L.A. Phil to beam performances to theaters

The Los Angeles Philharmonic announced today it will transmit live performances of three Sunday afternoon concerts next year to more than 450 high-definition-equipped movie theaters across the U.S. and Canada. LA Phil Live, as they will call the broadcasts, will be a "major step in establishing a national brand for the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Gustavo Dudamel," said Deborah Borda, the orchestra's president. Expect to pay about $20. It's part of a trend in the performing arts, as a New York Times story explores. Plus: NYT, LAT

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