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Diaspora Arts Connection’s annual concert features performances in defiance of restrictions on women singing in the Middle East.

Leonard Slatkin conducted music by Jeff Beal, with soloist Kelly Hall-Tomkins in support of multiple sclerosis patients and families.

The LA Phil announced Salonen’s new position and a partnership with the Philharmonie de Paris.

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The 35-year-old maestra will make her LA Philharmonic debut at the Hollywood Bowl on August 26 in an all-Beethoven program.

The Aug. 14 program at the Hollywood Bowl brought masterful performances of works by Russian and Russophile composers.

Gustavo Dudamel and Cho drew a capacity crowd for a concert connecting two musical giants.

As chairwoman of the Annenberg Foundation, Wallis supported civics, culture, and conservation, especially in Los Angeles.

Leonard Slatkin conducted a program including his son Daniel’s Voyager 130 and Gustav Holst’s The Planets.

Principal dancer Christine Shevchenko prepares to perform the titular role in Giselle from July 24–27.