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“[Kwamé] Ryan got the LA Phil to deliver exactly the kind of electricity that it needs.” —San Francisco Classical Voice Making his Los Angeles Philharmonic debut last week, @kwameryan led three thrilling performances of John Adams’ “Short Ride in a Fast Machine,” Copland’s Third Symphony, and Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante. Our Mozart soloists, Acting Concertmaster Bing Wang (@bingviolin) and Principal Viola Ben Ullery (@bullerbot), were the perfect dream team for the piece! 📸: @farahstop
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Tonight and through the weekend, Acting Concertmaster Bing Wang (@bingviolin) and Principal Viola Ben Ullery (@bullerbot) share the spotlight for Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante. Take a listen to this moment from their second-movement cadenza from a rehearsal earlier this week! 🎻 It’s a small preview of what’s to come during the October 2–4 program featuring Bing, Ben, and conductor Kwamé Ryan (@kwameryan). Grab the last remaining tickets at laphil.com! 🎟️
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Grammy-winning conductor Kwamé Ryan makes his LA Phil debut with a program of Copland, Mozart, and John Adams. Hailed as a “dynamic conductor” by the Baltimore Sun, Kwamé Ryan makes his LA Phil debut on a night of effortless joy and excitement. Acting Concertmaster Bing Wang and Principal Viola Ben Ullery share the spotlight for Mozart’s enduring Sinfonia Concertante, a work that bursts with the delight of exploring new sounds and possibilities. The program begins with the thrills of John Adams’ Short Ride in a Fast Machine and ends with the mighty power and heroism of Copland’s Symphony No. 3. Composed during the final years of World War II, Copland’s symphony soars with victorious brass and shimmering strings, capturing the essence of 1940s Americana. In the words of Leonard Bernstein, this symphony is “an American monument, like the Washington Monument or the Lincoln Memorial.” Please Note: Due to a scheduling conflict, Yuja Wang regrets that she will not be able to appear as previously announced. Los Angeles Philharmonic Kwamé Ryan conductor Bing Wang violin Ben Ullery viola Program John ADAMS Short Ride in a Fast Machine MOZART Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major for Violin and Viola, K. 364 Allegro maestoso Andante Presto Bing Wang, violin Ben Ullery, viola Intermission COPLAND Symphony No. 3 Molto moderato: with simple expression Allegro molto Andantino quasi allegretto Molto deliberato—Allegro risoluto
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What’s so great about Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante? Bing Wang and Ben Ullery can tell you! Enjoy this quick sneak preview before their October 2-4 performances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and conductor Kwamé Ryan. To read an extended interview with Bing and Ben—and purchase your concert tickets—visit laphil.com/posts/two-masterpieces-three-perspectives.
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Check out some of the recent audition placements that NEC alumni have scored and congratulations to all! 🌟Ben Ullery ’05 MM - Principal Viola, Los Angeles Philharmonic 🌟Erika Rohrberg '16 Prep, '23 MM - Piccolo, The Florida Orchestra 🌟Kian Hirayama '24 MM - Principal Oboe, Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra 🌟Alvin Tsz-yin Ho '26 MM - Principal Trombone, Hong Kong Sinfonietta 🌟Michael Alexander '14 MM - 3rd Horn, Minnesota Orchestra 🌟Elmer Churampi '18 - Principal Trumpet, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Have you won a recent audition? Let us know by completing the form in our bio!
