Massey Hall presentsPAT BENATAR & NEIL GIRALDOMASSEY HALL (178 Victoria St, Toronto)Friday, August 9, 2013 at 8pmTickets: $39.50 - $99.50Tickets on sale Friday, April 19, 2013 at 10AMFor tickets call 416 872 4255, buy online masseyhall.com<http://www.masseyhall.com/eventdetail/benatargiraldo>Or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office (60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON)Share this event link: JUST ANNOUNCED: Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo at Massey Hall – http://bit.ly/17iUxFsApril 16, 2013 // Toronto, ON – Pat Benatar is primed to hit audiences with her best shot when she and long-time guitarist (and husband) Neil “Spyder” Giraldo perform at Massey Hall on August 9, 2013. Widely recognized as the leading...

Roy Thomson Hall presentsFRED PENNERTHE ENWAVE THEATRE at Harbourfront Centre(231 Queens Quay West) / TorontoSaturday, June 8, 2013 at 1pmSaturday, June 8, 2013 at 4pmTickets: $29.50Tickets on sale Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 1PMFor tickets call 416 872 4255, buy online roythomson.com<http://roythomson.com/eventdetail/fredpenner>Or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office (60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON)Share this event link: Roy Thomson Hall presents Fred Penner at The Enwave Theatre – June 8 at 1pm & 4pm http://bit.ly/138nd3nApril 16, 2013 // Toronto, ON – Roy Thomson Hall is thrilled to present children’s performer extraordinaire Fred Penner when he heads to Harbourfront’s The Enwave Theatre for two...

National Geographic Live Roy Thomson Hall (60 Simcoe St.) | Toronto   Subscription Packages: $79 - $199   ON SALE NOW   Subscribe by phone 416 872 4255, online roythomson.com/NatGeoLive   Or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office (60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON)           April 4, 2013 // Toronto, ON — Now in its third season inspiring Toronto audiences, Roy Thomson Hall and National Geographic celebrate a new age of exploration when they play host to the 2013|14 season of National Geographic Live. The critically acclaimed series presents leading photographers, filmmakers, explorers, and scientists as they...

          Massey Hall presents       DENNIS DeYOUNG:The Music of STYXFriday, April 19, 2013 at 8PM Massey Hall (178 Victoria St.) / Toronto Tickets on sale Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 12pm Tickets: $49.50 - $69.50   For tickets call 416 872 4255, buy online masseyhall.com Or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office (60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON)   Share this event link: JUST ANNOUNCED: Dennis DeYoung: The Music of STYX in #Toronto @masseyhall – Apr 19 http://ow.ly/i6CPh February 27, 2013 // Toronto, ON – Come sail away with Dennis DeYoung and his six-piece band at an electric evening celebrating the very best in arena rock. A founding...

      Massey Hall presents       THE BAD PLUS       Originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 8 pm    WINTER GARDEN THEATRE / Toronto       DATE CHANGE   New dateSATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2013 at 8pm   For tickets call 416 872 4255, buy online masseyhall.com   or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office (60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON)           March 4, 2013 // Toronto, ON – Due to scheduling difficulties, the Massey Hall presentation of The Bad Plus originally planned for Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Winter...

            Returning to Toronto for one romantic evening…   Tickets: $59.50 - $99.50 (taxes included, service charges extra) ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCKFriday, April 12, 2013 at 8PM ˗ Massey Hall (178 Victoria St.) / Toronto Tickets on sale Friday, February 15, 2013 at 10am   For tickets call 416 872 4255, buy online masseyhall.com Or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office (60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON)   Share this event link: JUST ANNOUNCED: Engelbert Humperdinck in #Toronto @masseyhall – Apr 12 http://bit.ly/11Bvu3d   February 11, 2013 // Toronto, ON – Armed with one of the most recognizable voices in the business, Engelbert Humperdinck has been a formidable musical force...

        Massey Hall presents                               Friday, May 3, 2013 at 8PM Winter Garden Theatre (189 Yonge St.) / Toronto Tickets: $29.50 - $39.50 Tickets on sale Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 10am   For tickets call 416 872 4255, buy online masseyhall.com Or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office (60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON)   Share this event link: JUST ANNOUNCED: @JillBarber in #Toronto at Winter Garden Theatre – May 3 http://bit.ly/12tns7i     February 12, 2013 // Toronto, ON – After two sold out shows at Glenn Gould Studio in 2011 and two separate...

          Roy Thomson Hall & Starvox Entertainment presents Śląsk Polish National Song and Dance Ensemble Roy Thomson Hall (60 Simcoe St.) / TorontoSaturday, March 16, 2013 at 8PM Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 2PM Tickets: $39.50 - $79.50 Tickets now on sale   For tickets call 416 872 4255, buy online roythomson.com Or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office (60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON)   Share this event link: Poland's National Dance Company, Śląsk perform @roythomsonhall – Mar 16&17 http://bit.ly/YiRLR6      January 21, 2013 // Toronto, ON – Celebrating its 60th Anniversary, Śląsk, Poland's National Dance Company have been described as one of the grandest and most dazzling spectacles...

