Delirium Musicum, the 21st-century musical phenomenon, ignites Los Angeles in 2026 at Zipper Hall. The fearless ensemble of 13 virtuosos breathes fire into works from the Baroque to the music of tomorrow, redefining classical music as the new red-hot experience. Celebrating their new Warner Classics album Cabinet of Curiosities, the program unfolds as an imaginative patchwork—an Advent calendar for listeners—where each piece opens a thrilling new window into another musical universe.
An evening of emotional depth and lyrical beauty — from Rachmaninov’s Piano Sonata No. 2 and Romances to the expressive works of Armenian composers including Khachaturian, Babajanyan, Tigranyan, Ayvazyan, Kanachyan, Chtchyan, and Melikyan.
ARMINE VARDANYAN (vocal)
KHACHIK ANDREASYAN (piano)
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Los Angeles. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hip-Hop at Zipper Concert Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Los Angeles. Get your tickets now to discover the best of Anime at Zipper Concert Hall at The Colburn School under the gentle glow of candlelight.
This Valentine’s weekend, celebrate music born of joy and devotion. Critically acclaimed composer Michael Abels unveils the world premiere of Meraki, a work inspired by doing something with joy and the love artists bring to their craft, created with passion and care. Fauré’s Pelléas et Mélisande shimmers with longing and delicate intimacy, a portrait of love’s tender complexities. The evening crescendos with the rare artistry of Fazıl Say, also a celebrated composer, stepping into the spotlight as pianist in Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 — a masterpiece of drama, intensity, and brilliance.
On Sunday, February 22, 2026, the LACC community will gather at Zipper Hall to celebrate four decades of music and the thousands of young people whose lives have been shaped by LACC. The evening includes: a powerful anniversary concert in Zipper Hall featuring choristers and alumni, a celebratory sponsor dinner at Vespaio, and an exciting live and silent auction.
Camerata Pacifica artists are representative of the world’s finest, bringing to our stage their highly individual personalities for dynamic performances of music that span the huge, eclectic range of the chamber music repertoire
Dring – Trio for Flute, Oboe and Piano
Bruce – Wind Quintet Premiere
Chaminade – Thème varié, Op. 89
Dvořák/ arr. Jolley – Piano Quintet (Sextet) No. 2 in A Major, Op. 81
Performers: Sébastian Jacot, Nicholas Daniel, Jose Franch-Ballester, Eleni Katz, Ben Goldscheider, Irina Zahharenkova
Tesserae Baroque presents the Los Angeles premiere of Meera Kahe, a new cantata by Reena Esmail, featuring baroque violin, baroque flute, baroque cello, harpsichord, tabla, and Hindustani vocalist Saili Oak. Last season, the Eaton Fire made it impossible for us to prepare the full work, but now we’re back and ready to share Meera Kahe in its entirety!
Distinguished guest conductor Dinis Sousa leads a program of brilliance and transformation, marking Huang Ruo’s LACO debut with The Tipping Point, a powerful reflection on the beauty and fragility of nature. The extraordinary Isabelle Faust, one of the world’s most celebrated violinists, brings rare artistry to Schumann’s deeply moving Violin Concerto, a monumental highlight for LACO. The evening closes with Mendelssohn’s radiant Symphony No. 4, the “Italian”—a triumphant finale to an unmissable event.
From La Scala to the Met, this sought-after soprano has proven herself to be one of today’s most brilliant young stars. Indulge in what The Guardian calls a “diamond-bright and pitch perfect voice” as Nadine Sierra, in collaboration with pianist Bryan Wagorn, takes us on a musical journey through a dazzling assortment of songs and arias.
Beethoven Sonata in C Minor, Op. 13, “Pathetique” Sponsored by Albert & Lisa Cosand Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 27, No. 1, “Sonata quasi una fantasia” Sponsored by Stanley & Judith Farrar Sonata in A-flat Major, Op. 26 Sponsored by Joan Davidson in Memory of Lorna Hedges Sonata in F Minor, Op. 57, “Appassionata” Sponsored by David & Leslie Dodson
Acclaimed for her luminous tone and expressive insight, Anne Akiko Meyers brings extraordinary depth to the West Coast premiere of Eric Whitacre’s THE PACIFIC HAS NO MEMORY, a meditation on resilience in the wake of the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. She also soars in Vaughan Williams’s beloved The Lark Ascending, a timeless ode to lyricism and light. Music Director Jaime Martín unveils Juhi Bansal’s celebratory new work for Sound Investment’s 25th anniversary, followed by the searing intensity of Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony and the sparkling brilliance of Prokofiev’s “Classical” Symphony. A program of passion, poetry, power, and unforgettable resonance.
Sonata in D Major, Op. 10, No. 3 Sponsored by Diane Boss Sonata in F-sharp Major, Op. 78, “à Thérèse” Sponsored by Marty Coffey Sonata in A Major, Op. 101 Sponsored by David Robertson & Nancy Alex
Beethoven – Sonata in A Major, Op. 2, No. 2
De Mey – Musique de Table
Bunch – Transcontinental for Violin and Percussion Quartet
D. Shostakovich/Derevyanko – Symphony No. 15 for piano trio and percussion
Performers: Paul Huang, Ani Aznavoorian, Gilles Vonsattel, Ji Hye Jung, Ayano Kataoka, Svet Stoyanov, Jason Treuting
This program lives in the glow of Classical clarity and modern invention. Music Director Jaime Martín leads LACO through Mozart’s luminous Haffner Symphony, whose pristine structures and joyful grace epitomize Classical brilliance. The concert also features the world premiere of Christopher Cerrone’s new Double Concerto, a boldly inventive work performed by violinist Anthony Marwood and cellist Coleman Itzkoff, offering a fresh voice in contemporary concerto writing. Finally, Tchaikovsky’s enchanting Mozartiana transforms Mozart’s style through romantic, late-19th-century colors—melding reverence with imaginative reinterpretation. A radiant celebration bridging tradition and innovation.
Fresh from their acclaimed performance last season, Les Talens Lyrique is back with Handelian Heroes, a cornucopia of musical delights starring countertenor Key'mon Murrah in his first LAO appearance since The Last Dream of Frida and Diego in 2023. Conductor/founder Christophe Rousset leads the acclaimed Paris-based chamber ensemble, known worldwide for their performances of celebrated Baroque masterpieces as well as rediscovered musical treasures.