CLOSE QUARTERS: EPISODE 9
Gil Shaham Plays Boulogne
Virtual Event
Premiered March 26
CLOSE QUARTERS: EPISODE 9
Gil Shaham Plays Boulogne
Virtual Event
The legendary violinist Gil Shaham makes his LACO debut as a guest soloist for Arvo Pärt’s ethereal Fratres and Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges’ Violin Concerto No. 9. For the first time, Close Quarters cinematographer Michael Elias Thomas is filming from within the orchestra, drawing audiences into the ensemble and immersing the viewer in the beauty of pure music-making. This unique feature will enable audiences to explore the impeccable artistry of Gil Shaham and the musicians of LACO with an intimacy previously unexplored in this series.
PRE-BROADCAST TALK WITH GIL SHAHAM
You’re invited to join us for a pre-broadcast talk with Gil on Zoom at 5:30 P.M. (PT), an hour before the live premiere! Sign up to save your seat.
Gil Shaham Plays Boulogne is sponsored by Ned + Dana Newman.
Gil Shaham’s debut performances with LACO are generously supported by Terri + Jerry Kohl.
Program
Artists
Guest Artist
Concertmaster
Assistant Concertmaster
Violin I
Violin I
Principal Second Violin
Associate Principal Second Violin
Violin II
Violin II
Acting Associate Principal Viola
Viola
Principal Cello
Associate Principal Cello
Principal Bass
Principal Timpani
Cinematographer
ABOUT CLOSE QUARTERS
LACO’s new premium streaming series – returning March 12 – presents a new avenue for classical music and a unique look at what the future can hold in balancing music, art and movement.
Close Quarters features classical music performances set to images and art created and processed in a first-of-its-kind digital studio at Wilhardt + Naud. Music Director Jaime Martín and Director and Designer James Darrah seek to create a digital series that celebrates collaboration in an age of isolation.
Learn More about Close Quarters
Close Quarters is a Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra original series and you can find it for free on Youtube, Facebook and our website. We’ve created a printer-friendly version of the Spring season broadcast schedule.