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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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  1. Gracias Gustavo: Celebrating 17 Years • LA Phil 2025/26

    Brian Lauritzen guides Gracias Gustavo: Celebrating 17 Years. This talk was given at a performance of Gracias Gustavo: Celebrating 17 Years at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: John ADAMS Harmonium Guillermo ARRIAGA América ESTÉVEZ Cantata Criolla See this year’s Upbeat Live schedule…

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  2. Gracias Gustavo: Celebrating the Musicians of the LA Phil • LA Phil 2025/26

    Marc Bolin reflects on Gracias Gustavo: Celebrating the Musicians of the LA Phil. This talk was given at a performance of Gracias Gustavo: Celebrating the Musicians of the LA Phil at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: John WILLIAMS Bravo Gustavo! ROSSINI Rondo: Allegretto from Concerto…

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  3. Dudamel Conducts Die Walküre Act III • LA Phil 2025/26

    Educator Kristi-Brown Montesano explains Dudamel Conducts Die Walküre Act III with Cori Ellison and Alberto Alvero. This talk was given at a performance of Dudamel Conducts Die Walküre Act III at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: WAGNER Die Walküre Act III See this year’s Upbeat Live...

  4. Dudamel Conducts Die Walküre Act II • LA Phil 2025/26

    Composer and conductor Geoffrey Pope discusses Dudamel Conducts Die Walküre Act II with Cori Ellison and Alberto Alvero. This talk was given at a performance of Dudamel Conducts Die Walküre Act II at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: WAGNER Die Walküre Act II See this year’s Upbeat Live...

  5. Dudamel Conducts Die Walküre Act I • LA Phil 2025/26

    Educator Mike Basak explores Dudamel Conducts Die Walküre Act I with Cori Ellison and Alberto Alvero. This talk was given at a performance of Dudamel Conducts Die Walküre Act I at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: WAGNER Die Walküre Act I See this year’s Upbeat Live schedule at:...

  6. Rachmaninoff's Second Symphony • LA Phil 2025/26

    Rachel Iba discusses Rachmaninoff's Second Symphony. This talk was given at a performance of Rachmaninoff's Second Symphony at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: SZYMANOWSKI Concerto No. 1 for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 35 RACHMANINOFF Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27 See this year’s...

  7. Smith, Cabezas & Childs • LA Phil 2025/26

    Tiffany Kuo leads a conversation on Smith, Cabezas & Childs with Billy Child, Molly Turner & Michael Gordon. This talk was given at a performance of Smith, Cabezas & Childs at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: Michael GORDON 2bd, LA Phil Etudes Book 4, Part 1 Gabriel CABEZAS, Gabriella...

  8. Anna Lapwood • LA Phil 2025/26

    Christoph Bull discusses Anna Lapwood with Anna Lapwood. This talk was given at a performance of Anna Lapwood at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: Hans ZIMMER Chevaliers de Sangreal from The Da Vinci Code Alan MENKEN The Bells of Notre Dame from The Hunchback of Notre Dame Howard SHORE...

  9. Dvořák and Korngold • LA Phil 2025/26

    Rachel Iba delves into Dvořák and Korngold with Andrés Orozco-Estrada. This talk was given at a performance of Dvořák and Korngold at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: TILSON THOMAS Agnegram KORNGOLD Concerto in D major for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 35 DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 7 in D minor,...

  10. Brahms & Beethoven • LA Phil 2025/26

    Thomas Neenan leads a conversation on Brahms & Beethoven. This talk was given at a performance of Brahms & Beethoven at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: SCHUMANN Overture, Scherzo and Finale, Op. 52 BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15 BRAHMS Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op....

  11. John Adams & Conrad Tao • LA Phil 2025/26

    Zach Neufeld leads a conversation on John Adams & Conrad Tao. This talk was given at a performance of John Adams & Conrad Tao at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: PIAZZOLLA Selections from Three Tangos Oblivion Libertango John ADAMS Century Rolls STRAVINSKY Song of the Nightingale...