        Roy Thomson Hall & Dumaroo Inc. present   An Evening with DEEPAK CHOPRA Roy Thomson Hall (60 Simcoe St.) / TorontoTuesday, April 30, 2013 at 8PM Tickets: $49.50 - $89.50 Tickets on sale Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 12pm   For tickets call 416 872 4255, buy online roythomson.com Or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office (60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON)   Share this event link: An Evening with @deepakchopra in #Toronto @roythomsonhall – Apr 30 http://bit.ly/141iq5A   January 22, 2013 // Toronto, ON – Roy Thomson Hall and Dumaroo Inc. are pleased to announce the return of Deepak Chopra, M.D., to Roy Thomson Hall on...

              “By any standard, jazz or otherwise, it is moving, mighty music…bad to the bone, hot players with hard rock hearts.” – Rolling Stone     Massey Hall presents THE BAD PLUS Winter Garden Theatre (189 Yonge St.) / TorontoWednesday, March 6, 2013 at 8PM Tickets: $29.50 - $49.50 Tickets on sale Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 12pm   For tickets call 416 872 4255, buy online masseyhall.com Or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office (60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON)   Share this event link: JUST ANNOUNCED: The Bad Plus in #Toronto at Winter Garden Theatre on March 6 http://bit.ly/144j2X1    ...

happy holidays from LACO   Dear LACO family,On behalf of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra board, musicians and staff, I want to extend our warmest holiday cheer to you, your family and friends. Thank you for your continued loyalty and support during this festive season.Please click here to enjoy a special seasonal greeting.I look forward to enjoying LACO with you in the new year.Fondly,Rachel FineExecutive Director Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra350 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 183Los Angeles, CA 90071213 622 7001 | laco.orgmaking great music personal creative by Cinevative connect with us   ...

laco.org/tickets   Groove to the distinctive clarinet riff that opens Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and feel the pulse of the "city that never sleeps" with Jeffrey Kahane's stunning performance at the piano. Copland's folk classic Appalachian Spring Suite, featuring the popular tune "Simple Gifts," offers the perfect holiday sentiment. Gather your friends and family for a celebration of Americana at LACO's upcoming December concerts.But hurry! Tickets are selling very quickly. Visit laco.org to order yours today. Jeffrey Kahane conductor & pianosat dec 8 @ 8 pm Glendale's Alex Theatresun dec 9 @ 7 pm UCLA's Royce HallDvo?ák Serenade for Winds, Op. 44Copland Appalachian Spring Suite (original 1944 version) listenJohn Adams Son of Chamber SymphonyGershwin Rhapsody in Blue (original...

  this month's news get gifty: presents for music lovers tell us a tale news & happenings  november 2012 LACO linksgive to LACOvisit our website2012-13 season at-a-glanceread the LACO bloggallerypodcaststwitterfacebookpinterest get gifty: presents for music lovers 'Tis the season and LACO has holiday gift ideas for you, sure to please the music lover in your life. Baroque Conversations subscription: LACO's most popular series, eachBaroque Conversations concert is curated by a LACO musician and includes from-the-stage discussions about the works. This season, the series focuses on the music of Bach and his sons. Call 213 622 7001 x 1 to order a...

this month's news tell us a tale single tickets available behind the stand: sandy hughes news & happenings  october 2012 LACO linksgive to LACOvisit our website2012-13 season at-a-glanceread the LACO bloggallerypodcaststwitterfacebookpinterest tell us a tale Help us tell the story of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. Recently LACO patrons, former staff and board members came together to share their experiences with and memories of the LA Chamber Orchestra. Some recalled watching a Steinway technician fix a piano during a concert; others remembered the success of last season's Play Me, I'm Yours piano festival; and for some, LACO concerts have become a...

  AWARD-WINNING SUPERSTARS WILL GATHER TO OFFER “A CELEBRATION OF CAROLE KING AND HER MUSIC” AT LOS ANGELES’ DOLBY THEATRE ON DECEMBER 4   Tickets Available Now for the Evening That Will Feature Carole King Performing Alongside Alicia Keys, Amy Grant, Herb Alpert, John Legend, Katy Perry, Lani Hall, Quincy Jones and Vince Gill, With More to be Announced, to Benefit Paul Newman’s The Painted Turtle Camp   LOS ANGELES (October 29, 2012) – Alicia Keys, Amy Grant, Carole King, Herb Alpert, John Legend, Katy Perry, Lani Hall, Quincy Jones and Vince Gill will perform at a star-studded evening being billed...

