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Kraftwerk at Walt Disney Concert Hall

“Beep! Bop!” German electro-pioneers Kraftwerk are returning to Walt Disney Concert Hall with nine live performances in May 2024.

Photo Credit: Peter Boettcher.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic has announced the special concert series, which will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the groups’ legendary first groundbreaking album of German electronic music Autobahn, composed, produced, and recorded by Kraftwerk founders Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider in 1974. 

This special concert series will present eight Kraftwerk albums: Autobahn (1974), Radio-Activity (1975,) Trans Europe Express (1977), The Man-Machine (1978), Computer World (1981), Techno Pop (1986), The Mix (1991), and Tour de France (2003).

Each night will feature one complete album plus additional compositions from their catalog. Concert number nine will be a finale with groundbreaking works spanning five decades of the Kraftwerk repertoire. 

Kraftwerk
Walt Disney Concert Hall

111 S. Grand Ave 

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Dates:

Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 8PM – Autobahn

Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 8PM – Radio-Activity

Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 8PM – Trans Europe Express

Friday, May 24, 2024, at 8PM – The Man-Machine

Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 8PM – Computer World

Sunday, May 26, 2024, at 8PM – Techno Pop

Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 8PM – The Mix

Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 8PM – Tour de France

Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 8PM – Finale with compositions from the entire catalogue

Tickets can be purchased online here and here, by phone at (323) 850-2000, or in-person at the Walt Disney Concert Hall Box Office

Ticket prices range from approximately $89.00 to $130.00.

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.  

Pauline Adamek

Pauline Adamek is a Los Angeles-based arts enthusiast with over three decades of experience covering International Film Festivals and reviewing new Theatre productions, Film releases, Art exhibitions, Opera and Restaurants.

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