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OPENING NIGHT AT THE HOLLYWOOD
OPENING NIGHT AT THE HOLLYWOOD
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proceeds from Hollywood Bowl Opening Night benefit the Los Angeles Philharmonic and its Learning and community programs.
Pyrotechnics: Pyro Spectaculars by Souza Paul Souza, Designer and Technical Director of Fireworks
Programs and artists subject to change.
The Bowl’s food and wine team--James Beard Award Winners chef Suzanne Goin and restaurateur Caroline Styne of celebrated restaurants Lucques, a.o.c., Caldo Verde and Cara Cara - are now in their seventh year of providing exceptional cuisine designed to make your concert experiences even more spectacular. From supper in your box seats to freshly-prepared picnic baskets and market-driven fare, there’s truly something for everyone.
FOOD + WINE AT-A-GLANCE
SUPPER IN YOUR SEATS
Enjoy a delicious pre-concert meal served to you in the comfort of your box seats. Menu selections include Suzanne Goin’s three course menus, family-style feasts, a la carte starters, main courses, desserts, and wine.
Order by 4pm the day before your concert.
MARKETPLACES
Specialty sandwiches, seasonal grab-and-go salads, cheese + charcuterie plates, snacks, beer, wide-ranging variety of approachable and delicious wines await you at all of three of our Marketplaces. You’ll find everything you need to build a picnic from scratch or supplement one you already have.
LUCQUES AT THE CIRCLE
Fine dining for subscribers of the Pool Circle, with a seasonal made-to-order menu and an exceptional wine list styled from the award-winning restaurant Lucques.
STREET FOOD & SNACKS
A variety of delicious options are available throughout the Bowl, including street tacos, salads, specialty sandwiches, gourmet pizza, pulled pork, artisan baked goods, sweets, and popcorn.
PICNIC BOXES
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROB STARK
THE BACKYARD
Inspired by the gorgeous natural surroundings of the Bowl, this al fresco space has the feel of a chic backyard in the Hollywood Hills. Two large wood-burning grills are the focus of this farmers’ market-driven restaurant serving grilled fish, chops, steaks, vegetables, salads, and raw bar items.
ANN’S WINE BAR by a.o.c.
Inspired by the original a.o.c. on 3rd St., Ann’s Wine Bar features a wide selection of Caroline’s favorite new and old world wines to be explored by both experienced and novice wine lovers, all paired with Suzanne Goin’s signature small plates menu. Reservations recommended.
CATERING AT THE BOWL
Give your guests the experience of a lifetime when you host your next event at the Bowl! Our selection of seven beautiful venues is perfect for events of all sizes, from intimate gatherings to elaborate affairs.
KITCHEN 22
Kitchen 22 is the best place to indulge in fan favorites like burgers, French fries, fried chicken, specialty sandwiches, and salads.
MOBILE ORDERING: Download the Hollywood Bowl app or scan one of the many QR codes to place an order from the comfort of your seat and skip the line at pick up. Mobile ordering is available throughout the venue.
It’s easier than ever to enjoy a picnic supper before your concert with five options for delectable fresh-made picnic boxes from Food + Wine. Simply pre-order online by 4 pm the day before your concert, and your choice will be waiting for you when you arrive at the Bowl.
THANK YOU FROM THE OPENING NIGHT COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS
Welcome to Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl:
An Evening with Hugh Jackman!
We are overjoyed to share this spectacular start to summer with you, as we celebrate the power of live music and the community that makes it all possible. Tonight’s concert—featuring the extraordinary Hugh Jackman, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra led by Principal Conductor Thomas Wilkins, and inspiring young musicians from YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles)—marks the beginning of another unforgettable season under the stars.
Opening Night is also one of the LA Phil’s most meaningful traditions—not only artistically, but philanthropically. As a nonprofit organization, the LA Phil relies on the generosity of its supporters to bring the world’s greatest artists to this stage and to fund the Learning and community engagement programs that serve children and families across Southern California. We are especially proud that members of YOLA are performing this evening—a powerful reminder of what your
WELCOME TO THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL!
We are honored to come together with you to celebrate Opening Night of the Hollywood Bowl’s 2025 season and to kick off an exceptional summer of music. For more than 100 years, the Hollywood Bowl has been a testament to music’s power to nurture connection, from its first sunrise service and community sing-alongs to April’s We LA concert recognizing first responders and those affected by the LA wildfires. Your support helps us assure that the Bowl will continue to hold this unique place for many years to come.
