The Friends of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Hollywood Bowl program is a marvelous way you can join hands with fellow patrons who share their love of music throughout the Los Angeles Area. As a Friend, you will be contributing to the extraordinary musical and educational events presented by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association at Walt Disney Concert Hall and Hollywood Bowl. You will also receive exclusive Friends-only benefits such as invitational rehearsals, backstage tours and invitations to exclusive behind-the-scenes events.
Your Friends membership, at any level, makes a difference. Please consider joining or renewing your support as a Friend so that our performances will continue to be a source of enjoyment for music lovers of all ages and a cultural jewel for our community.
We are now accepting online donations! Create a new LA Phil Account to make your contribution here, or log in using the LA Phil Account ID and Password distributed with your Hollywood Bowl subscription renewal packet.
Or, simply download a Friends Membership Form and mail or fax it to:
Friends of the Los Angeles Philharmonic & Hollywood Bowl
151 South Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012-3034
Fax: 213.972.7671
Benefits are our way of saying thank you for joining the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Hollywood Bowl family! Memberships and benefits are valid for one year from the date of your last gift.
See a list of donors at the Rhapsody level and above.
Benefit Levels
Enhance your connection to the world of living music with member benefits and privileges. You can look forward to:
Prelude — $75 ($75 tax-deductible)
- Friends Membership Card, offering a 10% discount at the L.A. Phil and Hollywood Bowl Stores
- Exclusive access to Friends Helpline for inquiries about Friends membership and benefits
Sonata — $150 ($126 tax-deductible)
All above benefits, plus:
- Invitational rehearsals at both Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl, for two (rehearsal schedule)
- Certificate for two complimentary seat cushions at the Bowl (rental only)
- Complimentary Dessert Coupon for two at Patina Café in Walt Disney Concert Hall
Intermezzo — $250 ($210 tax-deductible)
All above benefits, plus:
- Invitation to a second rehearsal at both Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl, for two (total of 2 rehearsals at each venue) (rehearsal schedule)
Rhapsody — $500 ($429 tax-deductible)
All above benefits, plus:
- Year-round donor listing on L.A. Phil and Hollywood Bowl websites
- Invitation to third rehearsal at both Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl, for two (total of 3 rehearsals at each venue) (rehearsal schedule)
- Buy-one-get-one-free coupon for a Hollywood Bowl performance (bench seats, based on availability)
Scherzo — $1,000 ($884 tax-deductible)
All above benefits, plus:
- Invitation to "Know Your Orchestra" panel discussion and reception, a fascinating look into the operations of the orchestra with LA Phil staff and musicians
- Los Angeles Philharmonic Friends Rehearsal Series at Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl, for two (total of 4 rehearsals at Walt Disney Concert Hall and 3 rehearsals at the Hollywood Bowl) (rehearsal schedule)
- Two premium bench seats to a concert at the Hollywood Bowl (selected concerts, based on availability)
Concertino — $2,000 ($1,849 tax-deductible)
All above benefits, plus:
- Year-round name recognition in Los Angeles Philharmonic and Hollywood Bowl concert programs
- Invitation to a Donor Salon, an elegant reception and exclusive opportunity to meet some of today's top performing artists, for two
- Eligibility to purchase Bronze Valet Parking at the Hollywood Bowl*
Concerto — $3,500 ($3,229 tax-deductible)
All above benefits, plus:
- Gift certificate for Bowl Picnic Dinner at the Hollywood Bowl, for two
- Invitation to "Undiscovered": A seldom-seen view of the L.A. Phil and its venues
- Invitation to a second Donor Salon, for two
- Eligibility to purchase Gold Valet Parking at the Hollywood Bowl*
Symphony — $5,500 ($5,194 tax-deductible)
All above benefits, plus:
- Invitation to a third Donor Salon, for two
- A private tour of Walt Disney Concert Hall, upon request, for four
- A private tour of the Hollywood Bowl, upon request, for four
- Eligibility to purchase Platinum Valet Parking at the Hollywood Bowl*
Virtuoso — $7,500 ($6,994 tax-deductible)
All above benefits, plus:
- Year-round recognition on the Annual Giving recognition wall at the Alfred E. Mann Los Angeles Philharmonic Center
- Invitation to the annual Concertmaster Dinner with Martin Chalifour
- VIP reservation assistance with all Patina restaurants
Membership benefits are designed for two people unless otherwise stated
* Space for Hollywood Bowl Donor Valet Parking is extremely limited and subject to availability. For additional information and availability, please call 213.972.7557.
The amount of the contribution that is deductible for federal income tax purposes is limited to the excess of the contribution by the donor over the value of the goods or services provided by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. If you have any questions, please contact your tax advisor.
2008 Walt Disney Concert Hall Invitational Rehearsals
Friday, December 7, 2008
10am to 12:30pm
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 4
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Ludovic Morlot, conductor
Jonathan Biss, piano
Friday, January 18, 2008
10:00am to 12:30pm
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5 ("Emperor")
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor
Andreas Haefliger, piano
Thursday, February 21, 2008
10am to 12:30pm
SHOSTAKOVICH Violin Concerto No. 1
Los Angeles Philharmonic
James Conlon, conductor
Vadim Repin, violin
Thursday, March 13, 2008
10am to 12:30pm
RACHMANINOFF Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Semyon Bychkov, conductor
Stephen Hough, piano
Thursday, April 17, 2008
10am to 12:30pm
GRIEG Piano Concerto
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Charles Dutoit, conductor
Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano
Thursday, May 1, 2008
10am to 12:30pm
BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 2
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor
Leif Ove Andsnes, piano
For more information, please contact the Friends office at 213.972.7557 or friends@laphil.org.
The rehearsal program may not include the complete concert program and is subject to change. You may refer to LAPhil.com for full concert programming.
The L.A. Phil salutes Fidelity Investments for its support of the FRIENDS