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music1 month ago•20 min saved

Foo Fighters Mark Hollywood Bowl Debut with Orchestral Farewell to Gustavo Dudamel

On August 22, 2026, Foo Fighters performed their first-ever concert at the Hollywood Bowl, collaborating with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and conductor Gustavo Dudamel. The sold-out show served as a farewell tribute to Dudamel, who is leaving the LA Phil to lead the New York Philharmonic. The 15-song set blended major hits with rare deep cuts, featuring a gospel choir and emotional tributes to late drummer Taylor Hawkins. Critics praised the balanced orchestral arrangements, while fans called for a commercial release of the performance.

via Variety|

#dave-grohl #foo-fighters #gustavo-dudamel

music1 month ago•9 min saved

Foo Fighters Mark Hollywood Bowl Debut with Dudamel’s Final LA Phil Concert

On August 22, 2026, the Foo Fighters made their debut at the Hollywood Bowl in a sold-out, 17,500-capacity concert that served as the penultimate performance for Gustavo Dudamel as music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The 32-year-old band performed a 15-song set spanning hits and deep cuts, backed by the orchestra and a gospel choir. The event marked a significant farewell for Dudamel, who is transitioning to lead the New York Philharmonic, while also serving as a tribute to late drummer Taylor Hawkins.

via Rolling Stone|

#dave-grohl #foo-fighters #gustavo-dudamel

entertainment-and-arts3 months ago•7 min saved

Wes Anderson’s soundtrack world comes alive at the Hollywood Bowl tribute

At the Hollywood Bowl, the L.A. Phil staged a three-night tribute to Wes Anderson’s films, spotlighting his meticulously curated soundtracks with Bill Murray as emcee and a powerhouse band, as guest artists like Beck, Jackson Browne, Karen O and Jenny Lewis reimagine iconic needle-drops from Bottle Rocket to Isle of Dogs, underscoring that Anderson’s music is as essential as his visuals in shaping his cinematic world.

via Los Angeles Times|

#entertainment-and-arts #hollywood-bowl #los-angeles-philharmonic

arts4 months ago•4 min saved

Daniel Harding Named Next Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic

Daniel Harding has been named the Los Angeles Philharmonic's next music director, effective for the 2027/28 season on a six-year contract, as Gustavo Dudamel departs in 2026 to lead the New York Philharmonic but will remain connected as artistic laureate. Harding will oversee programming across LAPhil venues including Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl and the Ford, alongside YOLA, and will conduct eight weeks in his first season (rising to 12 weeks later). He brings an acclaimed international conducting career and also works as an airline pilot, a parallel life he says informs his artistry; he will conduct as music director designate in late 2026/early 2027.

via The Guardian|

#arts #daniel-harding #gustavo-dudamel

entertainment-and-arts4 months ago•9 min saved

New Era for LA Phil as Daniel Harding Named Music Director

Daniel Harding has been named the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s 12th music director, succeeding Gustavo Dudamel and beginning in fall 2027 on a six-year contract for about a dozen weeks of conducting per season; the players overwhelmingly supported Harding, who has long ties to the orchestra and a global career, and his appointment fits the LA Phil’s expansive leadership and education initiatives, including plans for a 2029 YOLA tour.

via Los Angeles Times|

#daniel-harding #entertainment-and-arts #gustavo-dudamel

arts9 months ago•1 min saved

Salonen Back as LA Phil Creative Director, Leads Return at Disney Hall

Esa-Pekka Salonen returned to the Los Angeles Philharmonic as its creative director, conducting a series of concerts at Disney Hall that marked his first appearances since the appointment and drew enthusiastic ovations from the audience.

via The New York Times|

#arts #classical-music #creative-director

music1 year ago•1 min saved

Esa-Pekka Salonen Assumes New Leadership Roles in Los Angeles and Paris

Esa-Pekka Salonen, the renowned conductor and composer, is taking on new innovative roles in Los Angeles and Paris, including creative director of the LA Philharmonic and a leadership position at the Philharmonie de Paris, emphasizing a shift away from traditional maestro roles.

