Aaron Copland Concerts & Programs

Program: John Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major for Violin and Viola, K. 364; Aaron Copland: Symphony No. 3 Performers: Los Angeles Philharmonic; Kwamé Ryan (conductor); Bing Wang (violin); Ben Ullery (viola) Hailed as a “dynamic conductor” by the Baltimore Sun , Kwamé Ryan makes his LA Phil debut on a night of effortless joy and excitement. Acting Concertmaster Bing Wang and Principal Viola Ben Ullery share the spotlight for Mozart’s enduring Sinfonia Concertante, a work that bursts with the delight of exploring new sounds and possibilities. The program begins with the thrills of John Adams’ Short Ride in a Fast Machine and ends with the mighty power and heroism of Copland’s Symphony No. 3. Composed during the final years of World War II, Copland’s symphony soars with victorious brass and shimmering strings, capturing the essence of 1940s Americana. In the words of Leonard Bernstein, this symphony is “an American monument, like the Washington Monument or the Lincoln Memorial.” Please Note: Due to a scheduling conflict, Yuja Wang regrets that she will not be able to appear as previously announced. Additional details about the updated program will be announced as soon as they are confirmed. For any questions about this change, email Audience Services at information@laphil.org .

Program: John Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major for Violin and Viola, K. 364; Aaron Copland: Symphony No. 3 Performers: Los Angeles Philharmonic; Kwamé Ryan (conductor); Bing Wang (violin); Ben Ullery (viola) Hailed as a “dynamic conductor” by the Baltimore Sun , Kwamé Ryan makes his LA Phil debut on a night of effortless joy and excitement. Acting Concertmaster Bing Wang and Principal Viola Ben Ullery share the spotlight for Mozart’s enduring Sinfonia Concertante, a work that bursts with the delight of exploring new sounds and possibilities. The program begins with the thrills of John Adams’ Short Ride in a Fast Machine and ends with the mighty power and heroism of Copland’s Symphony No. 3. Composed during the final years of World War II, Copland’s symphony soars with victorious brass and shimmering strings, capturing the essence of 1940s Americana. In the words of Leonard Bernstein, this symphony is “an American monument, like the Washington Monument or the Lincoln Memorial.” Please Note: Due to a scheduling conflict, Yuja Wang regrets that she will not be able to appear as previously announced. Additional details about the updated program will be announced as soon as they are confirmed. For any questions about this change, email Audience Services at information@laphil.org .

Program: John Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major for Violin and Viola, K. 364; Aaron Copland: Symphony No. 3 Performers: Los Angeles Philharmonic; Kwamé Ryan (conductor); Bing Wang (violin); Ben Ullery (viola) Hailed as a “dynamic conductor” by the Baltimore Sun , Kwamé Ryan makes his LA Phil debut on a night of effortless joy and excitement. Acting Concertmaster Bing Wang and Principal Viola Ben Ullery share the spotlight for Mozart’s enduring Sinfonia Concertante, a work that bursts with the delight of exploring new sounds and possibilities. The program begins with the thrills of John Adams’ Short Ride in a Fast Machine and ends with the mighty power and heroism of Copland’s Symphony No. 3. Composed during the final years of World War II, Copland’s symphony soars with victorious brass and shimmering strings, capturing the essence of 1940s Americana. In the words of Leonard Bernstein, this symphony is “an American monument, like the Washington Monument or the Lincoln Memorial.” Please Note: Due to a scheduling conflict, Yuja Wang regrets that she will not be able to appear as previously announced. Additional details about the updated program will be announced as soon as they are confirmed. For any questions about this change, email Audience Services at information@laphil.org .

