Film Music Reporter

The Hollywood Bowl has announced this summer’s season schedule, which includes a number of film music concerts. On June 23, The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and special guests will launch the Bow’s summer season with a 100th birthday celebration for Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer Henry Mancini (The Pink Panther, Breakfast at Tiffany’s). Thomas Wilkins will conduct the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra for the event, which will feature special guests including Michael Bublé, Dave Koz & Monica Mancini (click here for more details) John Williams will return to the Bowl on July 12, 13 & 14 for the concert Maestro of the Movies. The composer himself and David Newman will share the podium for three nights of music from Hollywood’s Golden Age and contemporary favorites, performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, including selections with film clips (visit the Bowl’s website for more information). On July 19 & 20, the Bowl will host Disney: ’80s-’90s Celebration in Concert, highlighting songs and clips from the iconic Disney films of the 1980s and 1990s featuring special guest singers joining up with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra for a performance of music from classics including Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, The Lion King, Mulan, Toy Story, among others (click here for more information). On August 27, David Newman will conduct the Los Angeles Philharmonic for a live concert presentation of Gene Kelly’s Singin’ in the Rain (click here for more details). On August 30 & 31, the Bowl will host the world premiere of Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience, with Gustavo Dudamel conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic for a live concert and cinematic journey through the Marvel Infinity Saga (visit the Bowl’s website for information).