LA Philharmonic announced its season at the Hollywood Bowl and The Ford Theatre, these are some of the LatinX shows happening in August 2024.
Symphonic Tango & Flamenco – August 8th at Hollywood Bowl
Former Dudamel Fellow François López-Ferrer leads listeners around the world with Latin and Spanish dance-inspired symphonic music. Showcasing the rhythmic allure of Andalusian folk music, the Spanish-American conductor leads Falla’s evocative suite from The Three-Cornered Hat as well as Debussy’s poetic and provocative impression of the Iberian Peninsula. Distinguished Colburn graduate and violinist Blake Pouliot puts his spin on Piazzolla’s Argentine tango vision of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. And as the grand finale unfolds, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana sashays to the steadfast snare of Ravel’s iconic Boléro, bringing forth the spirited ancestry and flair of traditional Spanish dance.
Marvel Studios Infinity Saga Concert Experience – August 31st at Hollywood Bowl
You may think you’ve seen these stories before, but never like this. Join the Los Angeles Philharmonic as we embark together on a live concert and cinematic journey through the Marvel Infinity Saga—beginning with the Tesseract being hidden on Earth by the Asgardians all the way to Tony’s ultimate sacrifice—from an all-new perspective.
Boleros De Noches: Jose Feliciano and Tres Souls – August 3rd and 4th at The Ford
Puerto Rican-born guitar wizard José Feliciano has earned nine Grammy awards and 45 gold and platinum records while becoming one of the first Spanish-language artists to find an audience in the English music market. With hits like “Poquita Fe” and “Usted,” Feliciano makes bolero standards sound fresh and new with his distinctive acoustic guitar style that combines the traditional with jazz and American rock influences. Boyle Heights’ Los Carmelos open the night, paying homage to classic Mexican trios Tres Ases and Los Tres Caballeros, who combined bolero with a touch of jazz in the 1940s and ’50s.
100 Años de Libertad; Produced in Partnership with Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Dance Company – August 17th at The Ford
Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company has showcased the splendor of Mexican folk dance and culture for more than two decades under the direction of Jose Vences. L.A. Dance Chronicle praises the company’s “intricately detailed movement, angles, [and] bold costumes” that exude sheer joy and pride, bringing sold-out Ford audiences to their feet.
Its new program, 100 Años de Libertad, pays tribute to the men and women of the Mexican Revolution who bravely fought for rights and liberty. A suite of dances honors the “Las Adelitas,” bands of women warriors led by legendary figures like Juana Gallo who fought alongside men as equals and helped change their status in society. Mexican and local ensembles set the musical stage for a program that explores musical differences in northern and southern Mexico and the legacy of those who fought for their rights and freedom.