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Mr. Ben Ullery presented a fascinating viola masterclass yesterday to our three viola participants! Hikaru Sakata - Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in D Minor, RV 356 - I. Allegro Henry Reynolds - F.A. Hoffmeister: Concerto in D - I. Allegro Lucy Zhao - Cecil Forsyth: Concerto in G Minor - I. Appassionato (Cadenza) - Moderato - Con moto, agitato
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Have you ever wondered what happens after you achieve the goal you've been working toward for years? Most musicians focus on winning the audition. But what comes next? In my latest conversation with Ben Ullery, Principal Viola of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, we explore the mindset that keeps an artist growing long after reaching the highest level. What struck me most wasn't a practice hack or a performance secret. It was Ben's genuine curiosity. His willingness to keep learning, to stay open, and to embrace the process rather than chase perfection. In this episode, we talk about: 🎻 Staying curious throughout your musical career 🎻 Why perfection isn't the goal 🎻 Visualization and performance preparation 🎻 Finding joy in continuous growth If you've ever felt like there's always another mountain to climb, I think you'll find this conversation both grounding and inspiring. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Link in bio. #MusicianMindset #ClassicalMusician #PerformancePsychology #PracticeTips #PerformanceAnxiety
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🎻 벤 얼리(@bullerbot)는 화려한 영입도, 깜짝 발탁도 아니었다. 그는 15년 동안 같은 오케스트라에서 한 계단씩 자신의 자리를 넓혀온 끝에, 마침내 LA 필하모닉(@laphil)의 비올라 수석에 올랐다. 2011년 평단원으로 시작해 부수석, 공동 부수석을 거쳐 최고 자리인 수석까지. 그의 승급은 빠른 성공보다 꾸준한 신뢰와 실력이 얼마나 큰 가치를 만들어내는지를 보여주는 상징적인 여정이다. 특히 이번 임명은 뉴욕으로 떠나는 음악감독 구스타보 두다멜(@gustavodudamel)이 남긴 마지막 인사라는 점에서 더욱 의미를 더한다. 현대음악과 실내악, 객원 수석 활동, 그리고 교육자로서의 경험까지 두루 갖춘 벤 얼리는 이제 LA 필 비올라의 새로운 얼굴이 됐다. 이는 한 개인의 승진을 넘어, 오케스트라가 오랜 시간 함께 성장한 음악가에게 보내는 가장 큰 신뢰의 표현이기도 하다. 새 음악감독 다니엘 하딩(@danielharding.official), 새 악장 비네타 사레이카(@vinetasareika)에 이어 벤 얼리의 비올라 수석 임명까지. LA 필하모닉은 지금, 세대교체를 넘어 미래를 위한 새로운 리더십을 완성해가고 있다. 가장 오래 같은 자리를 지킨 사람이 가장 중요한 자리에 오르는 순간, 오케스트라는 다시 한번 ‚함께 성장하는 음악’의 가치를 증명했다. 📷Image, @bullerbot #클래식 #클래식음악
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Less than two weeks away from Opening Night - and tickets are limited!! Join us for the first Chamber Concert of the Summer 2026 SLO Music & Arts Festival at the Harold J. Miossi CPAC at Cuesta College on July 22 at 7:30 PM for an evening of extraordinary chamber music performed by Festival artists. The program opens with Franz Josef Haydn's beloved String Quartet in D Major, Op. 64, No. 5, "Lark," named for the soaring melody in its opening movement that evokes the song of a lark. Bohuslav Martinů's vibrant String Sextet, H. 224 follows, a richly textured work that earned the composer international recognition after its Washington, D.C. premiere and receipt of the prestigious 1932 Coolidge Prize. The evening concludes with Ernest Bloch's dramatic and emotionally charged Piano Quintet No. 1, an energetic masterpiece composed during his tenure as director of the Cleveland Institute of Music. Here's what and who you can look forward to! FRANZ JOSEF HAYDN String Quartet, Op. 64, No. 5 "Lark" Claire Bourg, Jeremy Hao, violins Caitlin Lynch, viola Ari Evan, cello BOHUSLAV MARTINŮ String Sextet, H. 224 Scott Yoo, Dylan Hamme, violins Jenni Seo, Aliza Creel, violas Robert deMaine, Gabriella McClellan, cellos ERNEST BLOCH Piano Quintet No. 1, B. 43 Adam Neiman, piano Siwoo Kim, Jason Uyeyama, violins Jessica Chang, viola Brian Thornton, cello Don't miss the FREE *to ticket-holders* Pre-Concert Lecture with Dr. Alyson McLamore, 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM If you haven't already, pick out your seat today: festivalmozaic.org/show-details/chamber-concert-1
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Wishing a Colburn congratulations to Ben Ullery, who has been appointed as principal viola of the @laphil! A native of St. Paul, Minnesota, Ullery is not only a member of our Conservatory faculty, but also an alumus, Class of 2011. Read more about @bullerbot’s exciting career and his appointment on both @theviolinchannel and @the_strad_.
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The LA Phil has appointed its next Principal Viola, Ben Ullery, who has been rising through the ranks since joining the orchestra’s viola section in 2011. He fills a position left vacant when violist Teng Li left the orchestra in 2024. https://www.violinist.com/blog/laurie/20267/30794/
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What a wonderful two weeks of chamber music at the Colburn Chamber Music Intensive! Masterclasses with Ben Hong, assistant principal cello and Ben Ullery, principal viola of the LA Philharmonic, and a special seminar with Susan Boettger, executive director of Junior Chamber Music. Amazing student performances and joyous faculty concerts!
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