Zach Neufeld reflects on Dudamel, Dante, and Beethoven 6.This talk was given at a performance of <a href="https://www.laphil.com/events/performances/3740/2026-03-05/dudamel-dante-and-beethoven-6">Dudamel, Dante, and Beethoven 6</a> at Walt Disney Concert Hall.Pieces discussed:<a href="https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/artists/565/ludwig-van-beethoven">BEETHOVEN</a> <a href="https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/pieces/4952/symphony-no-6-in-f-major-op-68-pastoral">Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68, “Pastoral”</a><a href="https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/artists/218/thomas-ades">Thomas ADÈS</a> <a href="https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/pieces/7413/inferno-part-1-of-dante">Inferno – Part 1 of Dante</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">laphil.com/calendar</a>.

The Great Wall of Los Angeles • 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