Listen to the magic of the string orchestra in this program led by Concertmaster Margaret Batjer, as it highlights quintessential works from each classical music period spanning from the Baroque era to the 20th century. 

Dynamic composer and educator Jessie Montgomery writes musical techniques that utilizes layers of strumming and lightly plucking strings in her piece, Strum for string orchestra. Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante in E-Flat major then introduces LACO’s principal winds as soloists creating a union between the oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and horn. The program culminates with R. Strauss’ high spirited orchestral suite Le Bourgeois gentilhomme.

Music Director Jaime Martín will leap to the podium in November as he unites the Orchestra to welcome us all back to the concert hall. This year, Jaime expands on what makes LACO truly remarkable: an orchestra of soloists.

Juan Pablo Contreras‘ Mariachitlán for chamber orchestra was commissioned and premiered by LACO at The Music Center’s Walt Disney Concert Hall on June 26, 2021.

Led by Music Director Jaime Martín, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) was founded in 1968 as an artistic outlet for the recording industry’s most gifted musicians.

Founder, cellist James Arkatov, and founding Music Director Sir Neville Marriner envisioned an ensemble that allows players to balance studio work and teaching with artistic collaboration.

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