  12. Shostakovich & Sibelius • LA Phil 2025/26

    Geoffrey Pope guides Shostakovich & Sibelius with Ryan Bancroft. This talk was given at a performance of Shostakovich & Sibelius at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: SHOSTAKOVICH Selections from Suite for Variety Orchestra No. 1 SHOSTAKOVICH Concerto No. 2 for Cello and Orchestra, Op.…

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  13. Turangalîla • LA Phil 2025/26

    Kristi Brown-Montesano explores Turangalîla with Cynthia Millar and Simone Young. This talk was given at a performance of Turangalîla at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: MESSIAEN Turangalîla-symphonie See this year’s Upbeat Live schedule at: laphil.com/ubl. Join us in person for our...

  14. Tchaikovsky & Haydn • LA Phil 2025/26

    Alan Chapman discusses Tchaikovsky & Haydn. This talk was given at a performance of Tchaikovsky & Haydn at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: HAYDN Symphony No. 93 in D major REINECKE Concerto for Flute and Orchestra in D major, Op. 283 TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64 See...

  15. Gerald Barry’s Salome • LA Phil 2025/26

    Veronika Krausas delves into Gerald Barry’s Salome with Gerald Barry. This talk was given at a performance of Gerald Barry’s Salome at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: Gerald BARRY Salome See this year’s Upbeat Live schedule at: laphil.com/ubl. Join us in person for our 2025/26 season!...

  16. Vertigo in Concert • LA Phil 2025/26

    Steven C. Smith leads a conversation on Vertigo in Concert. This talk was given at a performance of Vertigo in Concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: Vertigo (1958) See this year’s Upbeat Live schedule at: laphil.com/ubl. Join us in person for our 2025/26 season! Get tickets:...

  17. Alcée Chriss III • LA Phil 2025/26

    Thomas Neenan discusses Alcée Chriss III with Alcée Chriss III. This talk was given at a performance of Alcée Chriss III at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: RACHMANINOFF Non allegro from Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 FRANCK Allegretto from Symphony in D minor YOUMANS “Tea For Two” GUILLOU...

  18. John Williams & Rachmaninoff • LA Phil 2025/26

    Brian Lauritzen explores John Williams & Rachmaninoff. This talk was given at a performance of John Williams & Rachmaninoff at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: John WILLIAMS Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 See this year’s Upbeat Live schedule…

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  19. The Great Wall of Los Angeles • LA Phil 2025/26

    Josh Kun guides The Great Wall of Los Angeles with Juhi Bansal, Nina Shekhar, Estevan Olmos, Nicolás Kekk Benavides, Xavier Muzik and Viet Cuong. This talk was given at a performance of The Great Wall of Los Angeles at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: Juhi BANSAL A Lone Voice in the...

  20. Dudamel, Dante, and Beethoven 6 • LA Phil 2025/26

    Zach Neufeld reflects on Dudamel, Dante, and Beethoven 6. This talk was given at a performance of Dudamel, Dante, and Beethoven 6 at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68, “Pastoral” Thomas ADÈS Inferno – Part 1 of Dante See this year’s Upbeat…

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  21. Beethoven and Ortiz with Dudamel • LA Phil 2025/26

    Kristi Brown-Montesano delves into Beethoven and Ortiz with Dudamel with Gabriela Ortiz. This talk was given at a performance of Beethoven and Ortiz with Dudamel at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92 Gabriela ORTIZ Revolución diamantina See…

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  22. Gustavo Conducts Beethoven: Missa Solemnis • LA Phil 2025/26

    Russell Steinberg delves into Gustavo Conducts Beethoven: Missa Solemnis. This talk was given at a performance of Gustavo Conducts Beethoven: Missa Solemnis at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: BEETHOVEN Missa Solemnis in D major, Op. 123 See this year’s Upbeat Live schedule at:...

