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Almost 100 years ago, Fritz Lang's Metropolis confronted moviegoers with a dystopian glimpse into an imaginary future: In a futuristic city, people live in two strictly segregated classes: the workers and the rich. They are held in check by a totalitarian power structure, robots are replacing humans, and machines threaten their very existence – themes that have not lost their significance. The new score for the film was written by American composer Jeff Beal, author of numerous soundtracks, including those for House of Cards and Monk, whose rich musical experience as a jazz musician, classical musician, and composer was incorporated into the film.

Metropolis

Georg-Friedrich-Händel-Halle

A rare performance of Academy Award-winning composer John Corigliano’s The Red Violin by the Eastman Philharmonia, featuring celebrated violinist and Eastman faculty member YooJin Jang, with special guest conductor Jeff Beal ’85E. Corigliano’s lush score follows a mysterious antique violin as it travels through four centuries, impacting all who come in contact with it.

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Kodak Hall Series: The Red Violin in Concert

Eastman Theatre

Immerse yourself in the transcendent harmonies of the Baroque era with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's captivating concert series, "CELESTIALS: MOBLEY VIVALDI." This exquisite musical journey is set to enchant audiences on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 7:30 pm at The Wallis, and on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 4 pm at The Huntington, Rothenberg Hall.

Under the direction of Margaret Batjer, the Chamber Music Director, and featuring the unparalleled talents of countertenor Reginald Mobley, alongside trumpeters Paul Merkelo and David Washburn, this series promises an evening of emotional depth and divine beauty. The program includes a selection of Baroque masterpieces, such as Handel's "The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba" and "Eternal Source of Light Divine," Tartini's "Trumpet Concerto in D major," and Vivaldi's profoundly moving "Stabat Mater."

The concert will meditate on themes of sorrow, forgiveness, and the divine feminine, with Mobley's interpretation of Vivaldi's "Stabat Mater" as a highlight. Attendees will also enjoy a commissioned concerto for two trumpets by Jeff Beal, adding a contemporary touch to the evening's Baroque repertoire.

This event is a must-attend for lovers of classical music and those looking to experience the timeless beauty of Baroque compositions in the hands of modern masters. Tickets are available for purchase for both The Wallis and The Huntington performances. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's tribute to the celestial harmonies of Mobley and Vivaldi.

Celestials: Mobley + Vivaldi

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

The Huntington

Join the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra for an unforgettable evening of classical music with the orchestral series "ARTISANS: MARTÍN HAYDN BEAL." This captivating event will take place on Saturday, November 2nd, at 7:30 pm at the Alex Theatre, followed by a matinee performance on Sunday, November 3rd, at 4 pm at The Wallis.

This series promises to be a profound journey through the evolution of the classical symphony, showcasing the works of renowned composers. The program includes the world premiere of Laura Karpman's Sound Investment Commission, a testament to the orchestra's commitment to contemporary music. Audiences will also be treated to Joseph Haydn's "Symphony No. 7 in C major, Le midi," a piece that captures the essence of the classical symphony. The event will also feature the West Coast premiere of Jeff Beal's "Body in Motion for Violin and Orchestra," with Kelly Hall-Tompkins on violin, adding a modern twist to the evening. The program concludes with Ludwig van Beethoven's "Symphony No. 1 in C major," a work that showcases Beethoven's genius in evolving the symphonic form.

Under the baton of Music Director Jaime Martín, with the talented Kelly Hall-Tompkins on violin, this event is not just a concert but a celebration of the lineage and growth of classical music. The performances will take place at two prestigious venues: the Alex Theatre, located at 216 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203, and The Wallis, situated at 9390 N Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Tickets are available for both venues, with special options for those attending the Sunday performance at The Wallis. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the beauty and evolution of classical music through the artistry of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and its distinguished soloists.

Artisans: Martín + Haydn + Beal

Alex Theatre

Join us for an enchanting evening with the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra on September 21, 2024, at 7:30 pm, featuring a captivating performance that promises to be a memorable part of their Subscription Series. The night will commence with a pre-concert chat at 6:45 pm, offering insights and enriching your concert experience.

