Archive for Sunday, May 11, 2008
Music
Compiled by Sari Heifetz.
Los Angeles Philharmonic Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts the orchestra in Hindesmith’s “Mathis der Maler Symphony” and Mahler’s “Das Lied von der Erde.” Featuring mezzo-soprano Lilli Paasikivi and tenor Anthony Dean Griffey. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., L.A. Today, 2 p.m. $40-$142. (323) 850-2000.
Chamber Music Society Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic join bassist Eric Owens in performing works by Reinecke, Schumann, Manfred, and Bach. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., L.A. Tue., 8 p.m. $22-$47. (323) 850-2000.
Los Angeles Philharmonic Christoph von Dohnányi conducts the orchestra in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, “Eroica,” and more. Featuring pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., L.A. Thu.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m. $40-$142. (323) 850-2000.
Huayucaltia The Pasadena Symphony Association.’s free concert series, “Clásica las raíces de la música,” explores the roots of Latino and Hispanic culture and its connection to classical music. Autry National Center, 4700 Western Heritage Way, L.A. Sat., 2 p.m. Free. (626) 793-7172.
6th Annual Korean Music Festival Enjoy some of the top Korean artists at this multi-generational extravaganza. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. Sat., 6:30 p.m. $20-$200. (323) 692-2055.
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Pianist Jeffrey Kahane conducts and performs works by Handel, Puts, and Beethoven with the orchestra. Featuring violinist Margaret Batjer. Also performing Sunday at 7 p.m., Royce Hall, UCLA. Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Sat., 8 p.m. $17-$79. (213) 622-7001 Ext 215.
Pacific Chorale and Pacific Symphony John Alexander conducts Horatio Parker’s “Hora Novissima” and David Del Tredici’s “Paul Revere’s Ride” in the program “Revelations, Revolutions.” Orange County Performing Artscenter, Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Sat., 8 p.m. $20-$76. (714) 662-2345.
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