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Classical Californians: Jaime Martín
Jaime Martín, conductor of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra is our guest host
A New Era for the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Begins This Weekend with a Major World Premiere
Jaime Martín debuts as LACO's Music Director with concerts featuring Andrew Norman's premiere, 'Begin', and works by Berlioz and Beethoven.
How LACO’s New Maestro Jaime Martín Was Influenced by Sir Neville Marriner
The article discusses the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's season conclusion under new Music Director, Maestro Jaime Martín, a renowned flutist and conductor influenced by Sir Neville Marriner.
A Sound Investment Weaves Into the Concert Hall
Sarah Gibson's new orchestral work, warp & weft, inspired by feminist artist Miriam Schapiro, premieres with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. The piece reflects the art of weaving.
Classical Californians: USC President Beong-Soo Kim
This week’s Classical Californian is cellist and the University of Southern California Interim President Beong-Soo Kim.
Classical Californians: Lincoln Jones
Lincoln Jones, artistic director of the American Contemporary Ballet, is this week’s Classical Californian.
Beethoven’s Quartet of ‘Thanksgiving’
Beethoven's String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 132, features a movement expressing gratitude for recovery from illness. It alternates between prayerful chorales and lively sections, reflecting his mortality.
The Story Behind “Appalachian Spring,” the Ballet
Explore the history of Appalachian Spring, a ballet commissioned by Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, composed by Aaron Copland, and choreographed by Martha Graham.
The Mystery Behind Scriabin’s Mystic Chord
Explore the life of Russian composer Alexander Scriabin, his obsession with the occult, and his creation of the "mystic chord" used in his compositions.
Elgar’s “Enigma Variations”
Explore the intriguing history of Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations, composed in 1898-99. Discover how this piece, inspired by Elgar's friends and personal experiences, established his fame.
