Photos: L.A. Phil’s opening night gala

L.A. Phil conductor Gustavo Dudamel, left, has fun with actors Maria Valverde and Christoph Waltz on the red carpet during the Phil’s opening night gala at Disney Hall on Tuesday.

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Sept. 28, 2016 6:13 PM PT

A group of VIP guests pose for a picture in front of Disney Hall before the L.A. Phil’s opening night gala performance.

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Composer Eric Whitacre is in the red carpet spotlight at the L.A. Phil’s opening night gala at Disney Hall.

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L.A. Philharmonic President Deborah Borda and actor Larry David mingle after the opening night gala concert.

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Gustavo Dudamel conducts the L.A. Phil’s opening night gala, “Gershwin and the Jazz Age.” (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times )

The L.A. Phil’s opening night gala on Tuesday featured a jazzy program.

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The L.A. Phil’s opening night gala featured Broadway singer Megan Hilty.

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The L.A. Phil performs during the Disney Hall opening night gala with conductor Gustavo Dudamel.

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Broadway singer Brian Stokes Mitchell performs at the L.A. Phil’s “Gershwin and the Jazz Age” gala.

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Gustavo Dudamel walks off a confetti-filled stage after the L.A. Phil’s opening night gala on Tuesday that included performances by Broadway singers Megan Hilty and Brian Stokes Mitchell.

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