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- Saturday, 27 Sep 2008
- Ambassador Auditorium
- 5:30 pm
- Sir Neville Marriner, conductor
- Jeffrey Kahane, piano
- Schumann/Paul Chihara Overture, Scherzo, Childhood Dreams and Finale, Op. 52
- Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major
- Stravinsky Pulcinella Suite
- Kodály Dances of Galánta
LACO’s Ruby Jubilee performance launches the Orchestra’s 40th Anniversary Season at the Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena.
5:30pm a toast
Gala patrons are invited to an exclusive pre-concert gathering featuring hors d’oeuvres and a champagne toast to honor the 40 musicians of the Orchestra.
Ruby Jubilee pavilion on the Ambassador plaza
6:30pm the concert
It is a great honor to have Sir Neville Marriner joining us to conduct the concert including works by Schumann, Beethoven, Stravinsky and Kodály. Our own Jeffrey Kahane is the evening’s featured soloist.
Ambassador Auditorium
8pm a fête fit for a king
Following the performance, Gala participants stroll across the Ambassador plaza to a festively decorated pavilion to enjoy cocktails, dinner, dancing and a live auction of fabulous items.
Ruby Jubilee pavilion on the Ambassador plaza
“Kahane’s extraordinary pianistic achievement, displayed extravagantly when he played all five Beethoven concertos with his Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra in December 2001, can not be overstated.” Los Angeles Times
“If [LA’s music scene is] world class, thank him.” Los Angeles Times on Marriner in 2007
tickets
Tickets for the Ruby Jubilee celebration including the exclusive pre-concert reception, concert and post-concert gala (dinner, dancing and live auction) are available at $750 per person ($500 is tax deductible).
Ruby Jubilee tables for 10 are $20,000, 15,000, 10,000, 7,500
For details and to purchase Ruby Jubilee tickets or tables, please call Lacey at 213 622 7001 × 202.
Concert-only tickets: $125, 85, 50, 35 (subscribers receive seating preference) Call Jacquie or Marcella in the box office at 213 622 7001 × 215 for more information.
dress
black tie
