BY RYAN LUÉVANO Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra is Los Angeles’ newest orchestra that braves new works and classics too. The orchestra was formed as a conductorless ensemble to foster a collaborative process for the musicians without the autocracy of a conductor. The ensemble seeks to make music available to all the communities of Los Angeles with their ‘pay what […]

THE PASADENA SYMPHONY: IN REHEARSAL Overture In the Italian Style, Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5 “Turkish”, and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 “Scottish” BY RYAN M. LUÉVANO It’s been an exciting week for the Pasadena Symphony as they rehearse for their upcoming concert on Saturday, March 18th 2017 at Ambassador Auditorium. This week they were visited by two guests to be […]

THE PASADENA SYMPHONY: IN REHEARSAL Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique” and Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 BY RYAN M. LUÉVANO There’s no audience in the vast auditorium and not a tuxedo in sight. The orchestra files in wearing their street clothes from a long day of teaching, practicing, performing in studio and whatever else occupies […]