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Upbeat Live | LA Phil
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Key thinkers and guest musicians share their expertise and offer historical and cultural context for an inspiring array of orchestral music, giving you a deeper understanding of the music. These talks reflect the programming of the Los Angeles Philharmonic (LA Phil) on stage at Walt Disney Concert Hall. New episodes are added after the first night’s concert. See the full Upbeat Live schedule at: laphil.com/ubl

  1. NOV 1

    Halloween Organ, Film & Music • LA Phil 2025/26

    Alan Chapman reflects on Halloween Organ, Film & Music with Clark Wilson. This talk was given at a performance of Halloween Organ, Film & Music at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) See this year’s Upbeat Live schedule at: laphil.com/ubl. Join us in person for our 2025/26 season! Get tickets: laphil.com/calendar.

    34 min

  2. OCT 12

    Dudamel Conducts Mahler’s “Resurrection” • LA Phil 2025/26

    Christopher Russell guides Dudamel Conducts Mahler’s “Resurrection”. This talk was given at a performance of Dudamel Conducts Mahler’s “Resurrection” at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: MAHLER  Symphony No. 2 in C minor, "Resurrection" See this year’s Upbeat Live schedule at: laphil.com/ubl. Join us in person for our 2025/26 season! Get tickets: laphil.com/calendar.

    39 min

  3. OCT 3

    The Rite of Spring with Dudamel • LA Phil 2025/26

    Mike Basak explores The Rite of Spring with Dudamel with John Adams. This talk was given at a performance of The Rite of Spring with Dudamel at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: John ADAMS  Frenzy: a short symphony STRAVINSKY  The Firebird Suite (1919 version) STRAVINSKY  The Rite of Spring See this year’s Upbeat Live schedule at: laphil.com/ubl. Join us in person for our 2025/26 season! Get tickets: laphil.com/calendar.

    37 min

  4. SEP 28

    Dudamel Launches His Final Season • LA Phil 2025/26

    Veronika Krausas discusses Dudamel Launches His Final Season with Ellen Reid. This talk was given at a performance of Dudamel Launches His Final Season at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: Ellen REID Earth Between Oceans STRAUSS  Eine Alpensinfonie (An Alpine Symphony), Op. 64 See this year’s Upbeat Live schedule at: laphil.com/ubl. Join us in person for our 2025/26 season! Get tickets: laphil.com/calendar.

    38 min

  5. JUN 8

    Unsuk Chin & Brahms’ Double Concerto • LA Phil 2024/25

    Scholar Hojoon Kim reflects on Unsuk Chin & Brahms’ Double Concerto with Whan Ri-Ahn & Unsuk Chin. This talk was given at a performance of Unsuk Chin & Brahms’ Double Concerto at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: Whan RI-AHN  Spring Will Come Again Unsuk CHIN  Clarinet Concerto BRAHMS  Double Concerto See this year’s Upbeat Live schedule at: laphil.com/ubl. Join us in person for our 2024/25 season! Get tickets: laphil.com/calendar.

    33 min

  6. JUN 7

    Korean Premieres & Sunwook Kim with Hojoon Kim • LA Phil 2024/25

    Scholar Hojoon Kim reflects on Korean Premieres & Sunwook Kim with Sunghyun Lee, Kay Kyurim Rhie & Texu Kim. This talk was given at a performance of Korean Premieres & Sunwook Kim at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: Sunghyun LEE  Clockworks and Fireworks Kay Kyurim RHIE  H’on Texu KIM  Viola Concerto “Ko-Oh” BRAHMS  Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 15 See this year’s Upbeat Live schedule at: laphil.com/ubl. Join us in person for our 2024/25 season! Get tickets: laphil.com/calendar.

    40 min

  7. MAY 30

    Tchaikovsky & Pereira with Mike Basak • LA Phil 2024/25

    Educator Mike Basak discusses Tchaikovsky & Pereira with Joseph Pereira.  This talk was given at a performance of Tchaikovsky & Pereira at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: HERRMANN  Suite from Vertigo Joseph PEREIRA  Naru TCHAIKOVSKY  Symphony No. 5 See this year’s Upbeat Live schedule at: laphil.com/ubl. Join us in person for our 2024/25 season! Get tickets: laphil.com/calendar.

    39 min

  8. MAY 24

    Gershwin & Strauss with Brian Lauritzen • LA Phil 2024/25

    KUSC’s Brian Lauritzen explores Gershwin & Strauss with Teddy Abrams.  This talk was given at a performance of Gershwin & Strauss at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: GERSHWIN  Concerto in F STRAUSS  Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30 See this year’s Upbeat Live schedule at: laphil.com/ubl. Join us in person for our 2024/25 season! Get tickets: laphil.com/calendar.

    33 min
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Key thinkers and guest musicians share their expertise and offer historical and cultural context for an inspiring array of orchestral music, giving you a deeper understanding of the music. These talks reflect the programming of the Los Angeles Philharmonic (LA Phil) on stage at Walt Disney Concert Hall. New episodes are added after the first night’s concert. See the full Upbeat Live schedule at: laphil.com/ubl

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  • Creator
    Upbeat Live | LA Phil
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    234
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Upbeat Live | LA Phil
  • Show Website
    Upbeat Live

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