The LA Phil’s CDMX Brings Exciting Mexican Cultura to Los Angeles this October Los Angeles becomes more viva than ever this October thanks to the LA Phil’s CDMX, a celebration of Ciudad de Mexico’s rich artistic flavors. Take a look below at the amazing events taking place at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, between October 9 and 17. Tickets are available now on the LA Phil’s official website. CDMX: BIRDMAN LIVE – Mon OCT 9 “Mexican percussionist, composer and five-time Grammy®-winner Antonio Sanchez performs his unique and vibrant percussion-only score live-to-picture for a screening of Birdman, which won the Oscar® for Best Picture in 2014.” NATALIA LAFOURCADE – Thu OCT 12 “Seven-time Latin Grammy®-winner Natalia Lafourcade is one of Mexico’s biggest contemporary music stars. While anchored in her traditional roots, she also explores reggae, bossa nova, and calypso with intriguing acoustic guitar, piano, and stunningly delicate vocals. For the first time, she will be accompanied by the Los Angeles Philharmonic.” NOCHE DE CINE – Fri OCT 13 “From the Golden Age of Mexican cinema to present day, Mexico City has been the center of the Latin American film scene. Celebrate an evening of scores and songs from beloved films both classic and modern. Selections range from classics sung by Jorge Negrete and Pedro Infante, to present day cult favorites, including music from Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth.” CDMX: NOW! – Sat OCT 14 “A celebratory snapshot of Ciudad de México’s colorfully vibrant music community – featuring established and emerging acts who highlight the rich traditions and contemporary creativity overflowing from this Latin-American capital. Artists: Mexrrissey, La Sonora Santanera, Ampersan, and NAAFI.” CAFÉ TACVBA – Sun OCT 15 “For the first time in their 28 years, the “greatest rock band in Mexico… and… possibly even the world” (The New York Times), Café Tacvba, performs with full orchestra. Celebrating a new record, this special concert, conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, will showcase their extraordinary catalog with imaginative new arrangements and their distinctive attitude.” GREEN UMBRELLA: NEW MUSIC FROM MEXICO – Tue OCT 17 ARTISTS LA Phil New Music Group Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor PROGRAM Édgar GUZMÁN: new work for brass and percussion (world premiere, LA Phil commission) Juan Felipe WALLER: new work for ensemble (world premiere, LA Phil commission) Ivan NARANJO: new work for ensemble (world premiere, LA Phil commission) Diana SYRSE: new work for ensemble and voice (world premiere, LA Phil commission) Alejandro CASTAÑOS: new work for string quartet (world premiere, LA Phil commission)
