Walt Disney Concert Hall transforms into Shakespeare’s magical forest when Gustavo Dudamel leads Mendelssohn’s whimsical incidental music from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Complete with video projections setting the scene and Spanish actress María Valverde narrating, the music offers drama, fairies, and more than a little comedy. Dudamel has called Gabriela Ortiz “one of the most important composers in the world” for her distinct use of rhythm and harmonic colors. Alisa Weilerstein performs the world premiere of the Mexican composer’s new Cello Concerto.
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Gabriela Ortiz
Dzonot (world premiere, LA Phil commission)
Mendelssohn
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Performers
Gustavo Dudamel
conductor
Alisa Weilerstein
cello
María Valverde
narrator
Jana McIntyre
soprano
Deepa Johnny
mezzo-soprano
Los Angeles Master Chorale
Grand Gershon, Artistic Director; Jenny Wong, Associate Artistic Director
Alberto Arvelo
director