via The New York Times|

#creative-director #esa-pekka-salonen #innovation

local-news1 year ago•5 min saved

LA Protests and Curfews Disrupt Arts, Business, and Public Safety

Protests and a city curfew in downtown Los Angeles have led to the cancellation of several cultural events, including performances by the LA Phil and Center Theatre Group, impacting ticket sales and operations amid ongoing civic unrest and increased military presence.

via Los Angeles Times|

#arts-cancellations #civic-unrest #curfew

entertainment3 years ago•3 min saved

"Helen Hunt Stuns at LA Philharmonic Gala, Honoring Walt Disney's 20th Anniversary"

Helen Hunt looked stunning at the Los Angeles Philharmonic's gala at Walt Disney Concert Hall, celebrating the venue's 20th anniversary and honoring architect Frank Gehry. The 60-year-old actress wore an elegant black dress and was accompanied by her friend Jeffrey Nordling. Other notable attendees included Christoph Waltz, Herbie Hancock, and Gustavo Dudamel. The event featured performances paying homage to Gehry's iconic designs and his love for the sea, orchestral music, and jazz.

via Daily Mail|

#entertainment #frank-gehry #gala

arts3 years ago•4 min saved

Chad Smith appointed as new CEO of Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Chad Smith, the chief executive of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, will leave his post this fall to become president and chief executive of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Smith's departure is a significant loss for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, which is still reeling from the announcement in February that its superstar maestro, Gustavo Dudamel, would leave in 2026 to become the next music director of the New York Philharmonic. Smith will take the helm of the Boston Symphony at a time of tumult and division, and he said he would work to bring stability to the orchestra and to help it rethink its identity and mission.

via The New York Times|

#arts #boston-symphony-orchestra #chad-smith

odd-news3 years ago•1 min saved

Concertgoer's Orgasm Interrupts LA Philharmonic Performance

During the Los Angeles Philharmonic's performance of Tchaikovsky's fifth symphony, a woman allegedly had a "loud and full body orgasm," causing several concertgoers to turn and see what was happening. Some attendees shared their experience on social media, and an alleged audio clip of the moment began circulating. While some said the orchestra stopped playing, others confirmed that the disturbance did not stop the performance.

via The Independent|

#concert #los-angeles-philharmonic #odd-news

odd-news3 years ago•1 min saved

Concertgoer's Orgasm Interrupts Tchaikovsky Performance

A concertgoer allegedly had a "loud full body orgasm" during the Los Angeles Philharmonic's performance of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Eyewitnesses claim the woman timed it well with the piece's "romantic swell," and the orchestra remained professional throughout the ordeal. The incident became a hot topic on Twitter, with some finding it beautiful and no one seeming mad about it.

via Vulture|

#concerts #los-angeles-philharmonic #odd-news

odd-news3 years ago•1 min saved

Concertgoer's Orgasmic Outburst Shocks LA Philharmonic Audience

Multiple concertgoers claimed that a woman in the audience had what sounded like an orgasm during the Los Angeles Philharmonic's performance of Tchaikovsky's fifth symphony. Witnesses described the sound as a "loud and full body orgasm," with an audio clip of the alleged moment being posted on social media. The woman's gasp was "wonderfully timed" to a "romantic swell" in the music, according to one witness.

via The Daily Beast|

#concert #los-angeles-philharmonic #odd-news

arts-and-culture3 years ago•3 min saved

Concertgoer's 'Orgasm' Interrupts L.A. Phil's Tchaikovsky Performance

A concertgoer allegedly let out a moan during the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s performance of Tchaikovsky’s fifth symphony at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, leading some to believe she had an orgasm. Attendees reported that the orchestra played through the disturbance without stopping. While the outburst was an unusual moment for a classical music concert, some described it as a refreshing expression of someone who was transported by the music. It is still unclear what exactly occurred in the audience.

via Los Angeles Times|

#arts-and-culture #audience-reaction #classical-music