A Los Angeles County Park operated by the LA Phil, the Hollywood Bowl attracts the world’s biggest stars across genres—classical, jazz, Broadway, rock, pop, rap, cumbia, and so much more—while offering tickets for as little as $1 so that music can be available to everyone.
support makes possible. Through YOLA, young musicians are given access to free instruments, intensive music instruction, academic resources, and the chance to shine on stages like this one.
To our Gala guests and donors: Thank you for making this work possible. To all of tonight’s concertgoers: Thank you for being part of the Hollywood Bowl family and helping us celebrate the joy of music in one of the most iconic venues in the world. Whether you’re a fan of The Music Man, The Greatest Showman, or simply the greatest night of the summer—welcome.
With warmest appreciation, OPENING NIGHT GALA
CO-CHAIRS
Gregory A. Adams
Lisa Field
Robyn Field and Anthony O’Carroll
Jonathan and Monique Kagan
Jay and Barbara Rasulo
Tonight’s benefit also helps raise vital funding for YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles), which provides students 6 to 18 years old with free musical instruction, instruments, and leadership training. These programs are building the next generation of musicians and music lovers.
It’s a thrill to have “The Greatest Showman” himself, Hugh Jackman, here to inaugurate the 2025 Bowl season. As his character P.T. Barnum says in that movie musical, “The noblest art is that of making others happy.” We couldn’t agree more! Thank you again for joining us tonight. We hope you enjoy this incredible evening.
Warmly,
Kim Noltemy President & Chief Executive Officer
David C.
Bohnett
Presidential Chair Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
welcome from supervisor barger
I’m excited to welcome you to the Hollywood Bowl, one of the most historic and beloved venues in Los Angeles County. Whether this iconic facility is hosting a performance by the exceptional Los Angeles Philharmonic or a concert by a visiting world-class musician, the Hollywood Bowl is known for its commitment to excellence both on the stage and behind the scenes.
It’s particularly special to me that the Hollywood Bowl finds its home in Los Angeles County’s Fifth District among the communities I have the privilege to represent. With such a rich and storied history, and as host to some of the biggest names in music today, the Bowl is one of the landmarks that make our district unique.
Whether you’re visiting from down the street, across the county, or around the world, I hope you enjoy your time at this remarkable venue. I still hold near and dear the many fond and fun memories I’ve made at the Hollywood Bowl throughout my life. I know your experience here will be just as memorable, whether it’s your first show or you’re a regular visitor.
Throughout the season, I encourage you to take advantage of all the incredible opportunities available to you. To hop on the convenient and affordable Park & Ride buses and Bowl Shuttles accessible from all over the county, look at the delicious food options, get a sneak peek at your seats, and find everything else you need to know, head to hollywoodbowl.com/visit so you can make the most of your evening.
You can stay in touch with me at kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov or on social media for the latest community updates and resources. I look forward to connecting with you and hope to see you at a Hollywood Bowl concert soon!
Best wishes,
Supervisor Kathryn Barger Chair, Board of Supervisors Fifth District, Los Angeles County
county of los angeles department of parks and recreation
I am thrilled you are spending an evening visiting the Hollywood Bowl—one of the best outdoor venues in the US. The Hollywood Bowl is a legendary performance space, public park, and picnic ground, owned by the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks) and operated by the world-class LA Phil. The Bowl’s summer lineup of diverse music genres is a bucket list for Los Angeles County residents and visitors.
The County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, LA County Parks, and the LA Phil are committed to ensuring that all Angelenos can enjoy this remarkable venue through initiatives that expand access. We will:
A Message from Director Norma Edith García-González
• Continue the Hollywood Bowl Access Program, a partnership of LA County Parks and the LA Phil, to bring teens and seniors to enjoy summer concerts.
• Expand $1 ticket access for the public and expand the concerts offered.
• Serve as a good steward of sustainability and our environment by continuing to grow public ridership for the Hollywood Bowl’s shuttle and the Park & Ride programs. We have exceeded our 30% transportation goal and are not stopping there.
We invite you to experience the Hollywood Bowl all year long. Visitors can take a leisurely picnic at Highland Camrose Park at the base of the Bowl, visit the on-site museum, take view-worthy strolls on the grounds, and exercise on the hundreds of hillside steps. I warmly welcome and invite you to enjoy your Hollywood Bowl!
