Anna Handler has been appointed the LA Philharmonic’s Conductor-in-Residence. She will serve for a three-year term starting in the 2026-27 season. Handler will join the LA Phil’s Artistic leadership and will conduct performances at Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl, curate and perform in chamber concerts, and participate in a yearly project with YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles). {…}
(Photo credit: John McCoy) Grand Ave Arts has announced that LA Opera and the Los Angeles Master Chorale will participate in its “All Access” Festival 2025. Returning to the Festival is LA Opera. The company’s Young Artists will give two recitals featuring beloved classics alongside highlights from LA Opera’s upcoming season. The Los Angeles Master Chorale will also join the festivities. {…}
On April 17 & 18, 2025, the LA Philharmonic is set to present Carlos Simon’s “Good News Mass.” The work is a transcendent musical experience merging gospel and classical traditions, spoken word, and visual art. Composer Carlos Simon has become one of the most important voices in classical music, becoming the current Composer-in-Residence for the John F. Kennedy Center for {…}
The Los Angeles Philharmonic has released a statement in light of the devastating wildfires spreading throughout the Pacific Palisades. The organization noted that it would be canceling performances through this weekend and would inform ticketholders about their options. “Our hearts are with all the members of our community who are impacted by the fires, and our immense gratitude goes out {…}
Grand Ave Arts and Downtown Los Angeles join forces to present the free “All Access” festival. One of L.A.’s longest-running, free festival invites ‘Angelenos’ of all ages to explore the one-mile stretch as it hosts some of the region’s most iconic cultural institutions. This one-day event sees a diverse array of performances, workshops, and arts activities. Participating organizations includes LA {…}