LA Chamber Orchestra presents Mandolin January 24, 2010

Honor Copland and his legacy with two 28-year-old artists who carry the torch.

The youngest composer ever to be commissioned by the Metropolitan Opera, Nico Muhly is described by New York Magazine as “one of the next great hopes for the future of classical music.” Respected in both the classical and bluegrass worlds for his virtuosity and innovative fusion of musical genres, California-born Chris Thile, who made his name in the progressive acoustic band Nickel Creek, performs his mandolin concerto with LACO. “… my jaw dropped listening to and watching Thile play…The command he had of his instrument, from frenetically fast strumming to tasty quiet fills, it was just first-rate” (NPR).

*Jeffrey Kahane, conductor
*Chris Thile, mandolin

Nico Muhly - By All Means
Copland - Music for the Theatre
Copland - Appalachian Spring Suite (original 1944 version)
Chris Thile - Mandolin Concerto (LACO co-commission – California premiere)

Concert Preludes are fun, informative and free to all ticket holders.

Join us one hour before each concert in the theatre. Some Preludes will feature LIVE performances of short chamber works. All will provide interesting insights into the music and the artists.

Tickets $18-100*

*Senior and student discounts available. One per valid ID. Please call.

Call Jacquie, Marcella or Laura in the box office at 213 622 7001 × 215.

Official Website: http://www.laco.org