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LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHAIR
Jason Subotky*
PRESIDENT & CEO
David C. Bohnett Presidential Chair
Kim Noltemy
VICE CHAIRS
Thomas L. Beckmen*
Reveta Bowers*
Jane B. Eisner*
David Meline*
Diane Paul*
Jay Rasulo*
DIRECTORS
Nancy L. Abell
Gregory A. Adams
Julie Andrews
Camilo Esteban Becdach
Linda Brittan
Jennifer Broder
Kawanna Brown
Andrea Chao-Kharma*
R. Martin Chavez
Christian D. Chivaroli
Jonathan L. Congdon
Donald P. de Brier*
Louise D. Edgerton
Lisa Field
David A. Ford
Alfred Fraijo Jr.
Hilary Garland
Jennifer Miller Goff*
Tamara Golihew
David Greenbaum
Carol Colburn Grigor
Marian L. Hall
Antonia Hernández*
Jonathan Kagan*
Darioush Khaledi
Winnie Kho
Joey Lee
Matt McIntyre
Margaret Morgan
Leith O’Leary
Andy S. Park
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Geoff Rich*
Laura Rosenwald
Richard Schirtzer
John Sinnema
G. Gabrielle Starr
Jay Stein*
Christian Stracke*
Ronald D. Sugar*
Vikki Sung
Jack Suzar
Sue Tsao
Jon Vein
Megan Watanabe
Regina Weingarten
Jenny Williams
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Irwin Winkler
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Frank Gehry
Lenore S. Greenberg
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Thomas L. Beckmen
Jay Rasulo
Diane B. Paul
David C. Bohnett
Jerrold L. Eberhardt
John F. Hotchkis†
Francois Mobasser † In Memoriam
Debra Wong Yang
* Executive Committee Member as of February 2025
** From the opening of Walt Disney Concert Hall on October 24, 2003, to present
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Hugh Jackman is a multitalented actor, producer, and philanthropist. He is best known for his long-running role as Wolverine in the X-Men film series, as well as for his lead roles in the romantic-comedy fantasy Kate & Leopold, the action-horror film Van Helsing, the dramas The Prestige and The Fountain, the epic historical-romantic drama Australia, the film version of Les Misérables, and the thriller Prisoners. His work in Les Misérables earned him his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor and his first Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, in 2013. On Broadway, Jackman won a Tony
Award for his role in The Boy from Oz. A four-time host of the Tony Awards, he won an Emmy Award for one of these appearances. Jackman also hosted the 81st Academy Awards ceremony in 2009. His most recent appearance on Broadway was as Harold Hill in the revival of The Music Man. Jackman then co-starred in Marvel Studios’ 2024 blockbuster movie Deadpool & Wolverine. His upcoming films, scheduled to be released, are 3 Bags Full and Song Sung Blue. At present Jackman is in residency at Radio City Music Hall with a new live show titled From New York, With Love. He has also wrapped production on a feature film titled The Death of Robin Hood
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Thomas Wilkins is Principal Conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. He has held a titled position at the Hollywood Bowl since 2008, when he was named Principal Guest Conductor; in the spring of 2014, he became Principal Conductor.
In addition, he is the Boston Symphony’s Artistic Partner for Education and Community Engagement and Germeshausen Youth and Family Concerts Conductor; Indiana University’s Henry A. Upper Chair of Orchestral Conducting, a position established by the late Barbara and David Jacobs; and Principal Guest Conductor of the Virginia Symphony. At the close of the 2020/21 season, he ended his long and successful tenure as Music Director of the Omaha Symphony. Other past positions include resident conductor of the Detroit Symphony and The Florida Orchestra (Tampa Bay) and associate conductor of the Richmond (VA) Symphony. He also has served on the music faculties of North Park University (Chicago), the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga, and Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond.
Devoted to promoting a lifelong enthusiasm for music, Wilkins brings energy and commitment to audiences of all ages. He is hailed as a master at communicating and connecting with audiences. Following his highly successful first season with the Boston Symphony, The Boston Globe named him among the “Best People and Ideas of 2011.” In 2014, Wilkins received the prestigious Outstanding Artist award at the Nebraska
Governor’s Arts Awards for his significant contribution to music in the state, and in March 2018, the Longy School of Music at Bard College honored him with the Leonard Bernstein Lifetime Achievement Award for the Elevation of Music in Society. In 2019, the Virginia Symphony bestowed Wilkins with its annual Dreamer Award. In 2022, the Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards presented him with its Lifetime Achievement Award for Music, the Boston Conservatory awarded him an honorary Doctorate of Arts, and he was the recipient of the League of American Orchestras’ Gold Baton Award.
