The Los Angeles Philharmonic is the latest high-profile arts entity to beam its performances to movie theaters nationwide.

The LA Phil has announced a three-concert series of simulcasts in 450 theaters, locally including Quality 16 and Rave. The concerts will be conducted by Gustavo Dudamel in Los Angeles and shown live using the high-quality digital and audio now available in movie theaters.

In recent years, movie houses have started hosting a variety of similar events, including rock concerts, opera and theater.

According to the orchestra's announcement, "Each broadcast will also include an insider’s look at the LA Phil including never-seen-before footage including exclusive interviews with Gustavo, world-renowned guest soloists, and the orchestra's musicians."

The initial schedule: January 9, 2011: Dudamel Conducts Beethoven March 13, 2011: Dudamel Conducts Tchaikovsky June 5, 2011: Dudamel Conducts Brahms

More information and ticket sales are available at www.LAPhil.com/LAPhilLIVE.