Celebrating Lalo Schifrin: 85th Birthday Concert at Alex Theatre

Musicians at Play, Music Fund of Los Angeles & Varèse Sarabande Present Lalo Schifrin's 85th Birthday Concert at the Alex Theatre.

A Big Band Concert at the Historic Alex Theatre
Benefits Professional Musicians in Los Angeles & Music Education
www.alextheatre.org | 818.243.A L E X (2539)

Host: Robert Townson
Conductor: Chris Walden
Flutist: Sara Andon

JOIN US: Chris Walden leads an all-star big band and special guests in celebrating Lalo’s life, artistry, and esteemed body of work. Flutist Sara Andon will solo with the band for a pair of historic Schifrin pieces. Additional special guests to be announced!...

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Musicians at Play, Music Fund of Los Angeles & Varèse Sarabande Present Lalo Schifrin's 85th Birthday Concert at the Alex Theatre.

A Big Band Concert at the Historic Alex Theatre
Benefits Professional Musicians in Los Angeles & Music Education
www.alextheatre.org | 818.243.A L E X (2539)

Host: Robert Townson
Conductor: Chris Walden
Flutist: Sara Andon

JOIN US: Chris Walden leads an all-star big band and special guests in celebrating Lalo’s life, artistry, and esteemed body of work. Flutist Sara Andon will solo with the band for a pair of historic Schifrin pieces. Additional special guests to be announced!

Lalo Schifrin is a venerated composer, conductor, pianist, and jazz musician who has written classic television themes and over 100 film scores including Mission: Impossible, Mannix, Bullitt, Cool Hand Luke, The Cincinnati Kid, The Competition and so many more. His five Grammys, one Cable ACE Award, and six Academy Award nominations are a testament to his impact on the music industry.

Net proceeds from the event and silent auction will go to support music education in schools and aid for professional musicians in crisis.

Silent Auction: 5 pm
VIP Cocktail Reception: 6 pm
Q & A: 6:30 pm
Concert: 8 pm

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