The 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
Friday, May 17th, 2024 at 8:00pm: “Symphonic Sensations”
Theatre Raymond Kabbaz (TRK) presents the Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra (LAV) conducted by Carlo Ponti, and featuring emerging talent on the piano, Hye Jin Park. Special guests include world-class Italian tenor Pasquale Esposito performing a rendition of the classic Italian song 'O Sole Mio', dedicated to Sophia Loren, who is anticipated to be in attendance.
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.
Maestro Ponti attests “potentially having my mother, Sophia Loren, in the audience makes this concert infinitely more special; her presence is not just inspiring—it truly enhances the magic of the music we create."
PROGRAM “Symphonic Sensations”
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
This event is made possible with support from the Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra, Jose Iturbi Foundation, TV5Monde and KCRW.
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