Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra

The Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra (LAV) is an instrumental ensemble based in Los Angeles, California, committed to the support and advocacy of music education in schools and the community. Its current music director is conductor Carlo Ponti.[1] The orchestra donates 100 percent of net revenues from its subscription performances to advance music education.[2]

The Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra in concert

History

Conductor Carlo Ponti founded the orchestra in December 2013.[3] The orchestra's debut was at Napa Valley Festival del Sole in July 2014.[4][5]

Composition

The orchestra currently features only strings, and consists of two sections of six violins each, four violas, four cellos and two basses.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Home - Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra". Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  2. ↑ "Giving 100% - Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra". Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  3. ↑ "Who we are - Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra". Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  4. ↑ Sweeney, Cynthia. "Ponti debuts new orchestra at Lincoln Theater". The Weekly Calistogan. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  5. ↑ Keolker, James. "Opera Gala provides a grand finale for Festival del Sole 2014". Napa Valley Register. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  6. ↑ "The Orchestra - Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra". Retrieved 7 November 2014.