Tetzlaff plays Beethoven with LACO

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) and new Music Director Jaime Martín presents the highly anticipated U.S. premiere of Albert Schnelzer’s Burn My Letters: Remembering Clara for three performances across the Southland on Friday, February 7, 8 pm, at Northridge’s The Soraya, Saturday, February 8, 8 pm, at Glendale’s Alex Theatre, and Sunday, February 9, 2020, 2 pm, at UCLA’s Royce Hall. The “well crafted” work (Irish Times), a LACO co-commission with RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, Lahti Symphony Orchestra and Gävle Symphony Orchestra, was inspired by the legacy of Clara Schumann and celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of this pivotal figure in Romantic music. Schnelzer, "one of Sweden’s foremost composers" (Classical Music Magazine, UK), is noted for his intensely personal, energetic and lyrical music. The program also features renowned German violinist Christian Tetzlaff on Beethoven’s Violin Concerto and concludes with Dvorák’s radiant Symphony No. 6.

Tetzlaff, applauded for his musical integrity and compelling interpretations, garnered exceptional praise for a previous performance of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto with the London Symphony Orchestra, which The Guardian's music critic hailed as, "the greatest performance of the work I’ve ever heard." He is noted for performing familiar works in a completely new light, frequently turns his attention to forgotten masterpieces and also attempts to bring important new works into the repertoire. Tetzlaff has an unusually extensive repertoire and performs approximately 100 concerts annually.

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO), ranked among the world’s top musical ensembles, marks an exciting new era in Southern California as it welcomes Jaime Martín in his debut year as Music Director. Martín builds upon LACO's rich legacy as a preeminent interpreter of historical masterworks and, with eight ASCAP Awards for Adventurous Programming, a champion of contemporary composers. Headquartered in the heart of the country's cultural capital, LACO is “more important with each passing year,” (Los Angeles Times), “America’s finest chamber orchestra” (Public Radio International) and “one of the world's great chamber orchestras" (KUSC Classical FM). Martín's appearance as LACO's Music Director Designate in early 2019 was described by the Los Angeles Times, as "a thrilling performance, and the orchestra played like it was having the time of its life," adding, "he will make fans very quickly." Overseas, he has been praised as "a visionary conductor, discerning and meticulous" (Platea Magazine), and London's The Telegraph said, "his infectious enjoyment of the music communicated to the orchestra and audience alike.” The Orchestra has made 32 recordings, including, most recently, a 2019 BIS Records release of works for violin and chamber orchestra that features Concertmaster Margaret Batjer and the world premiere recording of Pierre Jalbert’s Violin Concerto (a LACO co-commission). LACO, with offices located in downtown Los Angeles, has toured Europe, South America and Japan, and performed across North America.

Steinway is the official piano of Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra.

Concert Preludes, pre-concert talks held one hour before curtain and free for ticket holders, provide insights into the program's music and artists.

Tickets start at $28 and may be purchased online at laco.org or by calling LACO at 213 622 7001 x1. Discounted tickets are also available by phone for seniors 65 years of age and older and groups of 12 or more. Students with valid student ID may purchase discounted tickets ($8), based on availability.