Cate Blanchett’s Newest Role: Gender-Swapped Narrator in Beethoven’s ‘Egmont’ for L.A. Phil

Described as a “bold reimagining,” the production casts Blanchett as Egmont, a role traditionally filled by a male narrator. Credit for the new take goes to ‘Slave Play’ breakout Jeremy O. Harris.

The Hollywood Reporter

Free ‘We Love L.A.’ Concert At Hollywood Bowl, A “Thank You” To First Responders, Will Feature Music Of John Williams
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https://deadline.com/2025/03/hollywood-bowl-free-concert-first-responders-1236323847/

Free ‘We Love L.A.’ Concert At Hollywood Bowl, A “Thank You” To First Responders, Will Feature Music Of John Williams

The L.A. Philharmonic announced programming details today for "We Love LA," an April 1 free concert meant to thank those who fought January's wildfires.

Deadline

LA Phil Announces ’25-’26 Disney Hall Schedule: Dudamel’s 14-Program Final Season, Plus Concerts From Itzhak Perlman, Patti Smith, Ledisi, Nicole Scherzinger and More
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https://variety.com/2025/music/news/disney-hall-season-la-phil-announces-dudamel-concerts-1236330557/

LA Phil Sets '25-'26 Disney Hall Dates, Including Dudamel's Last Season

The LA Phil announced the full 2025-26 season for Walt Disney Hall, including the final season there for Dudamel with the Phil and many other shows.

Variety

Laufey With the LA Phil Concert Review: A Star Is Born… Who Sounds Like She Was Born a Hundred Years Ago
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https://variety.com/2023/music/concert-reviews/laufey-ford-la-philharmonic-concert-review-1235727515/

Laufey Bridges Generational Sounds With LA Phil: Concert Review

Attentive music fans have had some time now to become familiar with who and what the singer Laufey is: a young Icelandic-Asian-American woman whose traditional balladry often recalls the pre-rock e…

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