During his conducting career, Wilkins has led orchestras throughout the United States, including the New York and Los Angeles philharmonic orchestras; the Philadelphia and Cleveland orchestras; the symphony orchestras of Chicago, Boston, Cincinnati, and Detroit; and the National Symphony.
A native of Norfolk, VA, Thomas Wilkins is a graduate of the Shenandoah Conservatory and the New England Conservatory. He and his wife, Sheri-Lee, are the proud parents of twin daughters, Erica and Nicole.
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The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra is composed of approximately 65 regular players, an international mix of classically trained musicians who are among the best studio musicians in Los Angeles. Many spend their days on Hollywood’s scoring stages. It might be surprising to learn that there is no overlap between the musicians of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and those of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra—another indicator that LA has a tremendous pool of musical talent.
Musicians have been performing at the Hollywood Bowl since its opening in 1922. “Bowl Orchestra” was used as early as 1925, and “Hollywood Bowl Orchestra” appeared on live recordings made in 1928. Leopold Stokowski was Music Director of the Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra from 1945 to 1946. During that time, the orchestra recorded a number of classical works. In the 1950s and 1960s, Capitol Records issued an extensive series of recordings of the Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra with a number of different conductors, including Carmen Dragon, Felix Slatkin, Alfred Newman, and Miklós Rózsa, with album titles such as Rhapsody Under the Stars Chopin by Starlight Fiesta!, and Marche!
From the 1950s on, there was no official Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, until it reappeared in 1991, under the auspices of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, as a completely new ensemble under the direction of Principal Conductor John Mauceri. After retiring from the orchestra in 2006, Mauceri was awarded the lifelong title of Founding Director of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.
In 2008, Thomas Wilkins began an appointment as Principal Guest Conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. In June 2014, he became the orchestra’s Principal Conductor, in which position he continues to lead the ensemble each summer in a wide range of concerts at the fabled outdoor venue.
From Mozart to Motown, the repertoire of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra is as diverse as Hollywood itself. In a single season, the orchestra may perform everything from Broadway favorites to film music, pop music to jazz, and classical music to world premieres by living composers. In essence, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra does it all.
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Thomas Wilkins Principal Conductor
John Mauceri Founding Director
FIRST VIOLINS
Kathryn Eberle Concertmaster
Marisa Sorajja Principal
Grace Oh
Associate Principal
Chloe Szu-Yun Chiu
Christine Frank
Radu Pieptea
Adrianne Pope
Yutong Sharp
Shelly Shi
Mari Tsumura
SECOND VIOLINS
Kathleen Sloan Principal
Cheryl Norman Brick
Associate Principal
Pam Gates
Natalie Leggett
Carolyn Osborn
Robert Schumitzky
Olivia Tsui
Vivian Wolf
VIOLAS
Erik Rynearson Principal
Jonah Sirota
Associate Principal
Carrie Holzman-Little
Carole Kleister-Castillo
Stefan L. Smith
Phillip Triggs Hyeree Yu
CELLOS
Dennis Karmazyn Principal
Armen Ksajikian
Associate Principal
Giovanna Moraga Clayton
Trevor Handy
Julie Jung
Erin Breene Schumitzky
BASSES
Andrew Chilcote Principal
Denise Briesé
Associate Principal
Paul Macres
Barry Newton
FLUTES
Heather Clark Principal
Lawrence Kaplan Piccolo [position vacant]
OBOES
Lelie Resnick Principal
Noah Breneman
English Horn
Catherine Del Russo
CLARINETS
[position vacant] Principal
Bass Clarinet [position vacant]
BASSOONS
Elliott Moreau Principal
Contrabassoon Allen Savedoff
HORNS
Dylan Hart Principal
Allen Fogle Associate Principal
TRUMPETS
Robert Schaer Principal
Robert Frear TROMBONES
William Booth Principal
Alexander Iles
The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra string section utilizes revolving seating on a systematic basis. Players listed alphabetically change seats periodically.
