The LA Phil continues its series of free neighborhood concerts! By bringing live classical music directly to audiences across the county, this series builds, deepens, and diversifies our relationships with local music lovers.
This program is anchored by Tchaikovsky’s Serenade, an enchanting piece that demonstrates the composer pouring his entire being into the music. He said it simply came “from an inward impulse.” The piece opens with an elegant tribute to Tchaikovsky’s favorite composer, Mozart, before transitioning into a stunning waltz, a moody elegy, and finally, a lively finale that draws on Russian folk tunes.
Miguel Sepúlveda, one of the LA Phil’s four 2025/26 Dudamel Fellows, leads the orchestra in the Serenade, as well as Gabriela Ortiz’s symphonic sketch of dancing skeletons and a brand-new piece by former LA Phil Composer Fellow Noah Godard.
Ranchera artist Lupita Infante joins the neighborhood celebration for a performance with the LA Phil. Best known for her Grammy-nominated album La Serenata, the singer-songwriter carries on the legacy of her grandfather, Pedro Infante—one of the most beloved Mexican singers and actors of the 20th century.
Be sure to take your seat at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the concert. If you are not seated before the start of the concert, seats may be given to other attendees. The program will be presented without intermission.
We are pleased to present this event in partnership with Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn and the City of Downey.
Pre-concert Activities
Arrive early for an art exhibition with Stay Arts, Arts & Crafts workshops by the South Gate Museum and Art Gallery and more!
Stay Arts will present AMBIVALENCE: 15 Years of Stay Arts, a community group exhibition installed in the lobby of the Downey Theatre. The exhibition honors the organization’s first-ever show, Ambivalence (2010), which was also held at the Downey Theatre and marked the birth of what would become Stay Arts. Fifteen years later, Stay Arts returns to the same stage, now as a regional arts organization supporting artists and communities throughout Southeast Los Angeles.
Parking Information
Accessible parking is available in the Civic Center parking lot directly next to the Downey Library. Parking in the Civic Center lot will be limited. The Downey Theatre highly suggests parking at the Downey High School lot on the corner of Firestone Blvd. and Brookshire Ave. Please note that vehicles parked in spaces dedicated to Embassy Suites are subject to tow.