The Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra (also known as LAV) is an instrumental ensemble of professional musicians based in Los Angeles, California, committed to the support and advocacy of music education in schools and the community. LAV supports music education through collaborative partnerships with the community, schools, agencies and other arts organizations and by donating 100 percent of net revenues from its subscription performances to advance music education. LA_Virtuosi_in_Concert

History

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founded the orchestra in December 2013. The ensemble debuted at Napa Valley Festival del Sole in July 2014. LAV's ninth concert season (2023–24) is currently being performed in Los Angeles, California under

, music and artistic director.

Composition

The Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra is an orchestra of professional musicians; its sizes ranges from 22 strings to a full orchestra of about 45 musicians, depending on the works performed.

References

{{authority control Musical groups from Los Angeles Musical groups established in 2013 Non-profit organizations based in Los Angeles 2013 establishments in California Arts organizations established in 2013 Orchestras based in California