KUSC's Alan Chapman is joined by soprano Julia Bullock to discuss the program, which includes masterworks by Gershwin, Copland, Previn, and Barber. About This Performance: Dudamel launches our season with the beauty and bravura of masterworks by beloved American composers. Program: BARBER Knoxville: Summer of 1915 GERSHWIN Concerto in F Intermission PREVIN Can Spring be Far Behind? COPLAND Appalachian Spring Suite Artists: Los Angeles Philharmonic Gustavo Dudamel, conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano Julia Bullock, soprano FRI / OCT 3, 2019 - 8:00PM Upcoming concerts: www.laphil.com/calendar Upbeat Live schedule, details, and speaker bios: www.laphil.com/ubl

Dudamel Conducts Gershwin & Copland with Alan Chapman • FRI / OCT 3, LA Phil 2019/20

Redefining what an orchestra can be, the LA Phil is as vibrant as Los Angeles, one of the world's most open and dynamic cities. Led by Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel, this internationally renowned orchestra harnesses the transformative power of live music to build community, foster intellectual and artistic growth, and nurture the creative spirit.

The LA Phil takes audiences on sweeping musical journeys through electrifying performances, cutting-edge music education, and innovative community engagement programs at two iconic Los Angeles venues: Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl.