The week ahead in LA classical music, Sept. 3-10: The LA Opera's 'Carmen' and more
Sep 4, 2017Richard M. Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda. Sun., 2 p.m. Free. (714) 993-5075.John Williams: Maestro of the Movies The composer-conductor leads the LA Phil in selections from his many classic film scores, presented with clips. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. Sun., 7:30 p.m. $14-$189. (323) 850-2000.Sundays Live The Emerson Trio performs works by Beethoven and Ives. Bing Theater, LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Sun., 6 p.m. Free. (323) 857-6234.“New World” Symphony Guest conductor Ken-David Masur leads the LA Phil in Dvorak’s Ninth Symphony; programs also includes Boulanger’s “D’un matin de printemps,” and the Alan Fletcher’s Piano Concerto featuring pianist Inon Barnatan. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. Tue., 8 p.m. $1-$154. (323) 850-2000.Glendale Noon Concerts Flutist Cynthia Ellis and harpist Michelle Temple perform works by Elgar, Nielsen, Mouquet and Damase. Glendale City Church, 610 E. California Ave., Glendale. Wed., 12:10 p.m. Free. (818) 244-7241.Singin’ in the Rain The LA Phil under guest conductor David Newman supplies a live score for a screening of the classic 1952 musical starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. Thu., 8 p.m. $1-$154. (323) 850-2000.Composers Collective Theatricum’s Marshall McDaniel, et al., share new works in this entry in the “Under the Oaks” concert series. Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. Fri., 8 p.m. $20. (310) 455-3723.First Fridays at First Los Angeles Ensemble performs Schumann’s Piano Quartet in E-flat Major. First Lutheran Church, 2900 W. Carson St., Torrance. Fri., 12:15 p.m. Free. (310) 316-5574.The Muppets Take the Bowl Kermit the Frog and company join Thomas Wilkins and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra for an evening of music, merriment and fireworks. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 7:30 p.m. $14-$196. (323) 850-2000.Carmen Soprano... (Los Angeles Times)