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Free new music concert for veterans tonight

Tonight is the final concert of Southwest Chamber Music’s LA International New Music Festival.  In honor of Memorial Day and the men and women who have worn the uniform, Southwest is offering free admission to veterans.

The concert at Zipper Hall at the Colburn School begins at 8pm, with a free 7pm pre-concert discussion with the concert’s composers, Alexandra du Bois, Vu Nhat Tân, and Gabriela Ortiz, moderated by Martin Perlich.

The program includes:

Gabriela Ortiz:  Rio Bravo (U.S. Premiere)
Tôn Thât Tiêt:  Miroir, mémoire (World Premiere)
Alexandra du Bois:  Night Songs (LA Premiere)
Vu Nhat Tân:  The Song of Napalm (World Premiere)

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