CQ: Instrumental

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Volume 1

Music Director
Jaime Martín
Creative Director
James Darrah

CQ: Instrumental is a musician-focused series of companion videos from the world of Close Quarters. Enjoy a comprehensive look at some of the most passionate performers and composers in classical music.

How to watch

CQ: Instrumental is available on Youtube, Facebook and laco.org.

All videos in this series (16)

Ellen Reid: "Lumee's Dream" from p r i s m

Premiered on May 28

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Premiered on May 28

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"Lumee's Dream" from p r i s m:

By Ellen Reid

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GRANT GERSHON conductor
NICOLE CABELL guest artist

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Britten: Les Illuminations

Premiered on May 28

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Les Illuminations:

By Benjamin Britten

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GRANT GERSHON conductor
NICOLE CABELL guest artist

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Peter S. Shin: "Hyo"

Premiered on May 28

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Hyo:

By Peter S. Shin

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The world premiere of Hyo, from 2021 Sound Investment composer Peter S. Shin, performed at the Newman Scoring Stage at Fox Studio Lots.

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Marcos Balter: "Bladed Stance"

Premiered April 30, 2021

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Premiered April 30, 2021

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Bladed Stance:

by Marcos Balter

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Conductor Christopher Rountree leads a delicate performance of Bladed Stance by composer Marcos Balter.

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Alyssa Weinberg: "Still Life"

Premiered April 30, 2021

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Premiered April 30, 2021

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Still Life:

by Alyssa Weinberg

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Clarinet Chris Stoutenborough explores Still Life by composer Alyssa Weinberg with a quartet of stellar string players: Tereza Stanislav, Josefina Vergara, Erik Rynearson and Andrew Shulman.

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Anna Meredith: "Tuggemo"

Premiered on April 30, 2021

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Premiered on April 30, 2021

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Tuggemo:

By Anna Meredith

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A sensational quartet of Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra string players – Tereza Stanislav, Josefina Vergara, Erik Rynearson and Andrew Shulman – storm through a performance of Tuggemo by Scottish composer and performer Anna Meredith (MBE).

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Beethoven (arr. Mahler): String Quartet No. 11, “Serioso"

Premiered April 9, 2021

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Premiered April 9, 2021

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String Quartet No. 11:

By Beethoven (arr. Mahler)

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Concertmaster Margaret Batjer leading a performance of Beethoven’s “Serioso” String Quartet in f-minor.

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Stravinsky: The Soldier's Tale

Premiered March 12, 2021

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Premiered March 12, 2021

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Stravinsky: The Soldier's Tale:

Presented in collaboration with THE ROBEY THEATRE COMPANY

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JAIME MARTÍN conductor

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Spiva: "Mother of Bravery"

Premiered January 29, 2021

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Premiered January 29, 2021

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"Mother of Bravery" :

By Derrick Spiva Jr.

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Composer Derrick Spiva Jr. explores the emotional transformations that are possible with the sensation of fear.

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Juan Pablo Contreras: "Mariachitlán"

Premiered January 15, 2021

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Premiered January 15, 2021

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Mariachitlán for Piano Four Hands:

By Juan Pablo Contreras

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Watch cutting edge piano duo HOCKET perform the world premiere of Mariachitlán for Piano Four-Hands by Juan Pablo Contreras.

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Miguel Del Águila: "Seducción"

Premiered January 15, 2021

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Premiered January 15, 2021

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"Seducción" :

By Miguel Del Águila

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Chris Stoutenborough, Ben Smolen and Alin Melik-Adamyan perform Seducción, a challenging, tango-like piece, by three time GRAMMY nominated composer Miguel del Aguila.

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