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- Saturday, 15 May 2010
- Alex Theatre
- 8 pm
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- Sunday, 16 May 2010
- Royce Hall
- 7 pm
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- Jeffrey Kahane, conductor & piano
- Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37 listen
- George Tsontakis Laconika Sound Investment commission (world premiere)
- Bizet Symphony in C major listen
Get carried away by the sweeping melodies and emotional power of the great Romantics.
Heralded by the Los Angeles Times for the “glorious glitter and careful classical phrasing” of his Beethoven interpretation, Jeffrey Kahane conducts the pivotal Third Piano Concerto from the keyboard just as the composer himself did at its first public performance in 1803. Also an accomplished pianist, French composer George Bizet wrote his effervescent symphony at age 17, although the work was not heard until 1935, 80 years later. By contrast, American composer George Tsontakis looks forward to being in the audience with us when his LACO commission is premiered. Be there!
“Beethoven always had something up his sleeve, and so did Kahane. Perhaps because he’s a pianist too, Kahane the conductor has a special way with Beethoven. He articulates very clearly. He doesn’t exaggerate. He relies on a beautiful tone to draw the ear. Underneath, he creates a flow that subtly prepares a listener for spiritual revelations to come.”
(Los Angeles Times)The fourth recipient of the prestigious Charles Ives Living Award, esteemed American composer George Tsontakis was selected for LACO’s ninth Sound Investment commission. He’ll talk with members of the Orchestra’s commissioning club at three intimate gatherings leading up to the world premiere of his new work. To learn more about his “finely crafted and emotionally gripping… deliberately beautiful… compositional style” (www.recordsinternational.com) first hand, become a Sound Investor. Call Michelle Weger at 213 622 7001 × 203 for more information.
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special note
Interested in Great Romantics? Visit LACO’s online store on amazon.com to find CDs and books that relate to this romantic concert.
read the Program Notes
pre-concert program
Concert Preludes are fun, informative and free to all ticket holders.
Join us one hour before each concert in the theatre. Some Preludes will feature LIVE performances of short chamber works. All will provide interesting insights into the music and the artists.
venue note
Looking for a good place to eat near your theatre?
When attending a concert at Royce Hall, try some of the great Westwood restaurants.
If your concert is at the Alex, dine at one of Glendale’s restaurants near the theatre.
box office info
Call Jacquie, Marcella or Laura in the box office at 213 622 7001 × 215, Monday – Friday 9 am to 5 pm and on concert days from noon to 4 pm. The box office is closed on public holidays.
tickets
Flex series subscription prices: A – $95; B – $79; C – $47; C* – $39; D – $17 *Section C seats discounted to $39 for seniors 65+ and college students. One per valid ID. Please call.
Single tickets: A – $100; B – $85; C – $50; C* – 42; D – $18 *Section C seats discounted to $42 for seniors 65+ and college students. One per valid ID. Please call.
For information or to purchase tickets, call Jacquie, Marcella or Laura in the box office at 213 622 7001 × 215.
Program and artists subject to change.