  23. Dudamel Conducts Beethoven and Lorenz • LA Phil 2025/26

    Christian Campos reflects on Dudamel Conducts Beethoven and Lorenz with Ricardo Lorenz. This talk was given at a performance of Dudamel Conducts Beethoven and Lorenz at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: Ricardo LORENZ Humboldt’s Nature SCHUMANN Piano Concerto BEETHOVEN Egmont (complete...

  24. Thomas Ospital • LA Phil 2025/26

    Zach Neufeld guides Thomas Ospital with Thomas Ospital. This talk was given at a performance of Thomas Ospital at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: VIERNE Organ Symphony No. 3, Op. 28 SAINT-SAËNS Danse macabre, Op. 40 RAVEL Le tombeau de Couperin (orchestral suite) Thomas OSPITAL...

  25. Thomas Adès and Yuja Wang featuring Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky • LA Phil 2025/26

    Geoffrey Pope explores Thomas Adès and Yuja Wang featuring Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky with William Marsey. This talk was given at a performance of Thomas Adès and Yuja Wang featuring Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: William MARSEY Man with Limp Wrist…

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  26. Adams, Cheung & Lanao • LA Phil 2025/26

    Thomas Kotcheff discusses Adams, Cheung & Lanao with Anthony Cheung, Samuel Adams, & Silvia Lanao. This talk was given at a performance of Adams, Cheung & Lanao at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: Samuel ADAMS Heartwood Francisco COLL Partita I Sílvia LANAO Desert Bloom Nico MUHLY…

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  27. Mahler, Bartók & Ravel • LA Phil 2025/26

    Celina Kintscher leads a conversation on Mahler, Bartók & Ravel. This talk was given at a performance of Mahler, Bartók & Ravel at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: RAVEL Le tombeau de Couperin BARTÓK Dance Suite MAHLER Symphony No. 4 in G major See this year’s Upbeat Live schedule at:...

  28. Adams, Ólafsson & Copland • LA Phil 2025/26

    Alan Chapman delves into Adams, Ólafsson & Copland. This talk was given at a performance of Adams, Ólafsson & Copland at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: IVES The Unanswered Question John ADAMS After the Fall HARRIS Symphony No. 3, in One Movement COPLAND Appalachian Spring Suite for...

  29. Prometheus with Esa-Pekka Salonen • LA Phil 2025/26

    Lindsey Macchiarella reflects on Prometheus with Esa-Pekka Salonen with Grimanesa Amorós, Gabriella Smith & James Palmer. This talk was given at a performance of Prometheus with Esa-Pekka Salonen at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: SIBELIUS The Oceanides Gabriella SMITH Rewilding…

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  30. Ellington’s Nutcracker & Tchaikovsky’s “Winter Daydreams” • LA Phil 2025/26

    Marc Gaspard Bolin guides Ellington’s Nutcracker & Tchaikovsky’s “Winter Daydreams”. This talk was given at a performance of Ellington’s Nutcracker & Tchaikovsky’s “Winter Daydreams” at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: Carlos SIMON Four Black American Dances ELLINGTON The Nutcracker...

  31. Mozart & Sibelius • LA Phil 2025/26

    Geoffrey Pope explains Mozart & Sibelius.This talk was given at a performance of Mozart & Sibelius at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: MOZART Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major, K. 216 SIBELIUS Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39 See this year’s Upbeat Live schedule at: laphil.com/ubl.…

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  32. Elgar’s Enigma • LA Phil 2025/26

    Brian Lauritzen explores Elgar’s Enigma with Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Edmund Finnis. This talk was given at a performance of Elgar’s Enigma at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: KORNGOLD Theme and Variations, Op. 42 Edmund FINNIS Cello Concerto ELGAR Enigma Variations, Op. 36 See this…

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  33. Mozart, Ravel & Pintscher • LA Phil 2025/26

    Thomas Neenan discusses Mozart, Ravel & Pintscher. This talk was given at a performance of Mozart, Ravel & Pintscher at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: RAVEL Mother Goose Suite Matthias PINTSCHER neharot MOZART Piano Concerto No. 25 in C major, K. 503 RAVEL La valse See this year’s...

