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April 09, 2012

play me, i'm yours

Play Me, I’m Yours Los Angeles: 2012

Touring internationally since 2008, Play Me, I’m Yours is an … More

March 28, 2012

refracted

In 1913 Paris, the premiere of Stravinsky’s seminal The Rite of Spring caused an audience riot. The following … More

March 02, 2012

PROJECT Trio's appalachian spring

The dynamic PROJECT Trio joined LACO for a jamming afternoon of original works … More

November 22, 2011

brandenburg

Even Bach needed a job! Constituting perhaps the greatest resume of all time, his much-loved Brandenburg Concertos, a … More

September 28, 2011

electric

No one would dispute Beethoven’s genius today, but his contemporaries thought differently. Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 in … More

September 28, 2011

plugged in

On September 20, 2011, LACO’s Campus to Concert Hall program presented Plugged In, a … More

September 23, 2011

LACO à la carte

fall 2011

international cuisine. celebratory musical performances. elegant private residences

Sample the cultures of the world and celebrate … More

June 20, 2011

annual dinner 2011

Once a year the LACO board, staff, musicians and advisory board get together to celebrate the season. … More

May 25, 2011

mozart's prague

On January 19, 1787, the sweeping panoramic views and eclectic architecture of Prague set the backdrop for the … More

May 02, 2011

whimsical winds

On Sunday, May 1, the LACO winds went on a journey through the music of Beethoven, Poulenc … More

April 04, 2011

first chair society musicale spring 2011

The First Chair Society is a group of individuals who significantly contribute to the ongoing … More

April 04, 2011

ragtime xylophonia

On Sunday, March 27, LACO went Green at ragtime xylophonia. Alan Chapman hosted the … More

March 23, 2011

bach's birthday and birthday celebration

Baroque lovers gathered and celebrated Bach’s birthday weekend. LACO’s concert celebrated the incredible variety of this revered … More

March 23, 2011

french connection

Bienvenue en France! French pianist Lise de la Salle has emerged as one of the … More

March 22, 2011

haydn's drum roll, a fond farewell and a fun after party with izze

On January 22 & 23, 2011 LACO patrons gathered to listen and watch as More

March 22, 2011

college night at a LACO rehearsal

LACO has a wonderful program for college students that offers students a More

December 14, 2010

spotlight on LACO

Cheer on principal clarinet Joshua Ranz as he performs the iconic Clarinet Concerto that Copland wrote for jazz … More

December 09, 2010

first chair society musicale fall 2010

The First Chair Society is a group of individuals who contribute significantly to the health … More

November 09, 2010

discover beethoven 7

On Saturday, November 6, 2010, Carl St.Clair served as a musical tour guide, exploring … More

October 08, 2010

LACO à la carte

Sample the cultures of the world and savor the music of LACO musicians as they perform an … More

October 07, 2010

infinite enchantment

Imagine. Glistening gossamer and chimerical creatures evoked by the power of ethereal music. In this season-opening concert, More

September 16, 2010

LACO open house

On sept 15, LACO opened the doors to fellow tenants at the World Trade Center, friends and … More

September 16, 2010

free college concert

KPCC Studios in Pasadena opened The Crawford Family Forum for college students to enjoy a free chamber … More

July 19, 2010

tweet the music

For more than 20 years, LACO has performed Meet the Music concerts for local … More

June 29, 2010

annual dinner 2010

Once a year the LACO board, staff, and advisory … More

June 24, 2010

great romantics and an orchestra celebration

Photos from Great Romantics, the final Orchestral Series concert of our 2009-2010 season. Composer … More

May 14, 2010

derek bermel's UCLA composition masterclass

On May 11 LACO composer-in-residence Derek Bermel visited Paul Chihara’s UCLAMore

May 07, 2010

family concert 3: jokin' baroque

On Sunday, May 2, LACO held the final Family Concert of our 2010-11 season, … More

May 05, 2010

westside connections 3 reception

After our April 29 Westside Connections concert, which featured director More

April 22, 2010

jupiter's pulse mixer

After selected Orchestral Series concerts LACO hosts a free mixer at a a … More

April 22, 2010

susan ranney's retirement party

In April LACO’s longtime principal bass Susan Ranney announced that she would be … More

April 16, 2010

college preview night 2010

Students who purchase our College All Access pass, which includes tickets to all 7 … More

March 29, 2010

family concert 2: from js bach to mr. spock

LACO held our second Family Concert of the season on March 28 at … More

March 25, 2010

hope and pulse

Photos from our March 20 Hope concert and the Pulse … More

March 24, 2010

spring 2010 musicale

The First Chair Society is a group of individuals who contribute significantly to the health … More

March 23, 2010

meet the music 3

Help bring the classical music you love to the children in our community. More

March 19, 2010

setting up the 2010 made in california gala

On February 6 the LACO staff worked hard to set up our 2010 Made … More

March 18, 2010

mandolin

For our January Orchestral Series concert, mandolinist and composer behind Punch Brothers More

March 17, 2010

derek bermel and meet the music in la public schools

As part of our Meet the Music program, composer in residence Derek … More

March 16, 2010

family concert: carnival of the animals

Photos from our February Family Concert featuring Camille Saint-Saens Carnival of the Animals.

