17