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Musicians At Play, Music Fund Los Angeles, & Varèse Sarabande Present

Celebrating Lalo Schifrin
85th Birthday Concert

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Musicians at Play, Music Fund Los Angeles, and Varèse Sarabande are honored to present Lalo Schifrin’s 85th Birthday Concert at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale. The evening will be hosted by Robert Townson. Guest Conductor Chris Walden will lead 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. He 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. For information about becoming an Event Sponsor, call Cindy Pease at 818-257-0733 or visit musiciansatplay.org.

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Available via Box Office Window/Americana At Brand Concierge Desk/Glendale Community College Auditorium Box Office/Phone/Internet. Available in Orchestra 3 & Terrace only.

ADA ACCESSIBLE SEATING INFORMATION<
All seating areas in the Alex Theatre other than the ADA Accessible seating area [Orchestra Row X] require a minimum of 8 stairs to access, and there is NO ELEVATOR. If you require ADA accessible seating, tell Ticket Agent at beginning of transaction; if purchasing online, use the CHOOSE SEATS option and select seat(s) from the ADA Accessible section [Orchestra Row X]. All ADA Accessible seating is Reserved Seating with specific Row and Seat Number designations on the tickets.