orchestra

It had triumphantly opened Walt Disney Concert Hall four years earlier, and over the past 15 seasons Salonen had made it the most farseeing orchestra in the land — and beyond.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

El Sistema’s spectacluar Simón Bolívar Youth Symphony was the only orchestra of which Dudamel had been music director when the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

Mr. Bicket paced the orchestra buoyantly, matching the high jinks on stage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

It’s felt between the actors on stage and from the orchestra pit to the last row of balcony seats.

From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026

“The next race is about to begin, gentlemen,” Mr. Whitby guffawed, punctuating the statement with a jab of his cigar, in a flourish as enthusiastic as an orchestra conductor.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

Gospel choirs, country musicians, jazz ensembles, mariachi groups, Indigenous performers, military bands and local community orchestras share stages throughout the city.

From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026

The venue hosted jazz and vocal legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Al Cooper alongside band battles between the Chick Webb, Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman orchestras.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026

Harding noted that he began playing instruments as a child in three local orchestras near where he grew up, and was eager to share his appreciation for music education.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026

Daniel Harding, a British conductor with a storied career leading Europe's top orchestras, will take the helm of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the institution announced Tuesday.

From Barron's ● May 26, 2026

He wanted to write musicals and conduct Broadway orchestras.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein