LA Phil Launches 2010/11 Season with Dudamel and Tenor Juan Diego Florez 10/7

The Los Angeles Philharmonic and Music Director Gustavo Dudamel usher in the 2010/11 season with the Celebración: Opening Night Concert and Gala, Thursday, October 7, at Walt Disney Concert Hall. They are joined by renowned Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Flórez, a close friend of Dudamel, in his Walt Disney Concert Hall debut. Together, Dudamel and Flórez developed the special program of bel canto arias and popular Latin American canciones by Rossini, Granda, Lara, Moncayo, Grever, Gutiérrez and Márquez. The 7 p.m. concert is preceded by a reception and followed by dinner and dancing on Grand Avenue. The concert airs on PBS's Great Performances series on Wednesday, December 29, at 9 p.m. (check local listings).

The evening marks the beginning of Dudamel's second season as the LA Phil's Music Director. The 2010/11 promises a great many innovative symphonic experiences including: two composer-focused festivals - Brahms Unbound and Aspects of Adès - a European tour, a return visit from Esa-Pekka Salonen, and the On Location residency of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.

Celebración: Opening Night Concert and Gala is being recorded for telecast by Bernhard Fleischer Moving Images, THIRTEEN for WNET.ORG, 3sat and the Los Angeles Philharmonic as part of public television's performing arts series Great Performances. Additionally, the concert is being broadcast live on Classical KUSC FM 91.5, as well as streamed live on NPR.org.

Following the concert, festivities continue on Grand Avenue, closed to traffic for the evening, with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, dinner and dancing, showcased in a raspberry, black and cream setting beneath the Los Angeles skyline and backdrop of Walt Disney Concert Hall. Acclaimed chef Joachim Splichal of The Patina Group is creating a gourmet dinner for guests to enjoy. The evening is designed by Gai Klass Event Productions.

"This year's Opening Night Gala and Concert and the entire 2010/11 season illustrate Dudamel's powerful influence as we expand in our role as the quintessential 21st-century orchestra," said Los Angeles Philharmonic President Deborah Borda. "We are now in our 92nd season and we continue to stay ahead of the curve in innovative programming and redefining the musical experience, while staying rooted in our grand tradition. This balance provides an enhanced musical experience for our diverse and growing audiences."

All proceeds will support the education programs of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, including YOLA, the signature program of Gustavo Dudamel. A very limited number of Gala package tickets remain, ranging in price from $2,500 to $15,000 including a significant charitable contribution. Please call 213.972.3051 for information.

The Gala Committee for the 2010 Los Angeles Philharmonic benefit at Walt Disney Concert Hall includes Gala Chair David C. Bohnett; Honorary Chair Eloisa Maturén Dudamel; Maria Bell, Lynn A. Booth, Margaret Marteau Emerson, Lenore Greenberg, Joan Hotchkis, Joyce Kresa, Ginny Mancini, Jane Nathanson, Soraya Nazarian, Carolyn Powers, Nancy Sanders, Carla Sands and Alyce Williamson.

The Gala is made possible with the proud support of Rolex, the Official Timepiece of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, under the vibrant leadership of Gustavo Dudamel, presents the finest in orchestral and chamber music, recitals, new music, jazz, world music and holiday concerts at two of the most remarkable locations anywhere to experience music - Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl. In addition to a 30-week winter subscription season at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the LA Phil presents a 12-week summer festival at the legendary Hollywood Bowl, summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and home of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. In fulfilling its commitment to the community, the Association's involvement with Los Angeles extends to educational concerts, children's programming and community concerts, ever seeking to provide inspiration and delight to the broadest possible audience.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2010, AT 7 PM
Walt Disney Concert Hall,
111 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles

Celebración: Opening Night Concert and Gala

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC
GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, conductor
JUAN DIEGO FLÓREZ, tenor

ROSSINI Overture to La gazza ladra
ROSSINI "Principe più non se" from La Cenerentola
ROSSINI Overture to Semiramide
ROSSINI "La speranza più soave" from Semiramide
ROSSINI Overture to William Tell
ROSSINI "Asile héréditaire" from William Tell
GRANDA (arr. Flórez) La flor de la canela
LARA (arr. Hayes) Granada
MONCAYO Huapango
GREVER (arr. Guinovart) Júrame
GUTIÉRREZ (arr. Osuna) Alma llanera
MÁRQUEZ Danzón No. 2

6 PM Pre-concert reception
7 PM Concert
9 PM Dinner and dancing

The 2010 LA Phil Celebración Gala is made possible with the proud support of Rolex, the Official Timepiece of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Additional underwriting has been provided by The Lloyd E. Rigler - Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation.

This concert is being recorded for telecast by Bernhard Fleischer Moving Images, Thirteen for WNET.org, 3sat, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic as part of public television's performing arts series Great Performances.

Proceeds support the LA Phil and its education programs, including YOLA (Youth Orchestra LA). The Los Angeles Philharmonic is generously donating its services for this concert.

Tickets for the Los Angeles Philharmonic's 2010/11 annual Opening Night black-tie gala benefit may be reserved by calling 213.972.3051.

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