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The week ahead in L.A. classical music, Aug. 27-Sept. 3: John Williams with the L.A. Phil and more

John Williams will lead the Los Angeles Philharmonic in selections from his film scores at the Hollywood Bowl.
John Williams will lead the Los Angeles Philharmonic in selections from his film scores at the Hollywood Bowl.
(Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
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Nixon Library Sunday Concerts Guitarist Gregg Goodhart performs. Richard M. Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda. Sun., 2 p.m. Free. (714) 993-5075.

Sundays Live Flutist Susan Greenberg, et al., perform works by Kuhlau and Reger. Bing Theater, LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Sun., 6 p.m. Free. (323) 857-6234.

Topanga Symphony 36th season opener features Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8, Brahms’ Tragic Overture, and Bruch’s Violin Concerto in G minor with violinist Aubree Oliverson. Topanga Community House, 1440 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. Sun., 7:30 p.m. Free. www.topangasymphony.com.

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Joshua Bell & the Los Angeles Philharmonic The violinist joins the orchestra under guest conductor Bramwell Tovey for Edouard Lalo’s “Symphonie espagnole”; program also includes Stravinsky’s “Fireworks” and “Petrushka.” Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. Tue., 8 p.m. $1-$154. (323) 850-2000.

All-Beethoven Tovey and the L.A. Phil perform the composer’s Symphony No. 3, “Eroica,” and Piano Concerto No. 1 featuring pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. Thu., 8 p.m. $1-$154. (323) 850-2000.

John Williams: Maestro of the Movies The composer-conductor leads the L.A. Phil in selections from his many classic movie scores, presented with film clips. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 7:30 p.m. $14-$196. (323) 850-2000.

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Under the Oaks Cellist Andrew Shulman, et al., perform chamber music from the Baroque era to the present day. Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. Fri., 8 p.m. $20. (310) 455-3723.

Nixon Library Sunday Concerts Classical guitarist Olivia Chiang performs. Richard M. Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda. Next Sun., 2 p.m. Free. (714) 993-5075.

Sundays Live The Emerson Trio performs works by Beethoven and Ives. Bing Theater, LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Next Sun., 6 p.m. Free. (323) 857-6234.

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