Program: John Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major for Violin and Viola, K. 364; Aaron Copland: Symphony No. 3 Performers: Los Angeles Philharmonic; Kwamé Ryan (conductor); Bing Wang (violin); Ben Ullery (viola) Hailed as a “dynamic conductor” by the Baltimore Sun , Kwamé Ryan makes his LA Phil debut on a night of effortless joy and excitement. Acting Concertmaster Bing Wang and Principal Viola Ben Ullery share the spotlight for Mozart’s enduring Sinfonia Concertante, a work that bursts with the delight of exploring new sounds and possibilities. The program begins with the thrills of John Adams’ Short Ride in a Fast Machine and ends with the mighty power and heroism of Copland’s Symphony No. 3. Composed during the final years of World War II, Copland’s symphony soars with victorious brass and shimmering strings, capturing the essence of 1940s Americana. In the words of Leonard Bernstein, this symphony is “an American monument, like the Washington Monument or the Lincoln Memorial.” Please Note: Due to a scheduling conflict, Yuja Wang regrets that she will not be able to appear as previously announced. Additional details about the updated program will be announced as soon as they are confirmed. For any questions about this change, email Audience Services at information@laphil.org .

Program: John Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major for Violin and Viola, K. 364; Aaron Copland: Symphony No. 3 Performers: Los Angeles Philharmonic; Kwamé Ryan (conductor); Bing Wang (violin); Ben Ullery (viola) Hailed as a “dynamic conductor” by the Baltimore Sun , Kwamé Ryan makes his LA Phil debut on a night of effortless joy and excitement. Acting Concertmaster Bing Wang and Principal Viola Ben Ullery share the spotlight for Mozart’s enduring Sinfonia Concertante, a work that bursts with the delight of exploring new sounds and possibilities. The program begins with the thrills of John Adams’ Short Ride in a Fast Machine and ends with the mighty power and heroism of Copland’s Symphony No. 3. Composed during the final years of World War II, Copland’s symphony soars with victorious brass and shimmering strings, capturing the essence of 1940s Americana. In the words of Leonard Bernstein, this symphony is “an American monument, like the Washington Monument or the Lincoln Memorial.” Please Note: Due to a scheduling conflict, Yuja Wang regrets that she will not be able to appear as previously announced. Additional details about the updated program will be announced as soon as they are confirmed. For any questions about this change, email Audience Services at information@laphil.org .

Program: John Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major for Violin and Viola, K. 364; Aaron Copland: Symphony No. 3 Performers: Los Angeles Philharmonic; Kwamé Ryan (conductor); Bing Wang (violin); Ben Ullery (viola) Hailed as a “dynamic conductor” by the Baltimore Sun , Kwamé Ryan makes his LA Phil debut on a night of effortless joy and excitement. Acting Concertmaster Bing Wang and Principal Viola Ben Ullery share the spotlight for Mozart’s enduring Sinfonia Concertante, a work that bursts with the delight of exploring new sounds and possibilities. The program begins with the thrills of John Adams’ Short Ride in a Fast Machine and ends with the mighty power and heroism of Copland’s Symphony No. 3. Composed during the final years of World War II, Copland’s symphony soars with victorious brass and shimmering strings, capturing the essence of 1940s Americana. In the words of Leonard Bernstein, this symphony is “an American monument, like the Washington Monument or the Lincoln Memorial.” Please Note: Due to a scheduling conflict, Yuja Wang regrets that she will not be able to appear as previously announced. Additional details about the updated program will be announced as soon as they are confirmed. For any questions about this change, email Audience Services at information@laphil.org .

From ragtime to music for ballet and film, this program showcases American music in a wide range of styles from four of its greatest composers: William Bolcom, an American icon as prolific as Mozart; Amy Beach, who broke the gender barrier with works of genius; Bernard Herrmann, a New York… Performers: Anne-Marie McDermott (Piano); Francisco Fullana (Violin); Kristin Lee (Violin); Lun Li (Violin); Richard Lin (Violin); Paul Neubauer (Viola); Daniel Phillips (Viola); Dmitri Atapine (Cello); Nicholas Canellakis (Cello); Nina Bernat (Double Bass); Tara Helen O'Connor (Flute); David Shifrin (Clarinet); Marc Goldberg (Bassoon) Program: William Bolcom: Three Rags for String Quartet; Amy Beach: Quintet in F-sharp minor for Piano, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello, Op. 67; Bernard Herrmann: Psycho: A Narrative for String Ensemble; Aaron Copland: Appalachian Spring Suite for Ensemble