LA Phil tweaks Creative Chairs: Adès, Joy to take over for Adams, Hancock in composer/creative and jazz roles; Estrada gets new Latin music title
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LA Phil tweaks Creative Chairs: Adès, Joy to take over for Adams, Hancock in composer/creative and jazz roles; Estrada gets new Latin music title

This morning, the Los Angeles Philharmonic announced changes and additions to its (ever-expanding) artistic leadership team. The new moves will become effective at the start of the 2027/2028 winter season, coinciding with the launch of incoming Music Director Daniel Harding’s tenure. These include: Thomas Adès, Creative Chair for New Music Silvana Estrada, Creative Chair for … Continue reading →

Frank Gehry gets the hero treatment at LA Phil season opening gala
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Frank Gehry gets the hero treatment at LA Phil season opening gala

The names on the program — Gustavo Dudamel, Yo-Yo Ma — were impressive, the kind that transcend classical music into the popular consciousness.   The musical offering — Cage, Bach, Tchaikovsky, Adès, Mahler, Saint-Saëns — was noteworthy, both for its eclecticism and its ability to offer a diverse showcase for the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Walt … Continue reading →