This special performance will be held at the prestigious Whitehead Auditorium, a venue known for its excellent acoustics and intimate setting, ensuring every note reaches your ears with clarity and emotion. The highlight of the evening will be the Georgia premiere of Jeff Beal's "Body in Motion," a dynamic piece for violin and orchestra, with the talented Kelly Hall-Tompkins gracing the stage as the violin soloist.

In addition to Beal's masterpiece, the orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74, also known as "Pathétique." This symphony is one of Tchaikovsky's most renowned works, celebrated for its deep emotion and beautiful melodies, promising to leave the audience moved and mesmerized.

Tickets are priced at $28 each, a small price for an evening of exquisite music and artistic brilliance. Reservations are required, so be sure to secure your seat by calling 229-333-2150. Don't miss this opportunity to support the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra and experience the power of live music.

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Valdosta State University

Five-time Emmy winning composer Jeff Beal makes his debut in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage leading the Silver Nitrate Big Band and Fourth Wall Ensemble in the live-to-picture U.S. premiere of his score for the Weimar Cinema masterpiece The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Considered one of the most influential silent films in history, Caligari’s expressionist design, complex themes, and genre elements combined with Beal’s searing score showcases the singular voice of the musical storyteller. This film is from the holdings of the Friedrich-Wilhelm-Murnau-Stiftung in Wiesbaden.

Jeff Beal's The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

Carnegie Hall

The SLSO and Jazz St. Louis come together for a very special festival. In three concerts over two weeks, Leonard Slatkin explores the ways jazz has enriched orchestral music. Each program ends with a work by George Gershwin, here suite from the opera Porgy and Bess. George Antheil’s Jazz Symphony is one of the first works of orchestral jazz, and Duke Ellington’s final work, The Three Black Kings was written as a eulogy for Martin Luther King, Jr. Violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins makes her SLSO debut in Emmy winner Jeff Beal’s new jazz-inflected Violin Concerto. 

Porgy and Bess

Touhill Performing Arts Center

Stroll through nature with Beethoven’s expressive sounds of birds fluttering, storms thundering, and EMMY Award-winning composer Jeff Beal’s visual and musical depiction of rebirth after the devastation of the Thomas Fire.

Beethoven in Bloom

Granada Theatre

Guest Conductor Cosette Justo Valdés leads a dynamic and inspiring program centered around Mozart’s monumental Symphony No. 41, known as the “Jupiter.” The symphony became Mozart’s final and longest symphonic work, named “Jupiter” after the king of the Roman gods. The symphony’s triumphant finale is widely regarded as one of the greatest achievements in all classical music.

Acclaimed Violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins returns to Orlando to perform Jeff Beal’s Body in Motion, a work written especially for her that blends virtuosic energy with cinematic lyricism and contemporary style.

To open the concert, Michael Torke’s Ash fuses minimalism with classical style, energized with a distinctive Beethovenian drive.

Mozart’s “Jupiter” Symphony No. 41

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

100 years after its premiere, experience Fritz Lang’s iconic silent film Metropolis (1927) in a way you’ve never seen—or heard—before. Composer Jeff Beal joins the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and members of the Eastman Philharmonia to perform his electrifying score live, transforming Kodak Hall into a fully immersive cinematic world. Pulsing rhythms, dramatic textures, and intricate orchestration bring the futuristic city and its unforgettable characters vividly to life. This one-night-only event fuses film, jazz, and symphonic storytelling, creating a feast for the ears and a visual spectacle. Witness a powerful collaboration between Rochester’s leading orchestras as they bridge century-old cinema with contemporary composition.

Conductor

Jeff Beal

Events

Upcoming events

27 - 28 Feb, 2027

Mozart’s “Jupiter” Symphony No. 41 · Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra

Mar 5, 2027

PHILS SPECIAL: Jeff Beal Scores Metropolis · Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

Past events

Oct 30, 2025

Metropolis · MDR-Sinfonieorchester

Oct 17, 2025

Kodak Hall Series: The Red Violin in Concert · Eastman School of Music

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in Metropolis by Beal

MDR-Sinfonieorchester

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