Simon Woods

CEO of the LA Philharmonic

CEO of the LA Philharmonic

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The LA Phil is celebrating its 100th anniversary. There’s a big gala downtown tonight, and a huge street party of sorts on Sunday.

CEO Simon Woods on the LA Phil’s 100th season and what’s next

The LA Phil is celebrating its 100th anniversary. There’s a big gala downtown tonight, and a huge street party of sorts on Sunday.

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