Composer and USC educator <a href="https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/artists/2913/veronika-krausas">Veronika Krausas</a> is joined by pianist <a href="https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/artists/4164/javier-perianes">Javier Perianes</a> to discuss the music of Shostakovich and Saint-Saëns.
This talk was given at the first performance of <a href="https://www.laphil.com/events/performances/1804/2022-11-25/shostakovich-and-saint-saens?force">Shostakovich and Saint-Saëns</a> at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Pieces discussed:
<a href="https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/artists/4632/camille-saint-saens">SAINT-SAËNS</a><a href="https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/pieces/5118/piano-concerto-no-5-the-egyptian"> Piano Concerto No. 5, “The Egyptian”</a>
<a href="https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/artists/4837/dmitri-shostakovich">SHOSTAKOVICH</a><a href="https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/pieces/4020/symphony-no-5-in-d-minor-op-47"> Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47</a>
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The Nutcracker with Dudamel: Tchaikovsky & Ellington with Marc Bolin • LA Phil 2022/23

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