L.A. Chamber Orchestra comes to The Bushnell
Contact: Amanda Savio (860) 987-6068; e-mail: amanda_savio@bushnell.org
APRIL 3, 2002 HARTFORD, CT - The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, joined by acclaimed bass-baritone soloist Thomas Quasthoff, will perform at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts' Belding Theater on Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Webster Bank Classical Series. Tickets are $28.00 and $35.00 and are available at The Bushnell Box Office, located at 166 Capitol Avenue in Hartford or by calling (860) 987-5900. Tickets are also available online at www.bushnell.org. Groups of 10 or more may contact (860) 987-5959.
The program will include Haydn's Symphony 102, Bach's Cantata No. 82 (Ich habe genug) featuring Quasthoff as soloist, Bach's Cantata No. 56 (Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen) with Quasthoff as soloist and Ginastera's Variaciones concertantes.
About the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra The mission of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra is to perform high-quality concerts of the chamber orchestra repertoire, from baroque and early classical works to the compositions from the 19th and 20th centuries specifically written for small orchestra, including works by living composers; to make those performances available to a wide and diverse audience in Southern California and beyond; and to participate in and contribute to the dynamic growth of the chamber orchestra archive.
Led by music director Jeffrey Kahane, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra is acclaimed nationally and internationally for music making of the highest artistic caliber. The 40-member ensemble has grown and flourished under the batons of its four previous music directors: Sir Neville Marriner (1969-1978), Gerard Schwartz (1978-1986), Iona Brown (1987-1992) and Christof Perick (1992-1995). Los Angeles native Kahane was named as the fifth music director in June, 1996. The Orchestra maintains its international reputation through its annual home season, touring, radio broadcasts, 28 recordings, and professional collaborations with other arts and community organizations. In addition, the Orchestra is committed to its mission under the leadership of its composer-in-residence, Kenneth Frazelle.
About Thomas Quasthoff German bass-baritone Quasthoff is recognized as one of the most remarkable singers of his generations. He has a distinguished resume of appearances in the United States and abroad. He began his vocal studies with Professor Charlotte Lehmann and Professor Huber-Contwig (musicology) in Hannover, Germany. His national and international awards include first prize in the 1988 ARD International Music Competition in Munich, the Shostakovich Prize in 1996 (Moscow), and the Hamada Trust/Scotsman Festival Prize (Edinburgh International Festival, 1996). Since 1996, he has taught at the vocal department of the Music Academy in Detmold, Germany, where he is Professor for Life and maintains an active teaching schedule.
He has amassed an impressive discography, which includes recordings for BMG, EMI-Electrola, Philips and the Bayer labels. His first recording for Deutsche Grammophon, Mahler's Des Knaben Wunderhorn with Anne Sofie von Otter and the Berlin Philharmonic conducted by Claudio Abbado, received the 1999 Grammy(r) Award for best vocal performance, while his BMG recording of Schubert's Winterreise received a Grammy nomination in the same category. His most recent DG recording, lieder by Brahms and Liszt with pianist Justus Zeyen, received a 2000 Grammy nomination. About The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts The Bushnell is Connecticut's premier performing arts center, hosting more than 300 events yearly, including major Broadway tours, symphony orchestras, family presentations, local arts and community events. In November 2001, The Bushnell completed a $45 million expansion project that added a second, 900-seat theater to the existing historic structure. The new, state-of-the-art performance hall allows for expanded arts, entertainment and community offerings. The Bushnell's nationally-recognized arts-in-education program, PARTNERS (Partners in Arts and Education Revitalizing Schools), is a cross-community educational effort serving 32 schools in 14 districts throughout the Greater Hartford area. The Bushnell opened in January 1930 and is in its 72nd season. For more information, call The Bushnell at (860) 987-6000, The Bushnell Box Office at (860) 987-5900 or visit our website at www.bushnell.org.