Monthly Archives: October 2022

A Zoom chat with Jaime Martin: LA Chamber Orchestra’s Music Director talks about the pandemic, Beethoven 9, and hiring principal players
Interviews / Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra / Music News & Info: Classical

A Zoom chat with Jaime Martin: LA Chamber Orchestra’s Music Director talks about the pandemic, Beethoven 9, and hiring principal players

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When last I had the chance to talk to Jaime Martin, he was about to begin the 2019/2020 season, his first as Music Director of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. That year started well, but then this thing called COVID-19 shook the world. Three years have passed since that last conversation. A few days ago, Mr. Martin … Continue reading →

The Great Indoors: First LA Phil subscription concert of 2022/23 shows off orchestra members, Walt Disney Concert Hall
All Reviews / Los Angeles Philharmonic / Music News & Info: Classical / Reviews 2022/2023

The Great Indoors: First LA Phil subscription concert of 2022/23 shows off orchestra members, Walt Disney Concert Hall

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I love Summer. The longer days and warmer weather facilitate more outdoor activities in Southern California. We can enjoy the plethora of al fresco high- and low-brow choices without the annoyances of mosquitos, high humidity, or thunderstorms to ruin the fun. Musically, the Hollywood Bowl looms large over the scene, and with the top-notch multi-genre … Continue reading →