Schick’s career at the forefront of contemporary classical music has been defined by major journeys, notably along the California coast.
The founder of L.A. new-music group Wild Up leads a spirited concert of Americana, including Jeff Midkiff’s Mandolin Concerto.
The LA Phil features Esa-Pekka Salonen’s Karawane and Maurice Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé.
The contemporary ensemble brings in composers from diverse backgrounds and practices, which creates its own challenges.