The Irvine-based orchestra celebrates the United States’ 250th anniversary with a season planned by new music director, Alexander Shelley.
Five world premieres of the Feb. 3 concert ranged from small etudes to an inventive piano concerto.
The program, created in collaboration with Ruckus, features works from early in the American Republic to comment on issues of today.
The orchestra amplifies its outreach and partnering programs while producing five engaging concerts.
Staged among giant sculptures at The Broad, Cornelius Cardew’s large-scale work was a curious encounter.