2023 GALA CELEBRATION
Featuring Honoring
Joshua Bell and Larisa Martínez Danny Elfman
James Newton Howard
HONORARY CHAIR
Carol Henry
James Mulally
EVENT CHAIRS
EVENT COMMITTEE
Clare Baren
Deborah Cussen
Jennifer Diener
Peggy Falcon
Anne Grausam
Diane Henderson
Molly Kirk
Terri Kohl
Shaheen Nanji
Amy Rabwin
Gene Shutler
Joyce Sommer
Anne-Marie Spataru
Mist Thorkelsdottir
Lauren Wing
Join us at the historic Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills on Saturday, February 4 for a wonderful evening of fine dining and an exquisite repertoire performed by our extraordinary musicians and featuring award-winning violinist Joshua Bell and internationally renowned soprano Larisa Martínez. We will also pay special tribute to acclaimed composer and musician Danny Elfman. Plus, be sure to visit our virtual silent auction which goes LIVE on January 30 at www.laco.org/gala. Proceeds from this event support LACO’s concert performances and education initiatives.
Check out the Virtual Auction rules before it opens on January 30.
Program
Johann Sebastian Bach
Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041
Felix Mendelssohn
"Ah ritorna età dell'oro," from "Infelice! ... Ah, ritorna, età dell'oro," MWV H 4
Danny Elfman
Selections from Piano Quartet, arr. for Chamber Orchestra by Peter Michael Davison | Selections from Violin Concerto (Eleven Eleven), arr. for Chamber Orchestra by Peter Michael Davison
Artists
concertmaster
assistant concertmaster
violin I
violin I
principal violin II
associate principal violin II
violin II
acting principal viola
acting associate principal viola
principal cello
associate principal cello
acting principal bass
acting principal clarinet
clarinet
acting principal bassoon
bassoon
acting principal horn
horn
principal keyboard
keyboard
librarian
personnel manager
Event Schedule
Calendar for 2023 GALA CELEBRATION
5:00pm Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
9500 Wilshire Blvd Beverly Hills, CA
Location
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
9500 Wilshire Blvd Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
9500 Wilshire Blvd Beverly Hills, CA 90212
February 4, 2023 5:00pm
Black tie preferred.
The evening’s festivities
5:00 P.M.
Cocktail reception in the Wintergarden Terrace of the grand ballroom.
6:30 P.M.
Seating for Celebratory Concert
7 P.M.
Celebratory concert and presentations followed by dinner.
Acre and Lumen wines are generously sponsored by the Henry Family.
The evening’s PROGRAM
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
Joshua Bell, guest leader
Larisa Martinez, soprano
Repertoire:
Johann Sebastian Bach
Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041
Joshua Bell, leader and violin
Felix Mendelssohn
“Ah ritorna età dell’oro,”
from “Infelice! … Ah, ritorna, età dell’oro,” MWV H 4
Larisa Martínez, soprano
Joshua Bell, leader and violin
Danny Elfman
Piano Quartet
III. Duet für Vier
Violin Concerto (‘Eleven Eleven’)
III. Fantasma
Margaret Batjer, violin
Piano Quartet
V. Die Wolfsjungen
Peter Michael Davison, conductor
Anne-Marie Spataru
CHAIR
Leslie Lassiter
VICE CHAIR
Dana Newman
VICE CHAIR
Jim Mulally
TREASURER
Jordan Teti
SECRETARY
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Ruth L. Eliel
Peggy Falcon
Anne Grausam
Thomas Kontchou
Gary Larsen
June Li
Raymond Lowe
Shaheen Nanji
Amy Rabwin
Joan Wynn
more INFO
Email David Coscia at davidcoscia@laco.org or call (213) 622 7001 x 214.
A limited number of guest rooms are available at the hotel for the evening of the event at a special rate by calling (310) 275-5200.
Copies of Los Angeles Charitable Solicitation Permit #P1225 and Beverly Hills Permit to Solicit #2022-101 are available upon request.
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