Bass Trombone
Todd Eames
TUBA
Jim Self Principal
TIMPANI
Tyler Stell Principal
DRUMS
Brian Miller Principal
PERCUSSION
Wade Culbreath Principal
Gregory Goodall HARP
Cristina Montes Mateo Principal
KEYBOARDS
Alan Steinberger Principal
SAXOPHONE [position vacant]
ASSOCIATE CONDUCTOR
Scott Dunn
LIBRARIAN
Stephen Biagini
Through YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles), inspired by Gustavo Dudamel’s own training as a young musician, the LA Phil and its community partners provide free instruments, intensive music training, and academic support to over 1,700 young musicians—aged 6 to 18—locally and nationally, empowering them to become vital citizens, leaders, and agents of change. Eighteen years ago, the LA Phil and its community partners launched YOLA with 80 students at the EXPO Center in South LA. Today, in partnership with Heart of Los Angeles and Camino Nuevo Charter Academy, our program hubs serve students and families in the Rampart District, Westlake/MacArthur Park, East LA, and Inglewood. YOLA engages musicians from more
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than 200 schools in culturally vibrant and ethnically diverse communities across LA County. Music study is complemented by leadership development opportunities, workshops, and performances. YOLA’s young musicians have performed on great stages, from the LA Phil’s iconic venues—the Hollywood Bowl and Walt Disney Concert Hall—to national and international television broadcasts, and alongside the greatest artists. On October 15, 2021, the Los Angeles Philharmonic opened the Judith and Thomas L. Beckmen YOLA Center at Inglewood, designed by Gehry Partners, LLC, the first permanent, purposebuilt facility for YOLA. For more information, please visit laphil.com/yola .
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For the young musicians of YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles), performing at the Hollywood Bowl isn’t just another concert. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime moment. One musician called it “a dream come true.” Since 2012, YOLA students have had the opportunity to share the stage with world-renowned artists at one of the biggest and most highly anticipated concerts of the summer, Hollywood Bowl Opening Night.
This annual celebration not only kicks off the season in style—with incredible performances and a glamorous VIP pre-concert party—but also raises funds to support the Los Angeles Philharmonic and its Learning and community programs, including YOLA.
Over the last 13 years, the talented and enthusiastic musicians of YOLA have been a part of these unforgettable celebrations. In the weeks leading up to the gala concert, 10 to 20 YOLA musicians are selected by audition to participate in intensive rehearsals leading up to their big moment.
Looking back on their Opening Night memories, five YOLA alumni reflect on the joy, pride, and inspiration they carry with them.
Hera Molina, violin
Class of 2018
Opening Night with Diana Ross (2018)
My most memorable moments were hanging out backstage and getting to see the crowd and stage from a new perspective. I remember the first time I stepped onto the stage for a concert, everyone seemed so small. At one point, the lights from the stage were so bright that the crowd just became one with the night.
I was so happy to see how many people came to see the LA Phil and that I was a part of their concert experience. Looking back, I realized how exciting it was for a teenager to play with the LA Phil. I realize that it’s one of those “time and place,” universedefining moments.
Karen Hernandez, oboe
Class of 2019
Opening Night with John Legend (2019)
My first-ever Opening Night performance was right after I graduated high school. Sharing this experience with big-name artists, orchestral professionals, a sold-out crowd, and my friends at one of the most iconic venues felt incredibly surreal. [It was] a dream come true. I remember the excitement and adrenaline rush on performance day, walking on the stage and hearing loud cheers—my parents also being in the audience! I felt proud, ecstatic, and honored to have had the opportunity, which only affirmed my passion for a music career.
From my very first oboe class to this day, the program continues to provide accessibility and numerous performance opportunities for its students and alums. As someone [who started] with no musical background, I did not think I could ever come close to the experiences this program has provided and led me to. I have grown exponentially as a performer and no longer limit myself to where I can go and how far I can succeed.
Sergio Paez, violin
Class of 2021
Opening Night with Diana Ross; Gwen Stefani (2022)
In 2022, I was fortunate enough to have been selected to perform in an ensemble of YOLA alumni for Opening Night with Gwen Stefani and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. As alumni, preparing for the concert was a bit less extensive, as many of us in the ensemble had careers in performance and/or performed frequently. However, I was still super-excited and a bit nervous for our first rehearsal with the orchestra and with Gwen. We performed the last song of the night, “Hollaback Girl,” with the UCLA and USC marching bands!
I had not yet realized that this would be my first time onstage during a firework finale, so I was a bit confused when I heard the crowd cheer a bit louder than normal. It wasn’t until I smelled the smoke and lost sight of the crowd that I was able to process what was happening! To this day, I can still remember the feeling of accomplishment and pride, standing in front of a crowd of 17,000 people.
Yuriko Imada Terriquez, violin
Class of 2020
Opening Night with John Legend; Gwen Stefani
My very first performance [at the Bowl] will always hold a special place in my heart. My family and I were overwhelmed with emotion— we never imagined something like this could be possible. I remember coming home from school and practicing late into the night, using a makeshift mute to keep things quiet. I can still recall walking onstage and telling myself not to look at the crowd because I was so nervous. I just tried to focus on the music. When it was over, I felt like crying—I couldn’t believe I had just performed at the Hollywood Bowl. Even now, it feels surreal to say I’ve performed there.
