Martin Hasselbock Leads LACO's Baroque Conversations Program 5/3, at Zipper Hall May 3, 2012

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) concludes its enlightening “Baroque Conversations” series with a program led by celebrated organist and early music artist Martin Haselböck, marking his LACO debut, on Thursday, May 3, 2012, 7 pm, at Zipper Hall in downtown Los Angeles. Haselböck, the esteemed music director of Musica Angelica, spotlights the Water Music of Handel and Telemann, conducting Handel’s Water Music, Selections from Suite No. 1 in F major, HWV 348 and Water Music, Selections from Suite No. 2 in D major, HWV 349 as well as Telemann’s Water Music Suite in C major, TWV 55:C3. An organist of world reknown, Haselböck also leads Handel’s Organ Concerto in F major, Op. 4, No. 4 from the keyboard. In signature LACO style, Haselböck shares his insights into the music from the stage and invites questions from the audience. A complimentary pre-concert wine reception for ticket holders begins at 6 pm.

LACO's “Baroque Conversations” series explores the genesis of orchestral repertoire from early Baroque schools through the pre-classical period.

Tickets ($50) are on sale now and may be purchased online at laco.org, by calling LACO at 213 622 7001 x 1, or at the venue box office on the night of the concert, if tickets remain. Student rush tickets ($10), based on availability, may be purchased at the box office one hour prior to the concert with appropriate college ID.

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