All … More

March 08, 2010

made in california private event

On Friday, Febraury 5, 2010, Los Angeles magazine hosted a private celebration for the premium patrons of the … More

February 25, 2010

on the air at retro KGIL 1260

In January LACO musicians, staff, and Meet the Music educators visited retro More

February 24, 2010

LACO à la carte

LACO à la carte was a series of five fundraising events back in November that took place … More

November 10, 2009

meet the music: november 2009

Help bring the classical music you love to the children in our community. More

May 26, 2009

cheers to 40 years

Watch sparks fly when two tremendous musical minds meet Jeffrey Kahane and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. More

May 26, 2009

sound investment 3

Each season, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra commissions and premieres a new piece of music composed especially to … More

May 26, 2009

firsts

Be there for the LACO debut of David Fung, the first pianist to graduate from the Colburn … More

May 26, 2009

through the looking glass

Let the enchanting voices of the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus transport you on a three-part adventure: a fun-filled … More

May 26, 2009

meet the music 3

Help bring the classical music you love to the children in our community. More

March 23, 2009

springtastic strings

Spiders build delicate webs with their silky strings, while composers create beautiful music with the string instruments of … More

February 26, 2009

tango

Shout olé! Cho-Liang Lin shines in the Argentine-influenced work based on the tango of the composer’s homeland. Schifrin, … More

February 17, 2009

green eggs and ham

At LACO’s first family concert everybody followed along with Sam-I-Am for Kapilow’s “merry, whiz-bang romp through … More

December 17, 2008

meet the music

The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra believes that classical music is a joy to be shared by everyone. Through … More

December 17, 2008

mallets and more

The mesmerizing Makoto Nakura is a master of marimba. He brings his extraordinarily athletic and expressive playing to … More

November 14, 2008

sound investment

Each season, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra commissions and premieres a new piece of music composed especially to … More

October 07, 2008

celebration

Principal horn with LACO since 1982, Richard Todd is an orchestra and recording industry star with an … More

October 03, 2008

marriner gala

A joyful concert gala of superb artistry led by Sir Neville Marriner, the Orchestra’s legendary first music director … More

October 03, 2008

remembering 40 years of LACO

All aboard! Take a trip down LACO’s memory lane and browse through the photo archive of musicians, … More

March 11, 2008

san sebastián and madrid

LACO wrapped up its whirlwind concert tour of Europe with a single performance in Rafael Moneo’s … More

March 10, 2008

paris (and more) from a kid's eye view

Marika enjoyed all that Paris, Berlin & San Sebastian had to offer. See the sights along with her. … More

March 10, 2008

two encores in paris

The concert at the Théatre des Champs-Elysées in Paris was spectacular. The theatre was intimate and inviting with … More

March 07, 2008

arrival in paris

The patrons were welcomed to Paris, one day ahead of the majority of Orchestra members, with a reception … More

March 07, 2008

reflections and encores in berlin

Margaret Batjer, Jeffrey Kahane and Gail Eichenthal spent a thoughtful day at the Jewish Museum before the Orchestra’… More

March 07, 2008

marika, gemma and sage from berlin and venice

Marika, Gemma and Sage are travelling through Europe with their parents and giving us a kid’s eye … More

March 06, 2008

hannover and hamburg

The concert in Hamburg was stunning and only enhanced by a gorgeous hall (visually and aurally) and a … More

March 05, 2008

berlin

The patrons arrived in Berlin today (Wed. March 5) and joined Lois Evans and Gene Shutler, who had … More

March 05, 2008

vienna concert and trip to museum of applied arts

KUSC’s Gail Eichenthal, traveling with the Orchestra in Europe, describes the evening of concert in Vienna: “… More

March 04, 2008

sight-seeing in vienna

Today the patrons met with Thomas Aigner who is a director of the Musikarchiv. The Musikarchiv houses 200 … More

March 03, 2008

dinner at cafe demel

Joyce and Mal Fienberg hosted a welcome dinner for the tour patrons in a private room at Cafe … More

March 03, 2008

patron tour arrives in vienna

The patrons traveling with the Orchestra in Europe have completed the first leg of their trip and arrived … More

March 03, 2008

treviso and the fazioli factory

The concert in Treviso was very well received. Jeffrey Kahane had the opportunity to visit the Fazioli factory … More

February 29, 2008

marika's photos from ferrara

Marika Munday is LACO’s “Kid’s Eye View” of the European Tour. Browse through her photos … More

February 29, 2008

performance in ferrara

The Orchestra has performed at the first stop on the European Tour, Ferrara, Italy. This … More

February 28, 2008

exploring ferrara

Before the rehearsals and concerts begin, LACO staff and musicians have a little time to relax and … More

February 26, 2008

LACO lands in ferrara

Associate executive director Ruth Eliel sends us her photos from the very first day of the LACOMore

February 25, 2008

LACO packs up for its european tour

The Orchestra’s production team packs up the musicians’ wardrobe cases and road cases, and they’re prepared … More