Being a part of these moments has shaped me not just as a musician, but as a person. I carry the memory of that first night with me always—as a reminder of how far I’ve come and what’s possible when passion and perseverance come together— [even if it means] playing until 1am. That concert meant everything to me, especially knowing it would be the first time many of my family members would experience the magic of the Bowl.
Pablo Fernandez, violin
Class of 2023
Opening Night with John Legend; Janet Jackson (2023)
It’s an incredible feeling being onstage at the Bowl. Seeing the lights spread out across the audience is surreal. It’s really cool having strangers tell you they saw you on the big screens after the concert. It felt rewarding and made the work worth it. Sharing the stage with the professionals of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and Maestro Thomas Wilkins was such an honor.
Photo credits: Top right: John McCoy for The Music Center. Left image: Esperanza Spalding; photo by Ray Otabe. Middle right image: Boston Ballet in Mikko Nissinen’s Swan Lake; photo by Rosalie O’Connor; courtesy of Boston Ballet. All other images by Will Yang for The Music Center.
In the aftermath of the January wildfires that devastated parts of Altadena, Pacific Palisades, Topanga, and Malibu, the Los Angeles Philharmonic presented WE LA, a free community concert for first responders as well as families and individuals directly impacted by the crisis.
On April 1, Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel led the orchestra in a genre-spanning program featuring collaborations with global pop star Christina Aguilera, jazz pianist Gerald Clayton, the Los Angeles Master Chorale, Palisades Charter High School Band, and surprise guest cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
This night was a reminder of what it means to belong to a city that refuses to break. “Your courage and commitment inspire us,” Dudamel said. “Together we will rebuild our city, stronger than ever.”
Christina Aguilera performs her song “Beautiful” with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Los Angeles Master Chorale.
A concertgoer enjoys “The Star-Spangled Banner,” performed by the Palisades Charter High School Band.
Kim Noltemy, President & CEO of the LA Phil, addresses the audience, saying, “You are all our heroes.”
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All proceeds from our limited-edition WE LA merchandise were donated to wildfire relief efforts via the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation and California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund.
To learn more about how the LA Phil is supporting recovery efforts and affected communities, please visit laphil.com/wildfires
WE LA was generously supported by Anne Akiko Meyers and Jason Subotky; Terri and Jerry Kohl; Gregory Annenberg Weingarten, GRoW @ Annenberg; and Barbara and Jay Rasulo.
County Supervisors Kathryn Barger and
Horvath thank first responders for their bravery. “We celebrate [you] with the power of creativity, the arts,
music,” Horvath said.
Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic perform “Bridge Over Troubled Water” with the Los Angeles Master Chorale. Two young concertgoers enjoy the uplifting musical night.
Gerald Clayton, the six-time Grammy-nominated pianist raised in Altadena, performed Gershwin’s Variations
n “I Got Rhythm” with the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
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As of May 14, 2025
Arthur E. Levine and Lauren B. Leichtman
MATT Construction Corporation
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M. David and Diane Paul
Nancy and Glenn Pittson
Debbie and Rick Powell
Bill Silva
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Rose and Mark Sturza
Jack Suzar and Linda May
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POOL CIRCLE PATRONS
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Nancy and Donald de Brier
East West Bank
Paul and Patti Eisenberg
Leslie and Cliff Gilbert-Lurie
Sarah H. Ketterer
Diann Kim
Terri and Jerry Kohl
Live Nation-Hewitt Silva Concerts
Ellen Pansky
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POOLSIDE PATRONS
Anonymous
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Mara and Joseph Carieri
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Chevron Products Company
Chien Family
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Louise and Brad Edgerton
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Mr. and Mrs.
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Marty and Cari Kavinoky
Delores M. Komar and Susan M. Wolford
Arthur Levine and Lauren B. Leichtman
Sandy and Barry D. Pressman
Thomas Safran
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Terry and Karey Spidell
Rose and Mark Sturza
Linda May and Jack Suzar
Kenneth Weiss and Cathy Siegel-Weiss
Mr. and Mrs. Steven White
PATRONS CONTINUED
PREMIER PATRONS
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Kay and Joe Baumbach
Dr. William Benbassat
Ms. Deborah Booth
Ken Bunt
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Dr. Carey Cullinane
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Lauren Shuler Donner
Alfred Fraijo Jr. and Arturo Becerra
Kimberly Friedman
Dr. and Mrs.