LOS ANGELES CHAMBER ORCHESTRAPRESENTS NOTED GUEST CONDUCTOR/COMPOSER BENJAMIN WALLFISCH IN LACO DEBUT LEADING WORLD PREMIERE OF HIS VIOLIN CONCERTO, COMMISSIONED FOR LACO ASSISTANT CONCERTMASTER/SOLOIST TEREZA STANISLAVProgram also Features Beethoven’s Second Symphony and Elgar’s Introduction and Allegro for StringsSaturday, November 10, 8 pm, Alex Theatre; Sunday, November 11, 7 pm, UCLA’s Royce HallLos Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) presents Emmy®-nominated guest conductor Benjamin Wallfisch, considered “one of UK’s most exciting young composers” (BBC Music Magazine), who makes his LACO debut conducting the world premiere of his own Violin Concerto on Saturday, November 10, 8 pm, at the Alex Theatre and Sunday, November 11, 7 pm, at UCLA’s Royce Hall....

Leif Ove Andsnes Continues “Beethoven Journey,” Heading West for Concerts with LA Phil and Gustavo Dudamel Oct 4-7   “Now that he has found his way into Beethoven, may he keep on going.” – New York Times   On the heels of lavishly praised, season-opening concerts with the New York Philharmonic – as well as winning his sixth Gramophone Award – the celebrated Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes continues his multi-season “Beethoven Journey” project with four concerts (Oct 4-7) on the West Coast. Together with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Gustavo Dudamel, Andsnes will play Beethoven’s First and Third Piano Concertos,...

laco.org/tickets Music director Jeffrey Kahane opens LACO's 2012-13 Orchestral Series this weekend with beloved works by Beethoven and Ravel, as well as West Coast premieres of two short works from American composers Andrew Norman and James Matheson. This is your last opportunity to buy a full subscription. To learn more about the season, listen to Jeff discuss highlights with KUSC's Brian Lauritzen. Call the box office at 213 622 7001 x 1 to order your subscription.Interested in only this weekend's concert?Kahane takes to the piano for Ravel's sparkling Piano Concerto in G major -- both conducting and playing -- a...

  this month's news sound unheard buy tickets today behind the stand: tereza stanislav news & happenings special offer: los angeles magazine october 2012 LACO linksgive to LACOvisit our website2012-13 season at-a-glanceread the LACO bloggallerypodcaststwitterfacebookpinterest sound unheard composer-in-residence Andrew Normanphoto Timothy Andres In Donald Margulies’ Obie-winning play Sight Unseen, a character muses skeptically on the idea that anyone would commission – and commit to buying – a work of art without knowing if they will even like the finished product. But members of LACO’s Sound Investment, who pool their contributions to commission a new piece of music, put their money...

  LACO à la carte eventsare generously sponsored by Ann Moore Mulally, Mahnaz & David Newman, Ned & Dana Newman and Gene Shutler. thu oct 11 @ 7 pmczech republic à la carte in the Westwood home of Michal Sedlacek, Consul General of the Czech RepublicExperience festive Czech Republic cuisine and traditional Czech beer followinga sneak peak of a new concerto written for LACO violin Tereza Stanislav on theoccasion of her tenth anniversary as the Orchestra’s assistant concertmaster. As anadded bonus, LACO viola Robert Brophy performs the inimitable Brahms F minorsonata for viola and piano.Graciously hosted by the Honorable Michal...

Single tickets now on sale for the 2012-13 Orchestral Series and Westside Connections! Purchase your tickets at laco.org/tickets or by calling 213 622 7001 x 1.     Orchestral Series: LACO presents Concerto Rhapsody, a colorful season that explores the musical evolution of the form from classics by Mozart, Beethoven, Bach and Ravel to fascinating premieres. Jeffrey Kahane leads several works from the piano, including Gershwin's jazzy Rhapsody in Blue; the beloved Helmuth Rilling returns to conduct Mozart's Requiem; Augustin Hadelich makes his LACO concert debut with Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D major; and LACO favorite Alisa Weilerstein closes out...

this month's news welcome back to LACO! westside connections launches the 2012-13 season single tickets now available behind the stand: chris stoutenborough laco-usc thornton strings mentorship: mock auditions news & happenings september 2012 LACO linksgive to LACOvisit our website2012-13 season at-a-glanceread the LACO bloggallerypodcaststwitterfacebookpinterest welcome back to LACO! Welcome back to LACO after a gorgeous Southern California summer. We look forward to seeing your during Concerto Rhapsody, our upcoming season full of both classical favorites and adventurous world premieres. Music director Jeffrey Kahane launches the Orchestral Series on Saturday, October 6 and Sunday, October 7, featuring the fantastic violinist Augustin...

