LA Phil Live: Gustavo Dudamel and Herbie Hancock Celebrate Gershwin
Opening on 03/18/2012
Rated:
G
Running Time:
2hr 15min Genre:
Live Orchestra
Directed By:
Gustavo Dudamel, Herbie Hancock
Starring:
Gustavo Dudamel, Herbie Hancock, Los Angeles Philharmonic
Plot Synopsis:
LA Phil Live: Gustavo Dudamel and Herbie Hancock Celebrate Gershwin, pre-recorded from the LA Phil’s 2011-12 season Opening Night Concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall, includes some of the composer’s best-loved works including the “Cuban Overture,” “An American in Paris” and “Rhapsody in Blue,” as well as intimate improvisations by Hancock of “Embraceable You” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.” The event also features exclusive footage of Hancock – the LA Phil’s Creative Chair for Jazz – in his home, playing Gershwin and providing insights into his improvisational process.
