KUSC’s <a href="https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/artists/3026/brian-lauritzen">Brian Lauritzen</a> discusses how the Divine Comedy inspired Adès’ Dante.
This talk was given at the first performance of <a href="https://www.laphil.com/events/programs/657">Dudamel Leads Adès’ Dante</a> at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Pieces discussed:
<a href="https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/artists/218/thomas-ades">Thomas ADÈS</a> <a href="https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/pieces/4807/dante-us-premiere-commissioned-by-the-la-phil-and-the-royal-ballet-with-generous-support-from-the-lenore-s-and-bernard-a-greenberg-fund">Dante (U.S. premiere; commissioned by the LA Phil and The Royal Ballet, with generous support from the Lenore S. and Bernard A. Greenberg Fund)</a>
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Dudamel Conducts The Rite of Spring with Russell Steinberg • LA Phil 2021/22

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