Bio: The award-winning ensemble, AlmaNova, is an innovative flute and guitar duo presenting an eclectic program of chamber music that includes traditional classical repertoire, Latin-inspired works, and their own original compositions featuring Balkan world music.
Instrumentation: Flute, Guitar, Percussion, Bass
Number of Musicians: 2-4 Additional Equipment Available: Indoor P.A. system
Bio: Arpa y Aulos mixes a repertoire that goes from Renaissance to pieces written by U.S. and Latin American composers especially for them. The group specializes in concert-lectures in both English and Spanish and has given numerous concerts for the Latino community in Los Angeles.
Bio: The award-winning Belle Air Brass quintet performs an array of styles including patriotic, swing, Dixieland, show tunes and features some of the latest movie music and TV themes with a hint of kitsch and comedy. The group has been the top prize winner at the Summit Brass Competition in Keystone, Colorado.
Instrumentation: 2 Trumpets, trombone, tuba, French horn or flugelhorn, and optional piano and drums.
Number of musicians: 5-7 Additional Equipment Available: P.A. system
Bio: The Brad Dutz Quartet blends 20th century acoustic classical chamber music with elements of improvisation and jazz. The combination of marimba and cello mixed with bass clarinet and oboe treat the listener to an unusual palate of instruments rarely heard in contemporary music.
Instrumentation: Percussion, Oboe, Bass Clarinet, Cello Number of Musicians: 4
Bio: Calico Winds' eclectic programming combines repertoire ranging from Bach to Zappa, Mahler to Paquito D'Rivera. Their classical repertoire includes music influenced by world, jazz, Latin and folk styles. "An unusually fine and beautiful program...played with rock-solid competence and interpretive flair...it was a fantastic evening of music." (The Times Herald, Olean, NY)
Instrumentation: Flute/piccolo, oboe/English horn, clarinet, bassoon and horn.
Bio: For more than a decade, Chinese Classical Music Ensemble's performance of Chinese classical and original repertoires on Chinese and western instruments has been featured in numerous concerts and soundtracks such as appearances with the San Francisco Symphony and Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, and on the soundtracks of Jackie Chan's and Disney's movies. In 2002, this ensemble's performance at the Los Angeles County Holiday Celebration was featured in a highlight broadcast that aired nationally on PBS.
Instrumentation: Dizi (Chinese bamboo flute), yangqin (Chinese butterfly harp), zheng (Chinese long zither), sheng (Chinese mouth organ), pipa (Chinese lute), erhu (Chinese violin), violin, viola, cello, bass, and percussion.
Number of musicians: 1-12 Additional Equipment Available: P.A. system
Bio: Lively and intriguing, the Vientos Trio is one of the premier new wind ensembles in Southern California. The Trio was formed with the goals of exploring and expanding the reed trio repertoire and is committed to presenting engaging and exciting programs of both new and established works.
Bio: George Sarah and his band are a mix of traditional chamber/chorale music and Electronica, featuring both a choir and string quartet. A regular on L.A. radio stations, Sarah has also performed at venues such as UCLA's Royce Hall and The Getty. The ensemble has performed an original score live to the silent Franch Classic 'La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc'.
Bio: Committed to entertaining both seasoned enthusiasts as well as casual music lovers, the Golden State Pops Orchestra performs a wide range of music from Broadway hits and TV/film scores to standard classical orchestral pieces. Formed in 2002, the orchestra is currently the only year-round pops orchestra in the Los Angeles area.
Instrumentation: String quartet, woodwind quintet, brass quintet, up to a full symphony orchestra.
Number of musicians: 4-60
Great Notes Wind Quintet
Contact: Michelle Matsumune E-mail: greatnotes@greatnotes.com Web site:www.greatnotes.com
Bio: The Great Notes Wind Quintet can be seen performing throughout Southern California in a variety of venues - from a classical chamber music recitals to jazz at cocktail parties. The ensemble performs traditional quintet repetoire as well as forming smaller duos, trios and quartets for musical variety.
Instrumentation: Flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and French horn.
Bio: Pianist/composer Motoko Honda marries classical, jazz, avant-garde, and Pacific-Rim sounds with 21st century technology. She plays in collaborative efforts with musicians, improvisers, and multidisciplinary artists to create complex arrangements in a larger musical environment.
Instrumentation: Acoustic Piano with Electronics/Keyboard, Flute, Bass, Drum, Cello, Violin, Guitar, Saxophone
Bio: Yuko Inoue has been playing the marimba for more than 20 years to sold out concerts in Japan. She plays a 5 octave marimba, with 2 to 6 mallets. Her repertoire ranges from classical music to world music to contemporary new age. She has accompanied vocalists, percussion ensembles, choral groups, and orchestras throughout Asia, Europe, and the U.S.
Bio: Founded and directed by Philip Vaiman, a Russian-born violinist of international renown as a soloist and chamber performer, La Camerata embodies technical virtuosity, artistry and imagination. This chamber group explores different periods of time, genres, and cultural nuances while bringing together world class musicians.