PRESS CONTACTS: Libby Huebner, 562 799 6055, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Laura Stegman, 310 470 6321, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. LINK TO CHRONOLOGICAL SCHEDULE http://www.laco.org/schedule/ COMPELLING PREMIERES AND ORCHESTRAL MASTERWORKS ILLUMINATE 2012-13 SEASON OF LOS ANGELES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, ACCLAIMED FOR WIDE-RANGING REPERTOIRE AND ADVENTUROUS COMMISSIONING MUSIC DIRECTOR JEFFREY KAHANE, ONE OF WORLD’S FOREMOST CONDUCTORS AND PIANISTS, MARKS 16th YEAR AT ORCHESTRA’S HELM Highlights of Orchestra’s 44th Season: • World Premiere by New Composer-in-Residence Andrew Norman Presented in Conjunction with Orchestra’s Unique “Sound Investment” Commissioning Program, Initiated 12 Years Ago to Engage LACO Audiences in Developing New Works; • U.S. Premiere of Hugo Gonzalez-Pioli’s The Love of Zero...

our email sponsor Visit our sponsor   LACO links give to LACO  visit our website 2012-13 season at-a-glance read the LACO blog gallery podcasts twitter facebook pinterest   bring the love of music to the los angeles community Did you know that each year LACO underwrites transportation costs and concert tickets for school groups and social-service organizations? This season LACO brought more than 2,600 LAUSD students downtown to Zipper Hall to experience our Meet the Music educational programs.   LACO strives to create musical experiences that connect and enrich our community, and each and every community program is made possible because of...

Press contact: Libby Huebner (562) 799-6055 nyjazz@aol.comDAVID GINDLER NAMED CHAIRMANOF LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Immediate Past Chairman Mark Foster Becomes Chorale’s Vice Chair for Music CenterDavid Gindler has been named Chairman of the Los Angeles Master Chorale (LAMC), one of the world’s preeminent choirs and the resident chorus of the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The Hancock Park resident, whose three-year term began May 21, has served on the Chorale’s Board of Directors since 2008. He is a partner at the law firm of Irell & Manella LLP, where he specializes in complex commercial litigation. Gindler succeeds Mark Foster, who served...

    LACO links give to PMIY visit the PMIY website LACO twitter facebook pinterest   support play me, i'm yours Play Me, I'm Yours in Los Angeles came to fruition through the support and dedication of LACO community members. We are 2/3 if the way to the goal and the upkeep of the pianos is still underway (tuning the pianos, fixing broken benches and replacing missing keys). If you've already made a donation, then a very big THANK YOU from all of us. If you haven't, please consider taking part in this momentous project by making a contribution today....

bid for play me, i'm yours Did you love Play Me, I'm Yours in Los Angeles? If you miss the pianos, this is your opportunity to own one of the unique art pieces! Six of the PMIY pianos are up for auction from now until next Tuesday. Bring a little piece of PMIY home and support LACO's music education and community engagement programs.   Click here to bid for a piano before the gavel drops.   The auctions close on Tuesday, May 15, so put in your bid today! Proceeds will benefit LACO's concert programming, music education and community engagement...

  harold lloyd comedies The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra proudly presents Harold Lloyd's two masterpieces, The Kid Brother (1927) and High and Dizzy (1920).    23rd annual silent film sun may 20 2012 @ 6:30 pm Royce Hall, UCLA    Dustin Hoffman, honorary chairmanHanna M. Kennedy and Roger L. Mayer, co-chairmen    On this special occasion, we honor Leonard Maltin, film critic and historian, who has supported the Silent Film Gala since its inception.   Buy tickets online or call 213 622 7001 x 1. the kid brother In The Kid Brother, Harold is a country boy -- the "Cinderella" of the respected Hickory family. When beautiful Mary arrives...

  our email sponsor Visit our sponsor   LACO links give to LACO visit our website visit play me, i'm yours websitegive to play me, i'm yours 2011-12 season at-a-glance   read the LACO blog  gallery  podcasts  twitter  facebook   pinterest    play me, i'm yours Final call! Have you found a piano yet? This week is your last chance to participate in the art installation project sweeping Los Angeles County. Visit streetpianosLA.com to find the piano closest to you and to upload your photos and videos. The pianos are available 24/7 through this Thursday, May 3 for you to...

    LACO links give to PMIYvisit the PMIY websiteLACO twitterfacebookpinterest   play it forward  Upload your favorite photos and videos of your Play Me, I'm Yours experience at streetpianosLA.com to share with your family and friends and the global community who have enjoyed Play Me, I'm Yours in 22 cities around the world. And, don't forget to visit Play Me, I'm Yours on Facebook or LACO on Twitter. Click on the icons below to join the online community.         support play me, i'm yours Raoul de la Sota and Pola Lopez/Avenue 50 piano detail Play Me, I'm...