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Key thinkers and guest musicians share their expertise and offer historical and cultural context for an inspiring array of orchestral music, giving you a deeper understanding of the music. These talks reflect the programming of the Los Angeles Philharmonic (LA Phil) on stage at Walt Disney Concert Hall. New episodes are added after the first night’s concert. See the full Upbeat Live schedule at: laphil.com/ubl

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  • 23 episodes
  • Avg 38 min
  • English
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  • February 21 · 45 min

    Gustavo Conducts Beethoven: Missa Solemnis • LA Phil 2025/26

    Russell Steinberg delves into Gustavo Conducts Beethoven: Missa Solemnis. This talk was given at a performance of Gustavo Conducts Beethoven: Missa Solemnis at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: BEETHOVEN Missa Solemnis in D major, Op. 123 See this year’s Upbeat Live schedule at: laphil.com/ubl. Join us in person for our 2025/26 season! Get tickets: laphil.com/calendar.

  • February 13 · 43 min

    Dudamel Conducts Beethoven and Lorenz • LA Phil 2025/26

    Christian Campos reflects on Dudamel Conducts Beethoven and Lorenz with Ricardo Lorenz. This talk was given at a performance of Dudamel Conducts Beethoven and Lorenz at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: Ricardo LORENZ Humboldt’s Nature SCHUMANN Piano Concerto BEETHOVEN Egmont (complete incidental music) See this year’s Upbeat Live schedule at: laphil.com/ubl. Join us in person for our 2025/26 season! Get tickets: laphil.com/calendar.

  • February 9 · 39 min

    Thomas Ospital • LA Phil 2025/26

    Zach Neufeld guides Thomas Ospital with Thomas Ospital. This talk was given at a performance of Thomas Ospital at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: VIERNE Organ Symphony No. 3, Op. 28 SAINT-SAËNS Danse macabre, Op. 40 RAVEL Le tombeau de Couperin (orchestral suite) Thomas OSPITAL Improvisation See this year’s Upbeat Live schedule at: laphil.com/ubl. Join us in person for our 2025/26 season! Get tickets: laphil.com/calendar.

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