The Los Angeles Philharmonic's classical season at the Hollywood Bowl opens tonight, Michael Tilson Thomas conducting Mahler's Second Symphony ("Resurrection"), with the Los Angeles Master Chorale, soprano Kiera Duffy, and mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke. On Thursday, MTT conducts the Sibelius Violin Concerto, with Gil Shaham as soloist.
The Philharmonic's note includes this reference to the home team:
Michael Tilson Thomas has long been renowned for his interpretation of Mahler and his 2004 recording of the Second Symphony with the San Francisco Symphony met with high praise. Their recently completed Mahler recording cycle won seven Grammy Awards.