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Join Classical KUSC at the Walt Disney Concert Hall this Season!

Join Classical KUSC at the Walt Disney Concert Hall this Season!

Join Classical KUSC and the LA Phil this season for NINE (9) great musical performances at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, one of the most acoustically sophisticated concert halls in the world!

01/19/2024
The Return of the LA Phil on SoCal Sunday Night!

The Return of the LA Phil on SoCal Sunday Night!

The LA Philharmonic's new season at Walt Disney Concert Hall features Gustavo Dudamel's 14th season as director, world premieres, and a focus on diversity.

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Don’t Miss “At Home with Esa-Pekka” | Tonight 6PM PT/9PM ET

Don’t Miss “At Home with Esa-Pekka” | Tonight 6PM PT/9PM ET

Join Esa-Pekka Salonen, renowned Finnish conductor, on KUSC for a one-hour program of his favorite music. Tune in Tuesday-Friday, 6-7 PM PT.

04/29/2020
Previewing the LA Phil’s Survey of the Weimar Republic

Previewing the LA Phil’s Survey of the Weimar Republic

The LA Philharmonic explores the Weimar Republic era with performances, art exhibits, and a film event featuring "Pandora’s Box". Esa Pekka-Salonen conducts.

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Introducing the New CEO of the LA Phil

Introducing the New CEO of the LA Phil

Chad Smith, former COO and longtime staffer of the LA Phil, has been appointed as the new CEO, following the sudden departure of Simon Woods.

10/02/2019
Preview the LA Phil’s Season Opener with Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet

Preview the LA Phil’s Season Opener with Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet

LA Phil's fall season opens with an all-American concert conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, featuring works by Barber, Previn, Copland, and Gershwin performed by Jean-Yves Thibaudet. Tune in live on KUSC, Oct 4th, 8PM.

10/01/2019
Yuval Sharon Directs “One of the Most Important American Operas Ever Written” with the LA Phil

Yuval Sharon Directs “One of the Most Important American Operas Ever Written” with the LA Phil

MacArthur grantee Yuval Sharon directs Meredith Monks' opera, Atlas, at Walt Disney Concert Hall on June 11, 12, and 14. The production caps Sharon's three-year residency with LA Phil.

06/17/2019

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