activities · 16
what they do
direct service · 16
- Annual Holiday and Public Music Events Community Live Music SeriesHosts annual public events including the Deck the Hall holiday celebration and other public music festivals at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
- Annual and Special Public Events Community Live Music SeriesHosts annual events such as the Deck the Hall holiday celebration and other public music festivals at Walt Disney Concert Hall, drawing broad community participation.
- Concert Ticket Sales and Subscription Programs Arts Ticket Access ProgramsOffers subscription packages of 3–9 curated concerts at a guaranteed lowest price starting at $34 per month, allows custom bundling of 3 or more concerts to save on fees, and sells individual tickets starting at $25 inclusive of all fees.
- Concert Ticket Sales and Subscription Programs Arts Ticket Access ProgramsOffers a range of ticketing options including individual concert tickets starting at $25, custom concert bundles of 3 or more events with fee savings, and subscription packages of 3–9 curated concerts starting at $34 per month.
- Concert Venue Retail Operations Onsite and Online Gift ShopsOperates the LA Phil Store, selling merchandise during intermissions and hosting artist signings after concerts.
- Concession and Merchandise Operations Onsite and Online Gift ShopsOperates the LA Phil Store, selling merchandise during intermissions and hosting artist signings after concerts.
- Curated Concert Series and Thematic Festivals Thematic Orchestral Concert SeriesProduces and presents thematic concert series and festivals such as the Rituals festival, Minimalist Icons, Body and Sound, Simply Beethoven, and the Wagner Ring cycle, often featuring commissioned works, guest artists, and interdisciplinary programming.
- Discounted and Membership Programs for Youth and Students Arts Ticket Access ProgramsProvides discounted tickets and exclusive benefits for young audiences through the Student Insider program (tickets $12–$25) and CODA, a free membership program offering discounted tickets and exclusive events for young music fans.
- Individual Concert Performances and Artist PresentationsPresents a wide range of performances by the Los Angeles Philharmonic and guest artists, including works by Beethoven, Schumann, Messiaen, Shostakovich, and Sibelius, featuring performers such as Herbie Hancock, Alisa Weilerstein, and Cate Blanchett.
- Individual Concert PresentationsPresents individual performances by renowned artists and ensembles, including Herbie Hancock, Alisa Weilerstein, and programs featuring works by Beethoven, Schumann, Messiaen, Shostakovich, and Sibelius, often with guest performers and special programming.
- Music Education and Audience Enrichment Programs Interactive Music Education for YouthOffers educational programming including Music 101, a music appreciation course for all knowledge levels; hands-on workshops for children before Symphonies for Youth concerts; and Insight Events featuring panel discussions, live podcasts, and print publications that contextualize performances and explore societal themes.
- Music Education and Audience Enrichment Programs Interactive Music Education for YouthProvides music appreciation courses (e.g., Music 101), hands-on workshops for children before Symphonies for Youth concerts, and Insight Events that include panel discussions, commissioned installations, print publications, and live podcast recordings to contextualize performances and explore societal themes.
- Pre- and Post-Concert Audience Engagement Events Concert Ticketing and Audience EngagementEnhances concert experiences with complimentary pre-concert drinks, Upbeat Live guided discussions, post-concert on-stage chats, informal gatherings with orchestra members, craft beer tastings on Casual Fridays, and early arrival perks such as complimentary wine for chamber concerts.
- Pre- and Post-Concert Audience Engagement Events Concert Ticketing and Audience EngagementOffers complimentary pre-concert drinks and wine, guided discussions through the Upbeat Live program, post-concert on-stage chats, informal gatherings with orchestra members, and craft beer tastings on Casual Fridays to enhance audience experience.
- Thematic Concert Series and Festival Programming Thematic Orchestral Concert SeriesProduces and presents thematic concert series and festivals such as the Rituals festival, Minimalist Icons, Body and Sound, Simply Beethoven, and the Wagner Ring cycle, often involving curated programming, guest artists, and interdisciplinary collaborations.
