Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra conducted by Carlo Ponti with Piano Soloist HyeJin Park and Italian Tenor Pasquale Esposito with encore song dedicated to Sophia Loren at Theatre Raymond Kabbaz

The Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra conducted by Carlo Ponti
Friday, May 17th, 2024 at 8:00pm: “Symphonic Sensations”
Gates at 7:00pm for cash bar and baguette sandwiches.
Students/Senior Tickets: $35.
Regular Admission Tickets: $45.

The Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra (LAV) is a dynamic ensemble devoted to the advocacy and support of music education, and all proceeds from this concert support music education in Southern California. Founded in 2013 by Maestro Carlo Ponti, the orchestra is formed with the most talented musicians in the United States and is built on the core belief that an orchestra serves as a unique educational resource. ...

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The Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra conducted by Carlo Ponti
Friday, May 17th, 2024 at 8:00pm: “Symphonic Sensations”
Gates at 7:00pm for cash bar and baguette sandwiches.
Students/Senior Tickets: $35.
Regular Admission Tickets: $45.

The Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra (LAV) is a dynamic ensemble devoted to the advocacy and support of music education, and all proceeds from this concert support music education in Southern California. Founded in 2013 by Maestro Carlo Ponti, the orchestra is formed with the most talented musicians in the United States and is built on the core belief that an orchestra serves as a unique educational resource.

Consistent with LAV's mission, each concert showcases a promising young artist on the rise, demonstrating the value of music education and inspiring young musicians everywhere to reach new heights. For this concert on May 17th, the award-winning South Korean pianist Hye Jin Park, currently an Artist Diploma Candidate at the Colburn Conservatory of Music takes the stage to perform W.A. Mozart’s Piano Concerto no. 12.

The evening promises a rich variety of orchestral works performed by the professional orchestra, including one of three piano compositions written by French composer and pianist Eric Satie, W.A. Mozart’s Piano Concerto no. 12, and L. Janáček’s Idyll for String Orchestra.

The performance culminates as world-class tenor Pasquale Esposito delivers a rendition of the beloved Italian song "O Sole Mio." The song will be specially dedicated to Sophia Loren, who is anticipated to be in attendance. Ms. Loren stands as one of the most celebrated actresses in the international film industry. With a career that spans over six decades, she continues to captivate audiences with her enduring elegance and acting prowess. Esposito's tribute to Loren will be a highlight of the night, adding an extra layer of glamour and emotion to the event.


“SYMPHONIC SENSATIONS” ON MAY 17th

Celebrate the conclusion of an exciting season with masterpieces by Eric Satie, Leos Janaceck, and W.A Mozart’s Piano Concerto no. 12 in A Major, with emerging young piano virtuosa Hye Jin Park debuting with the Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra!

“Symphonic Sensations” Program
E. Satie – Gymnopedie no. 3

W.A. Mozart – Piano Concerto no. 12 in A Major, K.414

Hye Jin Park, piano soloist

L. Janaceck – Idyll for String Orchestra



About the Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra

Reflecting its mission to serve as a catalyst in advocating and supporting music education in schools and in the community, the Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra allocates all net profit from this concert towards the advancement and support of music education programs in schools in Southern California.

LAV is the only professional orchestra in the United States to offer aspiring young soloists the opportunity to rehearse and perform with the most talented musicians in the country. Access to a professional orchestra allows the next generation of aspiring talent to see how the pros work on their craft and pushes them to aspire to greater heights, bringing a professional career into focus.

Carlo Ponti is the conductor and founder of the Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra, prior to which he was the music director and principal conductor of the San Bernardino Symphony, and Associate Conductor of the Russian National Orchestra.

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