'If you've never been to a live orchestral performance before, then it's high time you changed that by taking a trip to see the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra in concert. The California-based orchestra is a remarkable performing arts group combining the talents of dozens of musicians to play renowned musical compositions. Whether you prefer to listen to classical music from Chopin or the latest film scores performed live, the orchestra's concert schedule has something for you.'
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The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra is the latest incarnation of the musical group calling the Hollywood area its home. Since the 1920s, various orchestral groups have been performing under the title of Bowl Orchestra or Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Following a brief disbandment in the 1950s, the group came back better than ever in the '90s and has been going strong ever since under the management of the
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Association.
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'The typical orchestra has anywhere between 80 and 100 players in a concert. This number depends on the performance the group plans.'
'One of the most notable facets of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra is the eclectic talent that has been a part of group since its inception. Led by principal conductor Thomas Wilkins, the current roster of players you'll be able to see during a concert typically includes people like Kathryn Eberle as the concertmaster in the violin section, Robert Schaer in trumpets, Heather Clark on flute, Jim Self on tuba, Brian Miller on drums, Dennis Karmazyn on cello and many other artists filling in on other instruments. Notably, there isn't any overlap between the members of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, despite their close proximity and shared management.'
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For the majority of the season, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra plays at the
Hollywood Bowl
as the name suggests. Venue changes may sometimes happen, and it is not entirely uncommon for the group to go on tour. However, the best chance to see the group live is to attend showings in Hollywood.
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The setlist for a Hollywood Bowl Orchestra concert is quite varied in both song choice and genre. The group has recorded many albums over the years, some of the standouts being
Rhapsody Under the Stars
,
Chopin by Starlight
and
Marche!
during its original run and
Hollywood Dreams,
American Classics
and
Hollywood Nightmares
. Any of the songs contained on these albums, including The Chairman Dances, Harlem, Fanfare for a Bowl Concert and more, might be played at one of the group's concerts.
''Attending a Hollywood Bowl Orchestra concert is a great experience for both seasoned classical music fans and newcomers alike. With more than 17,000 seats, expect there to be plenty of other fans there during showtime. The smart construction used in creation of the venue goes a long way in ensuring that everyone on every level can hear the clearest sound possible during a show. You could also stop by the Hollywood Bowl Museum to learn some history on the group and the concert arena or the BOWL Store to grab a souvenir.'