“Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra’s Centennial”
Gail Samuel & Mel Boynton
Speaker – Gail Samuel, Executive Director, Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
The New York Times calls the LA Phil “America’s Most Important Orchestra. Period”. It presents music from all genres – orchestral, chamber and Baroque music, organ and celebrity recitals, new music, jazz, world music, and pop – in 250 concerts per year at the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl. Gail Samuel’s presentation on the LA Phil includes its history, iconic venues, and centennial celebrations.
Ms. Samuel, Executive Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, oversees the Hollywood Bowl, non-classical programming by the Association at both the Hollywood Bowl and Walt Disney Concert Hall, and management of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, human resources, and special projects. She has worked for LA Phil for over 25 years, in many positions. A Claremont native, Ms. Samuel studied violin and earned undergraduate degrees in music and psychology and an MBA from USC. She has served on the Board of Councilors for the USC Thornton School of Music since 2009 and is on the Board of Directors of A Noise Within Theatre.
Introduction: Bill Waggener
Fellowship: Lori McGrath
Greeters: Pat Kelly, Art Parker