Under the vibrant leadership of Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel, the LA Phil presents an inspiring array of music through a commitment to
foundational works and adventurous explorations.
2019/20 marks the orchestra’s 101st season. More than 250 concerts are either performed or presented by the LA Phil at its two iconic venues: the Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl.
Always inspired to expand its cultural offerings, the LA Phil produces concerts each season featuring distinguished artists in recital, jazz, world music, songbook, and visiting orchestra performances, in addition to special holiday concerts and series of chamber music, organ recitals, and Baroque music.
The LA Phil undertakes tours, both domestically and internationally. The orchestra’s very first tour was in 1921, and the Philharmonic has made annual tours beginning with the 1969/70 season. The Centennial season included a spring trip to Korea and Japan.
From August 2-4, Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic visited Scotland as part of 2019 Edinburgh International Festival, performing at Tynecastle Stadium and Usher Hall.
The orchestra’s presence extends far beyond symphony concerts in a concert hall, with both performances and enriching educational experiences in schools, churches, and neighborhood centers across Los Angeles. Many of our musicians are also mentors and private tutors to YOLA students and professors at many of our city’s prestigious music schools including The Colburn School, UCLA and USC.
The Los Angeles Philharmonic continues to broaden its audience by broadcasting concerts on radio and television. Thirteen concerts recorded during the LA Phil’s 2018/19 Centennial season, featuring the orchestra with an impressive roster of guest artists and conductors and an eclectic repertoire including six world premieres, were broadcast on Classical KUSC and also syndicated nationwide through a partnership with WFMT Radio Network (Chicago). The orchestra also has a substantial catalog of concerts available online, including the first full-length classical music video released on iTunes.
