special performance
discover bach's magnificat
February 25Saturday 8 pm
Ambassador Auditorium
The Magnificat, or Song of Mary, is one of the eight most ancient Christian hymns, with text taken directly from the Gospel of Luke. Bach composed his Magnificat, one of his major vocal works, for Orchestra, five-part choir and soloists. Jeffrey Kahane cites his love of choral works as one of the main reasons he chose to pursue a conducting career. For this Discover concert, he focuses the discussion on how Bach illustrates and illuminates the text of the Magnificat. Learn More
orchestral series
LACO presents a festive 2011-12 season honoring Jeffrey Kahane’s 15th year as music director, with an array of masterworks from Mozart, Beethoven and Bach, as well as thrilling new works from rising American composers Timothy Andres, Derek Bermel and Gabriel Kahane. Learn More
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refracted
March 24, Saturday 8 pmAlex Theatre March 25, Sunday 7 pm
Royce Hall
westside connections
LACO brings intimate chamber music to the Westside through the virtuoso talent of our LACO musicians. Curated by Margaret Batjer, this series invites you to take a look at the connections between music and other artistic disciplines. This year’s fascinating theme is Music and the Culinary Arts. Learn More
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westside connections 1 with special guest Michael Ruhlman
March 1, Thursday 7:30 pmThe Broad Stage
baroque conversations
The series explores the genesis of orchestral repertoire from early Baroque schools through the pre-classical period. In signature LACO style, the artists will introduce the music from the stage, share their insights and invite your questions. Learn More
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baroque conversations 2
February 16, Thursday 7 pmZipper Concert Hall
family concerts
LACO’s family concert series is an introduction to music sure to bring joy for a lifetime. These Sunday afternoon events provide creative activities that amuse, enrich and involve. Learn More
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family concert 1: project trio's appalachian spring
February 26, Sunday 2 pmAlex Theatre
the crystal ball
February 11Saturday 5 pm
The California Club
Join friends, family and music lovers from near and far to pay tribute to Jeffrey Kahane for his vast contributions to the Orchestra and the community at large at the 10th annual Concert Gala, The Crystal Ball. Learn More