Brian Lauritzen explores Elgar’s Enigma with Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Edmund Finnis.This talk was given at a performance of <a href="https://www.laphil.com/events/performances/3693/2025-11-21/elgars-enigma">Elgar’s Enigma</a> at Walt Disney Concert Hall.Pieces discussed:<a href="https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/artists/2892/erich-wolfgang-korngold">KORNGOLD</a> <a href="https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/pieces/7445/theme-and-variations-op-42">Theme and Variations, Op. 42</a>Edmund FINNIS <a href="https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/pieces/7446/cello-concerto">Cello Concerto</a><a href="https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/artists/1645/edward-elgar">ELGAR</a> <a href="https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/pieces/332/enigma-variations-op-36">Enigma Variations, Op. 36</a>See this year’s Upbeat Live schedule at: <a href="laphil.com/ubl" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">laphil.com/ubl</a>. Join us in person for our 2025/26 season! Get tickets: <a href="laphil.com/calendar" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">laphil.com/calendar</a>.

Mozart & Sibelius • LA Phil 2025/26

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