The Los Angeles Philharmonic is set to host the 2017/18 Songbook series at Walt Disney Concert Hall, with three close evenings with some the world’s most celebrated performers, according to a press release. The series will begin with the magnetic Leslie Odom, Jr., who played Aaron Burr in Broadway’s Hamilton, performing songs with a four-piece combo, according to a press release. World known and highly acclaimed singer-songwriter Glen Hansard will also make a comeback performance with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. And lastly, the hypnotic Art Garfunkel will make his Walt Disney Concert Hall debut.
Friday, December 8, 2017 at 8:00 PM
Leslie Odom, Jr.
Leslie Odom, Jr. – who won a Tony Award for his portrayal of Aaron Burr in Hamilton – is set to display songs from his 2014 self-titled debut hit, as well as throw in a few holiday favorites from his latest album, Simply Christmas, which is supported by a five-piece combo. Odom, Jr. originated the role of “Burr” in a sold-out run at The Public Theater in 2015, earning himself a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical.
Sunday, March 11, 2018 at 7:30 PM
Glen Hansard
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Highly lauded singer-songwriter Glen Hansard (The Swell Season, The Frames) – star of the Oscar-winning film Once and its Tony Award-winning musical adaptation – is expected to come to Walt Disney Concert Hall for two charismatic performances of emotionally moving melodies and pure, raw passion. The first concert takes place on Saturday, March 10 at 8:00 PM. The next day will be when he is joined by the Los Angeles Philharmonic; this Sunday event takes place at 7:30 PM.
Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 7:30 PM
Art Garfunkel
Performing his huge solo hits from “All I Know” to “Bright Eyes,” as well as other choices such as “The Sound of Silence” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water” from his magnificent partnership with Paul Simon, Grammy-winning singer and poet Art Garfunkel plays pristine melodic tracks from his massive half-century career in words and music.
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