LA Phil Performs Free Neighborhood Concerts

The Los Angeles Philharmonic begins its 2009/10 Neighborhood Concert series with two free performances. Conductor and Dudamel Fellow Diego Matheuz will lead the orchestra on Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at the Wilshire United Methodist Church, and Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex. For both concerts, the Los Angeles Philharmonic will perform Mozart's Overture to The Marriage of Figaro and two opera arias - Mozart's "Dove sono" from Marriage of Figaro and "Or sai chi l'onore" from Don Giovanni - featuring soprano Danielle Walker. The program will conclude with Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4, "Italian."

Diego Matheuz is a hand-selected participant of the Dudamel Fellowship Program, which provides each fellow the opportunity to develop his craft and enrich his musical experience through personal mentorship and participation in the LA Phil's orchestral and education programs.

Tickets are free for both concerts. Reservations are strongly suggested and can be made by calling the Wilshire United Methodist Church at 818-845-4048 (Feb. 3 concert only) or the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at 323-343-6600 (Feb. 10 concert only). Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic's neighborhood concerts in the community include free orchestra, chamber music and jazz concerts in churches, community centers and other local venues around Southern California. The Los Angeles Philharmonic has been presenting free neighborhood concerts for the past 18 years, as part of the organization's dedication to making music accessible to the widest possible audience.

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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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