  34. Recovecos: Angélica Negrón & Lido Pimienta • LA Phil 2025/26

    Tiffany Kuo and Emmanuel “Babelito” Ortega lead a conversation on Recovecos: Angélica Negrón & Lido Pimienta with Darian Donovan Thomas, Lido Pimienta, and Angélica Negrón. This talk was given at a performance of Recovecos: Angélica Negrón & Lido Pimienta at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces...

  35. Mehta Leads Bruckner’s Eighth • LA Phil 2025/26

    Celina Kintscher delves into Mehta Leads Bruckner’s Eighth. This talk was given at a performance of Mehta Leads Bruckner’s Eighth at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: BRUCKNER Symphony No. 8 in C minor See this year’s Upbeat Live schedule at: laphil.com/ubl. Join us in person for our...

  36. 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...

  37. 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:...

  38. 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…

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  39. 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...

  40. 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...

  41. 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...

  42. 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:...

  43. 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....

  44. Cameron Carpenter with Zach Neufeld • LA Phil 2024/25

    Composer Zach Neufeld guides Cameron Carpenter. This talk was given at a performance of Cameron Carpenter at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: J.S. BACH Prelude and Fugue in B minor, BWV 544 FRANCK Choral No. 2 in B minor FRANCK Choral No. 1 in E major J.S. BACH Prelude and Fugue in...

  45. Ravel & Adolphe with Christopher Russell • LA Phil 2024/25

    Conductor Christopher Russell explains Ravel & Adolphe with Julia Adolphe. This talk was given at a performance of Ravel & Adolphe at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: GRANADOS Tres danzas españolas Julia ADOLPHE Chrysalis RAVEL Pavane for a Dead Princess RAVEL Rapsodie espagnole RAVEL...

  46. Esa-Pekka Salonen Leads Debussy & Boulez with Zach Neufeld • LA Phil 2024/25

    Composer Zach Neufeld explores Esa-Pekka Salonen Leads Debussy & Boulez with Esa-Pekka Salonen. This talk was given at a performance of Esa-Pekka Salonen Leads Debussy & Boulez at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: BOULEZ Notations IV, for solo piano BOULEZ Notations IV, for orchestra...

  47. Beethoven & Dessner with Esa-Pekka Salonen with Celina Kintscher • LA Phil 2024/25

    Composer Celina Kintscher leads a conversation on Beethoven & Dessner with Esa-Pekka Salonen with Pekka Kuusisto. This talk was given at a performance of Beethoven & Dessner with Esa-Pekka Salonen at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: DEBUSSY Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun Bryce...

  48. Vocal Dimensions with Marc Bolin • LA Phil 2024/25

    Scholar Marc Bolin discusses Vocal Dimensions with Kate Soper, Chaya Czernowin & Royce Vavrek. This talk was given at a performance of Vocal Dimensions at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: Kate SOPER Only the Words Themselves Mean What They Say Nico MUHLY New-Made Tongue JÓHANNSSON Odi…

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  49. Carlos Simon’s Good News Mass with Dudamel with Geoffrey Pope • LA Phil 2024/25

    Conductor Geoffrey Pope guides Carlos Simon’s Good News Mass with Dudamel with Courtney Ware and Carlos Simon. This talk was given at a performance of Carlos Simon’s Good News Mass with Dudamel at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: BERNSTEIN Divertimento PRICE Violin Concerto No. 2…

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  50. Yo-Yo Ma, Williams & Dudamel with Jon Burlingame • LA Phil 2024/25

    Journalist Jon Burlingame delves into Yo-Yo Ma, Williams & Dudamel. This talk was given at a performance of Yo-Yo Ma, Williams & Dudamel at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: John WILLIAMS Sound the Bells! John WILLIAMS Concerto for Cello and Orchestra John WILLIAMS Olympic Fanfare and...

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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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