A feast of pièces des résistances is found in this program lauding contributions to chamber music by women composers, thoughtfully curated by Director of Chamber Music Margaret Batjer. Discover the hidden treasure of Farrenc’s masterful Nonet and an innovative trio by Ngwenyama. Celebrate Clara Schumann‘s 200th birthday with her response to her spouse’s Three Romances and a LACO commissioned piece by Gibsonthat takes inspiration from it.
LOS ANGELES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
MARGARET BATJER Director of Chamber Music
PROGRAM
C. SCHUMANN Three Romances
S. GIBSON I do not want horses or diamonds
N. NGWENYAMA Down
F. MENDELSSOHN-HENSEL String Quartet in E-flat major
L. FARRENC Nonet, Op. 38