A symphony of support

Show Dad what a conscientious world citizen he raised by taking him to Walt Disney Concert Hall for a special benefit concert on Father’s Day. “Beethoven 9 for Japan” features Beethoven’s Ninth and Samuel Barber’s “Adagio for Strings.” Proceeds will help fund disaster relief for the devastating 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

An ensemble of musicians from the LA Philharmonic and other area orchestras will be conducted by Guido Lamell, who is music director of  the Topanga Philharmonic and an L.A.  Phil violinist. Also performing will be soprano Elissa Johnston, tenor Robert MacNeil, mezzo-soprano Janelle DeStefano, and bass-baritone Michael Dean. Musicians are donating their time and talent for the event.

Tickets cost $30-140 and may be purchased via Ticketmaster or in person at the Disney Hall Box office. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to people in critical need in Japan via the U.S.-Japan Council Earthquake Relief Fund.

The show starts at 7 p.m. on June 19 at the Disney Hall, 111 South Grand Avenue. It’s just a short walk from the Civic Center stop on Metro’s Red Line, so plan your trip to avoid traffic and parking.

Posted 6/15/11