Matthew Halls to Lead LA Chamber Orchestra in Baroque Conversations Concert, 2/12

Oregon Bach Festival Music Director/harpsichordist Matthew Halls, hailed as "a fresh and forceful talent" whose "music-making is strongly and clearly sculpted" (The Times, London), makes his debut on Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's popular Baroque Conversations series following his critically acclaimed conducting debut on its orchestral series last season, on Thursday, February 12, 2015, 7 pm, at Zipper Hall in downtown Los Angeles. From the harpsichord, Halls leads Rebel's Les Élémens, Telemann's Don Quixote Suite and Bach's Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068. A complimentary wine reception for all ticket holders begins at 6 pm.

Halls first came to prominence as a keyboard player and early music conductor, but he is now, in his thirties, better known for his dynamic and intelligent work with major symphony orches¬tras and opera companies, as well as for his probing and vibrant inter¬pretations of music of all periods. His numerous international engage¬ments have included appearances with the Cleveland and Salzburg Mozarteum orchestras, BBC Scottish and Frankfurt Radio symphonies, and the Seattle and Melbourne symphony orchestras, among others. 2014 marked his first season as artistic director of the prestigious Oregon Bach Festival.

LACO's highly regarded five-concert "Baroque Conversations" series, now in its ninth year, explores the genesis of orchestral repertoire from early Baroque schools through the pre-classical period. In signature LACO style, each concert host shares insights into the music and invites questions from the audience, providing an in-depth look at the music being presented as well as an opportunity to get to know LACO artists on a more personal level.

Subscriptions to all five "Baroque Conversations" concerts ($250) are available by calling LACO at 213 622 7001. Tickets for individual concerts (beginning at $56) are available online at laco.org, by calling LACO at 213 622 7001, or at the venue box office on the night of the concert, if tickets remain. Discounted tickets are also available by phone for groups of 12 or more. College students may purchase student rush tickets ($12), based on availability, at the box office the day of the concert.

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