Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl Kicks Off with
Gwen Stefani, Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Philharmonic Orchestra!!
Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl and some amazing fireworks!
Photo Credit: Dustin Downing/Mathew Imaging
Celebratory Evening Featured Special Guests:
John Williams,
Roberto Bolle and Tiler Peck,
María Dueñas,
Branford Marsalis,
Novena Carmel with Let It Happen,
YOLA,
Surprise Guest Blake Shelton
–First-Ever Joint Performance by Members of the UCLA Bruin and USC Trojan Marching Bands
–Event Raised More than $2.46M
–Benefiting the LA Phil’s Learning and Community Initiatives and Programs
—Special Thanks to Kaiser Permanente for its Generous Support of Opening Night
Last night, Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl kicked off the iconic venue’s celebration of its
first 100 seasons with a lineup of sensational performances featuring Gwen Stefani, LA Phil Music
& Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The LA Phil opened
the evening with the world premiere of Centennial Overture, written by legendary composer John Williams,
who made a surprise guest appearance to conduct the work commemorating the 100th anniversary of
the Hollywood Bowl.
The celebrations also included ballet stars Roberto Bolle and Tiler Peck. Other guests included violinist
María Dueñas, jazz artist Branford Marsalis with bassist Eric Revis and LA Phil Principal
Percussionist Matthew Howard, Novena Carmel with dance trio Let It Happen, musicians
from YOLA (Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles) and the first-ever joint performance by members
of the UCLA Bruin and USC Trojan marching bands. Blake Shelton made an additional surprise
appearance, performing with his wife Gwen Stefani. The evening ended with spectacular fireworks.
The Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl benefit concert raised more than $2.46M for the LA Phil’s
learning and community initiatives and programs (including YOLA), which serve more than 150,000
youth, families and teachers every year:
Attendees included actress Garcelle Beauvais, actor Kyle MacLachlan, architect Frank and Berta Gehry, composer John Williams, Principal Conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra Thomas Wilkins,
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti, LA County Supervisors Kathryn Barger, Janice Hahn, and Holly Mitchell;
LA City Councilmember Nithya Raman,
Director of External Affairs for Governor Newsom Priscilla Cheng,
County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation Director Norma García-Gonzalez,
LA County Arts Deputies Kim Ortega, Chris ah San, Sophie Freeman and Gina Ender among others.
Also present were LA Phil Chair Thomas L. Beckmen and LA Phil Chief Executive Officer,
David C. Bohnett,Chief Executive Officer Chair Chad Smith.
Opening Night at the Bowl with Gwen Stefani
Friday, June 3, 2022, 8 p.m. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
Photo Credit: Dustin Downing/Mathew Imaging
Photo Credit: Dustin Downing/Mathew Imaging
Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani
Roberto Bolle, dancer
Tiler Peck, dancer
Branford Marsalis, saxophone
Eric Revis, double bass
Matthew Howard, vibraphone
María Dueñas, violin
Novena Carmel
Let It Happen
Blake Shelton
YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles)
UCLA Bruin Marching Band
USC Trojan Marching Band
Gwen Stefani and Gustavo Dudamel, conductor
Photo Credit: Dustin Downing/Mathew Imaging
PROGRAM:
“The Star-Spangled Banner”
John WILLIAMS Centennial Overture (world premiere) – guest conducted by John Williams
STRAVINSKY Variation d’Apollon and Pas de deux Apollon et Terpsichore from Apollo
(with Roberto Bolle and Tiler Peck)
John WILLIAMS “Escapades” from Catch Me If You Can (with Branford Marsalis, Eric Revis,
and Matthew Howard)
RAVEL Tzigane for Violin and Orchestra (with María Dueñas)
INTERMISSION
Novena Carmel with Let it Happen
Gwen Stefani with LA Phil and Gustavo Dudamel:
(Songs)
“Don’t Speak”
“Sweet Escape”
“Spiderwebs”
“Used to Love You”
“Nobody But You” (with Blake Shelton)
“Just A Girl”
Finale:
“Hollaback Girl” with the LA Phil, YOLA, UCLA Bruin Marching Band, USC Trojan Marching Band,
Let It Happen + Fireworks
Photo Credits: Dustin Downing/Mathew Imaging
Sponsors and those on the committee:
The Hollywood Bowl Opening Night Concert was co-chaired by Greg Adams, Andrea Chao-Karma,
Marty Chavez, and Lisa Field. Title sponsor Kaiser Permanente executives in attendance included
Greg Adams (LA Phil Board Member and Kaiser Permanente CEO) and Julie Miller-Phipps (Vice
President Southern California Region). Special thanks to our Centennial Leaders Marty Chavez,
Lisa Field and Family, and Jay and Deanie Stein.
Additional sponsors include Premier Sponsors Nancy Abell, City National Bank, and Live Nation;
Symphonic Sponsor California Community Foundation; Muse Sponsors Gregory Annenberg
Weingarten/GRoW @ Annenberg, and Diane and David Paul.
About the LA Phil
Under the leadership of Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel, the LA Phil offers live
performances, media initiatives and learning programs that inspire and strengthen communities
in Los Angeles and beyond. The Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra is the foundation of the LA
Phil’s offerings, which also include a multi-genre, multidisciplinary presenting program and such
youth development programs as YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles). Performances are offered
on three historic stages—Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and The Ford—as well as
through a variety of media platforms. In all its endeavors, the LA Phil seeks to enrich the lives of
individuals and communities through musical, artistic, and learning experiences that resonate in our world today.
About the Hollywood Bowl
One of the largest natural amphitheaters in the world, with a seating capacity of nearly 18,000,
the Hollywood Bowl has been the summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic since its official
opening in 1922 and plays host to the finest artists from all genres of music, offering something for
everyone. It remains one of the best deals anywhere in Los Angeles; to this day, $1 buys a seat at the
top of the Bowl for many classical and jazz performances. In June 2021, the Hollywood Bowl was
awarded Amphitheater of the Decade at the 32nd Annual Pollstar Awards. It was also awarded the
Outdoor Concert Venue of the Year award at the 31st Annual Pollstar Awards, an honor bestowed 14
previous times, as well as the Top Amphitheater prize at the 2017 and 2018 Billboard Touring Awards.
For millions of music lovers across Southern California, the Hollywood Bowl is synonymous with summer.
hollywoodbowl.com
This opening night at the Hollywood Bowl for Summer 2022 was amazing as I saw the various photos.
This was a great night for every performer, especially for the YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles),
UCLA Bruin Marching Band, and USC Trojan Marching Band as well as the audience!
Stevie Wilson,
LA-Story.com
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