Valley Symphony Orchestra (Los Angeles) Explained

The Valley Symphony Orchestra in Los Angeles, California is a community college symphonic orchestra that is associated with Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC). The current music director of the orchestra is Michael H. Arshagouni, who assumed the helm of the orchestra for the 2009/10 season. Dr. Arshagouni is also the current chair of the LAVC Department of Music.

The orchestra was founded in 1992 by Robert Chauls, a professor at LAVC to be a community orchestra of professionals and students.[1] The regular performance venue is the Main stage Theatre at LAVC.

Los Angeles Philharmonic cellist Stephen Custer and violinistLawrence Sonderling have been regular guest performers.[1]

Lynn Angebranndt of the Kadima String Quartet is the principal cellist. The past concertmaster was Rochelle Abramson, a first violinist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic.[2]

On October 13, 2007, guest pianist Neil Galanter played the symphony's first concert of the 2007–2008 season.[3]

Repertoire

The VSO's 2009/10 season included the following repertoire:

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sounds of Valley's Symphony Orchestra: Our own VSO is a community treasure and the finest sound around. . Kathy Arellano . 2005-04-06. 2008-06-21 . Valley Star On-line. Los Angeles Valley College.
  2. Web site: Musician Details: Rochelle Abramson . 2007-10-16. Los Angeles Philharmonic.
  3. Web site: Valley Symphony Orchestra 07-08 season First Subscription Concert, Neil Galanter, guest pianist. 2007-10-16. Calendar listing. Zvents.com. https://archive.today/20130210013440/http://www.zvents.com/los-angeles-ca/events/show/80503620-valley-symphony-orchestra-07-08-season-first-subscription-concert-neil-galanter-guest-pianist. 2013-02-10. dead.