Steven Goldberg
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Walter and Donna Helm
Paul James
Linda and Donald Kaplan
Mr. and Mrs.
Keith Landenberger
Rick Lax
Joey Lee
Mr. and Mrs.
Andrew W. Marlowe
MATT Construction Corporation
As of May 15, 2025
Edward and Deena Nahmias
Carrie Nery
Sabraj Nijjar
Frank O’Dea
Dennis C. Poulsen and Cindy Costello
Debbie and Rick Powell
Kirk and Cathy Reynolds
Koni and Geoff Rich
The Ruby Family
Christine Russell-Douglas
Dr. Jessica Saintfort
Pamela J. Smith
Joseph and Suzanne Sposato
Rose and Mark Sturza
Ronald and Valerie Sugar
Vikki Sung and Frank Hu
Arnold Urquidez and Martha Shen-Urquidez
Valerie Vanaman
Olga Vidueira
Jenny Williams
Renae Williams Niles
GARDEN PATRONS
Nancy and Leslie Abell
Patricia Boeckmann
Michael Chait
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Michael Corben and Linda Covette
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Nancy A. Cypert Rosette Delug
Alexis Descre
Ray Duncan and Lauren Crosby
Kathryn Green
Mary Jane Heppe
TERRACE PATRONS
Carrie Brillstein
Dwight Buchanan
Lisa Calderon
CONTRIBUTION
Russell Cinque, Jr.
Mr. Bruce Heymont
Rachel Hollis
Helen His
Isaia
Sharon and Alan Jones
Robert Kane
Milli M. Martinez and Don Wilson
Robert Nankin
Jessica Peterson
Jay and Deanie Stein
Richard Stein
Vhernier of Beverly Hills
Dan Woods
Doug and Minda Johnstone
Susan Erburu Reardon and George D. Reardon
SPECIAL THANKS
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Proceeds from the gala event and concert ticket sales benefit the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association and its acclaimed Learning and community programs. A portion of your concert ticket is tax-deductible.
The Hollywood Bowl Opening Night concert is created and produced by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association.
Kim Noltemy
PRESIDENT & CEO
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FINANCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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Yuri Park
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Sergio Menendez
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Angela Morrell
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Marius Olteanu
IT SUPPORT ENG I, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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Jacob Cooper
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RETAIL MANAGER, MERCHANDISING
Rosa Ochoa
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Jonathan Thomas
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Rachael Zambias
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ORCHESTRA, OPERATIONS, A ND PRODUCTION
Daniel Song
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Laura Connelly
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Gina Leoni
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Hollywood Bowl
Steve Arredondo
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Dreima Flores
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Sienna Garcia
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Emilia House
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Norm Kinard
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Mark Ladd
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Megan Ly-Lim
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Tom Waldron
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Joel Argueta
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Edwin Bonilla
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Oswaldo Camarena
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Janelle Cuevas
LOT MANAGER
Janette Cuevas
LOT MANAGER
Michael Forrest
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Pierre Gamble
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Tamir Gilboa
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Lucy King
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Gabriel Maceo
HOUSE MANAGER
Ruben Reyes
ASSOCIATE HOUSE MANAGER
Thao Tran
LOT MANAGER
Frank Varela
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Fred Vogler
SOUND DESIGNER
Orchestra Management
Lila Atchison
MANAGER, ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL
Shana Bey
DIRECTOR, ORCHESTRA MANAGEMENT
Maren Slaughter
MANAGER, ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL
Production
Alex Grossman
SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER
Tina Kane
SCHEDULING MANAGER
Taylor Lockwood
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Kimberly Mitchell
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Cameron Pieratt
ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Christopher Slaughter
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Jon Thompson
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Michael Vitale
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Kelvin Vu
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Bill Williams
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Sarita Eldridge
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PHILANTHROPY
Mitch Bassion
CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER
Sara Kim
VICE PRESIDENT, PHILANTHROPY
Annalise Aguirre
MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER
Robert Albini
DIRECTOR OF MAJOR GIFTS
Joshua Alvarenga
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, MAJOR GIFTS
Jennifer Berger
BOARD LIAISON
The Philharmonic Box Office and Audience Services Center are staffed by members of IATSE Local 857, Treasurers and Ticket Sellers.
