Steve Martin and The Disney Symphonic Legacy Set For Walt Disney Concert Hall In October

The following additional concerts are confirmed as part of the 2009/10 season at Walt Disney Concert Hall:

Walt Disney SYMPHONIC LEGACY
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
8 p.m.
$42 - $125

Curated and conducted by John Mauceri, the Disney Symphonic Legacy series brings into focus the connection between the inspiration of music and the heritage of Walt Disney's legendary films. In the first of what is hoped to be a series of concerts celebrating decades of music from the Disney canon, an evening of material has been arranged to reinterpret some of Disney's most beloved stories in completely new ways.

The first of two acts will consist of pieces by composers such as Tchaikovsky, Danny Elfman, Elton John, Hans Zimmer and Lebo M. Mauceri will narrate and put into context not just the history of each composer's works but also its use as inspiration for the films in which it appears. Simultaneously, other elements will give a glimpse into the creative process: choral vocals, and costume designs and production renderings from famous live-action films combine to create a multi-dimensional experience.

Reinventing the "radio play" of the past, the second act will consist of a never-before-seen (or heard) approach to the classic animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This symphonic retelling will include live narration and vocals, along with edits of the original orchestrations from the film's famous tunes and underscoring. In a setting appropriate for the entire family, the reading will be fun, casual and light-hearted - and will shed a completely new light on one of Disney's most famous classics.

Steve Martin PERFORMING WITH THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS
An Evening of Bluegrass & Banjo
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
8 p.m.
$39 - $94

Iconic comedian, actor, author and songwriter Steve Martin makes a very special appearance at Walt Disney Concert Hall to perform songs from his new album, The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo, which currently sits at the top of the Billboard Bluegrass Album Chart. This performance follows his recent sell out at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry. Martin won a Grammy for his collaboration with Earl Scruggs on Foggy Mountain Breakdown in 2001, and was recently nominated for 6 International Bluegrass Music Awards.

HOW TO PURCHASE: Tickets are on sale beginning Sunday, August 23 at LAPhil.com, at the Walt Disney Concert Hall Box Office, open at 12pm, or via credit card phone order at 323.850.2000, beginning at 10am. For more information, please call 323.850.2000.

For program details, please visit LAPhil.com

Photo credit Walter McBride

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