Bio: The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra is widely recognized as one of the finest chamber orchestras in the world. Led by internationally renowned conductor and pianist Jeffrey Kahane, the 40-member ensemble serves local, national and international audiences through concerts, recordings, broadcasts and touring. LACO's touring repertoire spans four centuries, from Baroque to contemporary music. Committed to education and outreach, LACO also performs concerts for young people, families and non-traditional audiences.
Instrumentation: Full ensemble: strings - 8 first violins, 7 second violins, 4 violas, 4 cellos, 2 basses; winds - 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 norns, 2 trumpets; percussion, harp and keyboards. Various smaller ensembles comprise 2-39 of these players.
Bio: The Los Angeles Clarinet Choir is a group of accomplished adult clarinetists performing on soprano, sopranino, alto, bassethorn, bass and contrabass clarinets conducted by Margaret Thornhill. Their eclectic repertoire ranges from Debussy to Mozart, Roumanian folk dances to Klezmer, Grieg to Sousa. Experience the marvelous blend and sweet sonority of this ensemble.
Bio: The Los Angeles Flute Orchestra is comprised of flutists actively working as orchestral and recording musicians. In addition to playing classical, jazz and modern pieces, they also premiere original works written for the group by many local composers.
Instrumentation: Piccolo, C flute, alto flute, bass flute, contrabass flute
Bio: The Los Angeles Jewish Symphony specializes in Jewish music from Yiddish to Klezmer to Sephardic. They also perform other music from Beethoven to Bacharach. They are well known for their children's concerts and the audience-friendly approach of Artistic Director/Conductor Dr. Noreen Green.
Instrumentation: Strings, winds, brass, percussion, harp, piano and world instruments.
Bio: The Married Flutes have been in musical matrimony for over a decade. They met in Italy in the summer of 1990, and after traveling for several years have now settled in Los Angeles. The duo perform a rich variety of musical styles and have given recitals throughout the USA and UK.
Bio: Musica Angelica specializes in authentic, historically informed period instrument performances of music from the Renaissance and Baroque eras. Group sizes range from small chamber music ensembles to a Baroque orchestra of up to 25 members, choir and soloists.
Instrumentation: Violin, viola, violoncello, viola da gamba, lute, flute, oboe, bassoon, horn, trumpet, timpani, organ
Bio: OK Music's instrumentalists are trained in a wide range of styles, from experimental pop to classical Western, Arabic, and Indian music. As an ensemble, they are influenced by classical and minimalist styles and percussion-driven rhythm incorporating musical improvisation. Performances can include elements of audience participation, where listeners may suggest themes for the band to use as part of their improvisations.
Bio: The Quintessential Winds are a group of young professional musicians dedicated to expanding the traditional woodwind quintet repertoire by commissioning new works and expanding into other genres such as Latin, jazz, blues, classic rock, and popular standards. The quintet is also dedicated to reaching new audiences by playing in non-traditional venues, giving educational concerts to all ages, and encouraging and inspiring young musicians to get involved in chamber music.
Bio: David Rona’s mastery of the classical guitar allows him to showcase unique renditions of Bach as well as music from contemporary composers. His choice of music exhibits not only his talent but all the nuances of the classical guitar.
Bio: Playing in Los Angeles County for twenty years, David Rubinstein performs a large repertoire of classical piano music. His compelling performances feature Debussy, Schubert, and Bach as well as many others.
Bio: Meet L.A.'s most hyper-eclectic ensemble: 25 daring studio musicians, whose mission is to boldly go where no orchestra has gone before. These musical argonauts blend classical music, rock, jazz, hip-hop, and just about every other musical style, often enhancing their performance with an assortment of dancers, acrobats, pulp novel narrations, surprise guests and more. "The arrangements are nothing short of amazing." (Air Music); "a real hoot" (L.A. Times); "one of LA's top unsigned acts"(Music Connection Magazine); Winner! "Best Rock Opera of the Year" (L.A. Music Awards).
Instrumentation: 3 Vocals, 3 woodwinds all doublers (piccolo; flute; clarinet; bass clarinet; alto, tenor, & baritone sax), 2 French horns, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, 1 tuba, 1 guitar electric & acoustic (doubles, mandolin, sitar, pipa, banjo), 1 keyboards, 1 electric bass, 2 percussionist, (vibraphone, Marimba, xylophone, Timpani, wide array of ethnic and hand percussion), 1 drum set, 2-8 violins, 1-4 violas, 1-3 celli, and 1 upright bass.
Number of musicians: 10-35 Additional Equipment Available: P.A. system
Bio: String Theory Productions is a collaborative performance ensemble dedicated to creating multi-media innovative work. By combining music, movement, and sculptural long-string installations, each performance becomes a site specific visual soundtrack.
Instrumentation: Long-string sculptural installations, cello, guitar, electric bass, French horn, trumpet, percussion and vocals.