Taylor Burrows
MANAGER, GIFT PLANNING
Scott Busiel
DIRECTOR, STEWARDSHIP
Abigail Butts
SENIOR GIFT PLANNING OFFICER
Michelle Carrasquillo
DATABASE MANAGER
Julia Cole
DIRECTOR, INSTITUTIONAL GIVING
Joel Fernandez
SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST
Elan Fields
ASSISTANT MANAGER, PHILANTHROPY OPERATIONS
Fabian Fuertes
GIFT PLANNING OFFICER
Genevieve Goetz
DIRECTOR, GIFT PLANNING
Freyja Glover
MANAGER, ANNUAL GIVING
Angelina Grego
MANAGER, AFFILIATES & VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT
Gerry Heise
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Julian Kehs
MANAGER, INSTITUTIONAL GIVING
Shannon Larner
DIRECTOR, ANNUAL GIVING
Emily Lair
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Christina Magaña
MANAGER, DONOR RELATIONS
Allison Mitchell
DIRECTOR OF BOARD RELATIONS
Gisela Morales
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Michelle Mountain
DIRECTOR, SPECIAL EVENTS
Ryan Murphy
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Sophie Nelson
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Andrea Perez-Rulfo
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, ANNUAL GIVING
Claire Pomeroy
DONOR RELATIONS ASSOCIATE
Sofia Rosenberg
SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR
Carina Sanchez
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, RESEARCH
Marie Santana
ASSISTANT MANAGER, SPECIAL EVENTS
Dustin Seo
ANNUAL GIVING OFFICER
Rochelle Siegrist
SENIOR COORDINATOR, ANNUAL GIVING
Peter Szumlas
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, PHILANTHROPY OPERATIONS
Tyler Teich
SENIOR GIFT AND DATA SPECIALIST
Derek Traub
MANAGER, PHILANTHROPY COMMUNICATIONS
Morgan Walton
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, AFFILIATES & VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT
PROGRAMMING
Meghan Umber
CHIEF PROGRAMMING OFFICER
Johanna Rees
VICE PRESIDENT, PRESENTATIONS
Alan J. Benson
DIRECTOR, PROGRAMMING
Courtney Bowling
PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR
Linda Diaz
ARTIST LIAISON
Kristen Flock-Ritchie
ARTISTIC ADMINISTRATOR
Brian Grohl
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, PROGRAMMING
Ljiljana Grubisic
ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM DIRECTOR
Rafael Marino
PROGRAM MANAGER
Mark McNeill
CREATIVE PRODUCER
Ray Melencio
PROGRAM MANAGER
Stephanie Yoon
MANAGER, ARTIST SERVICES
Julia Ward
SENIOR DIRECTOR, PROGRAMMING
Rebeca Zepeda
ASSISTANT TO THE MUSIC AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Media Initiatives
Jessica Farber
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, MEDIA INITIATIVES
Raymond Horwitz
PROJECT MANAGER, MEDIA INITIATIVES
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AND ENGAGEMENT
Summer Bjork
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
Elsje Kibler-Vermaas
HEAD, LEARNING STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Kevin Ma
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Community and Government Engagement
Cynthia Fuentes
VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT ENGAGEMENT
Learning Camille
Delaney-McNeil
VICE PRESIDENT, LEARNING
Jermaine Banks
ASSOCIATE OPERATIONS DIRECTOR, YOLA DuMarkus Davis
PROGRAM MANAGER, YOLA AT TORRES
Lorenzo Johnson
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS, YOLA
Mariam Kaddoura
MANAGER, LEARNING
Sarah Little
DIRECTOR, LEARNING
Diana Melgar
MANAGER, STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND COLLEGE ACCESS, YOLA
Karla Melgar
SENIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR, YOLA AT TORRES
Michael Salas
MANAGER, YOLA NATIONAL
Gaudy Sanchez
YOLA ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Julie West
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Miles Williams
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Broadway Legends: From Gershwin to Sondheim
JUNE 2 1 , 202 5
Michael Feinstein, conductor
Liz Callaway & Joshua Henry, soloists
Moonlight Melodies: An Evening with the Crooners
JULY 12, 202 5
Michael Feinstein, conductor & soloist
James Gish & Maude Maggart, soloists
Queens of Soul
JULY 2 6 , 202 5
Larry Blank, conductor
Shayna Steele, Kelly LaVesque & Cherise Coaches, guest artists
The Music of Bond. James Bond.
AUGUST 9, 202 5
Michael Feinstein, conductor
Jimmie Herrod & Storm Large, soloists
Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to The Beatles
AUGUST 23, 2025
Larry Blank, conductor
Classical Mystery Tour, guest artists Feinstein’s Favorites
SEPTEMBER 6 , 202 5
Michael Feinstein, soloist
Christine Ebersol, special guest
Larry Blank, conductor
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