Here we have a rather historic moment captured for prosperity: On March 27, 1921, the Los Angeles Philharmonic played its first concert. It was the first Easter sunrise service at the Hollywood Bowl. As we can see, it was a rather rudimentary affair. The stage was a plain wooden platform, with a dais for the conductor and Grand Lady In Big Hat, whoever she was. There was no seating yet, so the 2,000 attendees sat on the grassy knolls of Daisy Dell. The service ended with them singing along as the orchestra played “Holy Holy Holy.” Judging by those overcoats, it also must have been rather chilly. I wonder if anyone thought to bring along a thermos of hot coffee.