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LACO pulse

LACO Pulse is the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s growing network for the young and culturally savvy. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of orchestral music or just curious about the classics, our dynamic performances are guaranteed to inspire.

Join the Pulse email list for special invitations and discount offers all season – it’s FREE! Email us at pulse@laco.org to sign up.

LACO returns from its European Tour!

See the tour schedule to see where the Orchestra performed. The tour may be over, but photos and audio clips about the wrap-up of the tour are still being added to our LACO gallery. You’ll also find final blogs from associate executive director Ruth Eliel and our “kid’s eye view” blogger, 11-year-old Marika Munday.

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pastoral & world premiere

Be there when Jeffrey Kahane premieres the first-ever concerto
written specifically for him to play and conduct from the
piano. The Handel, led by Margaret Batjer, showcase the versatility and range of our strings, and Beethoven’s beloved “Pastoral” Symphony brings our season to a joyful close.

LACO blog

interview with uri caine, part 5 of 5

We’re continuing with the fifth and final part of our interview with LACO’s Composer-in-Residence Uri Caine, who will be performing on solo piano at Amoeba Records, 6400 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood on Wednesday evening, May 7th, at 7:00 PM.

Uri: There is a greater inclusiveness now than there used to be. Barriers get broken down, and then new barriers get erected. Young people have to come in and figure out, “How are we going to challenge this? How are we going to make our way in this world?” There’s always that turmoil, which is a healthy … more...

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