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 The three-week intensive program invites choreographers to produce and put on their own ballets at the Irvine Barclay Theatre.

The directors keep expanding the festival’s programming in surprising and inventive ways.

The Venezuelan ensemble, set to appear in a series of concerts conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, had to pull out “due to travel complications.”

The composer’s innovative and collaborative style is highlighted during a concert at Thayer Hall, marking the one-year anniversary of her passing.

The 2025–2026 program is set to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday with performances of pieces by American composers.

The 29-year-old, returning to the LA Phil this month, says that connecting with an orchestra is all about being open to other perspectives.

The concert ranges from opera to the Butterfly Lovers’ Concerto to Stravinsky’s Firebird, reflecting the festival’s variety.

Mendelssohn’s first masterpiece and Haydn’s final work, his Harmoniemesse, make for a joyous opening night.

The ensemble is hosting its inaugural Santa Monica Music Festival this weekend, with four world premieres planned.

As in years past, anyone can stream the world’s oldest and largest music festival for free at home.