- Youth and Student Ticket Access Programs Arts Ticket Access ProgramsProvides discounted tickets priced between $12 and $25 for students through the Student Insider program and offers CODA, a free membership program for young music fans that includes discounted tickets and exclusive events.
strategies · 10
how they think
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- Artistic innovation and risk-taking artistic_innovationPositions artistic innovation and experimentation as central to orchestral performance, moving beyond preservation of tradition to embrace creative risk.
- Audience engagement through education and multidisciplinary experiences audience-engagement-through-educationEnhances audience understanding and deepens engagement by integrating pre-concert discussions, accessible music education, and multidisciplinary activities into festival and performance programming.
- Community-reflected and contextual programming community-reflected programmingPrograms music that reflects the diversity and dynamism of Los Angeles, using thematic and contextual frameworks to connect classical music with contemporary societal issues and local identity.
- Community-reflected and contextual programming community-reflected programmingPrograms music that reflects the diversity and dynamism of Los Angeles and uses thematic and contemporary framing to contextualize classical music, creating accessible entry points and fostering community connection.
- Cross-genre and interdisciplinary artistic collaboration cross-genre artistic collaborationFosters understanding of self and society by bringing together artists across genres and exploring connections between music and unexpected domains such as sensory experience.
- Cross-genre and interdisciplinary artistic collaboration cross-genre artistic collaborationBrings together artists across musical genres and explores connections between music and other disciplines—such as sensory experience and societal issues—to foster innovation, understanding, and artistic risk-taking.
- Curated subscription and flexible bundling for audience access curated subscription modelOffers curated subscription packages and flexible ticket bundling to reduce costs, provide premium seating, and increase audience choice, thereby improving access and retention.
- Curated subscription and flexible bundling models curated subscription modelOffers curated subscription packages and flexible ticket bundling to reduce financial barriers, increase audience choice, and improve access and retention for concert attendance.
- Education and multidisciplinary engagement to deepen understanding lifelong-music-educationUses pre-concert discussions, accessible music education, and integrated multidisciplinary activities during festivals to enhance audience understanding and engagement across all levels of classical music knowledge.
- Venue-based performance model venue-based_performance_modelRelies on Walt Disney Concert Hall as a primary venue to anchor its performance offerings and artistic identity.
named programs · 9
what they call their work
Body and Sound: Music in Five Senses
Exploration of how music interacts with and is shaped by sensory experiences beyond sound
California Festival: A Celebration of New Music
Collaborative festival showcasing new music from California-based composers and ensembles
Deck the Hall
Annual holiday season celebration featuring festive music and performances
Insight Events
Programming that contextualizes the LA Phil’s work through thought-provoking themes and provides new entry points into classical music
Minimalist Icons
Festival celebrating the minimalist music movement and its impact on American and global music
Pan-American Music Initiative
Program exploring musical connections across the Americas
Rituals
Season-long exploration of ritual as a defining human experience, led by Creative Director Esa-Pekka Salonen
Seoul Festival
Cultural festival highlighting music and artists from Seoul
Simply Beethoven
A complete cycle of Beethoven’s piano concertos accompanied by an exploration of the composer’s world
relationships · 7
who they work with
- Deaf West Theatre Partner — Collaborated on performances of Beethoven's "Fidelio"
- KUSC Partner — Collaborates with KUSC through its Music 101 program, taught by KUSC's Alan Chapman.
- Le Concert d’Astrée Partner — Performs Handel’s "Messiah" at Walt Disney Concert Hall in collaboration with the LA Phil.
- Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal Partner — Collaborates with the LA Phil for a performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
- Saint Heron Partner — Partnered on the Eldorado Ballroom event curated by Solange Knowles
- Walt Disney Concert Hall Government — Primary performance venue and campaign partner for the 2026/27 season.
- Walt Disney Concert Hall Government — Primary venue for LA Phil performances, housing the box office and hosting concerts.