Los Angeles audiences have a wealth of performing arts options this spring, ranging from classical music and opera to theater and television. A particularly noteworthy event is Gustavo Dudamel’s first performance of Beethoven’s “Missa Solemnis” with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, running February 26 through March 1 at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
A Diverse Cultural Landscape
Dudamel’s performance of Beethoven’s “Missa Solemnis” will be followed by Gabriella Ortiz’s “Revolución diamantina,” an LA Phil commission. Tickets for these performances range from $271 to $380. Likewise on stage is “HONOUR,” a novel theatrical production at the Ruskin Group Theatre at the airport, running through March 22, with tickets priced between $20 and $45.
Music fans also have the opportunity to see Brandi Carlile at the Kia Forum on February 27, with tickets ranging from $40 to $431, and Glass’s “Akhnaten” at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on February 28 and subsequent dates, with tickets from $84 to $415. The Hot Club of Los Angeles performs Mondays at the Cinema Bar, with no cover charge.
Further Options for Entertainment
Bill Frisell Trio will perform at Blue Note LA on March 4 and 5, with tickets priced at $38 and $55. Orianthi, a guitarist who has performed with Michael Jackson and Carlos Santana, will perform at Blue Note LA on February 26. Al Jardine and The Pet Sounds Band will perform the entire “The Beach Boys Love You” album at the United Theater on Broadway on February 27, with tickets costing $70 to $87.
Toledo Diamond has a decades-long Sunday night residency at Harvelle’s in Santa Monica, while television recommendations include “The Daily Show” and “Have I Got News For You.” The fourth season of “Dark Winds,” based on Tony Hillerman’s novels, began airing on AMC on February 23.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is performing at the Walt Disney Concert Hall between February 26 and March 1?
Gustavo Dudamel is conducting Beethoven’s “Missa Solemnis” and Gabriella Ortiz’s “Revolución diamantina” at Walt Disney Concert Hall between February 26 and March 1.
Where is the Ruskin Group Theatre located?
The Ruskin Group Theatre is located at the airport, just a couple doors down from its old location.
Who is Ladysmith Black Mambazo?
Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a South African a cappella group with 65 years of performance history, five Grammys, and was named South Africa’s cultural ambassadors by Nelson Mandela.
With so many options available, what will you choose to experience in the coming weeks?
