PUTTING SPRING IN YOUR STEP VIA THE BOWL.Never mind the swallows at San Juan Capistrano San Juan Capistrano (săn wän kăpĭsträ`nō), city (1990 pop. 26,183), Orange co., S Calif.; inc. 1961. San Juan Capistrano has some manufactures, including aircraft parts, medical apparatus, and boats, but the economy is or the boo birds at Dodger Stadium • • [ . The truest sign of spring's arrival in Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, , apart from hay fever hay fever, seasonal allergy causing inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose and eyes. It is characterized by itching about the eyes and nose, sneezing, a profuse watery nasal discharge, and tearing of the eyes. , is the annual announcement of the Hollywood Bowl The Hollywood Bowl is a modern amphitheatre at 2301 North Highland Avenue in Hollywood, California, USA, that is used primarily for music performances. The "bowl" in this context is the natural cavity in the earth into which the amphitheater is built, rather than the shape of the lineup. The seasonal mixing of Beethoven and open-air bacchanals has been a rite of L.A. living for 76 years. Arguably the nation's most famous amphitheater, the Bowl sells itself not only with top-drawer musicianship but with fireworks fireworks: see pyrotechnics. fireworks Explosives or combustibles used for display. Of ancient Chinese origin, fireworks evidently developed out of military rockets and explosive missiles and accompanied the spread of military explosives westward to spectaculars, al fresco dining under the constellations and a well-constructed atmosphere of elegant informality (shoes and shirts are required, socks are not). Following its time-honored programming recipe, the Bowl will serve up classical works on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, while the weekends will have more of a pops and Broadway flavor. Wednesdays are reserved for virtuosos such as violinist Maxim Vengerov Maxim Vengerov (born August 20, 1974 in Novosibirsk) is a Russian violinist virtuoso of Jewish origin. Vengerov was five when he received his first violin lessons from Galina Turtschaninova and later at the Royal Academy of Music in London (Junior Department). (July 9) and soprano Kathleen Battle (July 30). Wednesday nights also are tailored to jazz and blues mavens, who can pick from an A-list of performers this season that includes Dave Brubeck, McCoy Tyner, Buddy Guy, the Neville Brothers and Dr. John. Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Los Angeles Philharmonic The Los Angeles Philharmonic (LAP) is an American orchestra based in Los Angeles, California, United States. History Founded in 1919 by William Andrews Clark, Jr. , resplendent re·splen·dent adj. Splendid or dazzling in appearance; brilliant. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin resplend in their white summer formal wear, will open the Bowl's 10-week subscription series with a July 8 program of Beethoven, Brahms and Prokofiev. Ten guest conductors will take up the baton this summer, including Sir Simon Rattle, Jesus Lopez-Cobos and Marin Alop. Fresh from a successful Brazilian tour last fall, John Mauceri and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra will be on stage for 21 concerts, including a performance of Bizet's ``Carmen'' starring mezzo-soprano mezzo-soprano: see soprano. Jennifer Larmore (July 20). John Williams will lead the Philharmonic in a 20th-anniversary tribute to the ``Star Wars'' trilogy (Aug. 29 and 30), accompanied by film clips and - no kidding - Darth Vader and R2-D2 (can robots carry a tune?). Among artists making their Bowl debuts will be Nathan Lane, who will join composer-pianist-conductor Marvin Hamlisch for an Aug. 1-2 celebration of music Hamlisch wrote for stage and screen. Nonsubscription events include an Aug. 25 recital by pianist and ``Shine'' subject David Helfgott (yes, he'll perform the ``Rach 3''); a musical tribute to Ella Fitzgerald (June 29), with appearances by Melissa Manchester, Dianne Reeves, Vic Damone and others; a July 2 salute to music from China, to be broadcast via satellite to 1 billion viewers in China and Hong Kong; and the traditional Independence Day concert with Nashville diva Trisha Yearwood joining the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra onstage, as red, white and blue rockets glare overhead (July 3-5). And there's a bonus for West Valley audiences this year: Shuttle bus service to the Bowl will be operating out of Chatsworth Metrolink Station at 21510 Devonshire St. The Valley also is served by a BowlExpress Park & Ride pickup spot in Sherman Oaks.) Tickets are $2.50 each way; parking is free. Series subscriptions are available by mail order or by credit-card phone order at (213) 850-2020. Single tickets are on sale by mail order or by fax (credit card orders only) at (213) 850-2155. For more information or a free season brochure, call (213) 850-2000. For online access to information, the Hollywood Bowl Web site is http://www.hollywoodbowl.org. CAPTION(S): 2 Photos Photo: (1) Dr. John Among A-list of performers (2) Marvin Hamlisch Celebrating his music |
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