Asia America Symphony 2010 Season
David Benoit, Music Director & Conductor
Saturday February 20, 2010 – 8:00 PM
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion
Rolling Hills Estates, California
An Evening With Ben Hong
Assistant Principal Cellist,
Los Angeles Philharmonic
THE DAVID BENOIT TRIO
David Benoit, piano
David Hughes, bass
Jamey Tate, drums
Musicians of the ASIA AMERICA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Yun Tang, violin Darryl Tanikawa, clarinet
As assistant principal cellist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and featured cello soloist, music technical advisor and teacher on the soundtrack of the DreamWorks film “The Soloist,” BEN HONG is one of the most sought after cellist in the country. Along with premiering Tan Dun's "Crouching Tiger Concerto” with the LA Phil at the Hollywood Bowl, he has collaborated with such artists as Emanuel Ax, Yefim Bronfman, Lynn Harrell, Lang Lang, Bobby McFerrin, Christopher O'Riley, Sir Simon Rattle, Shanghai String Quartet, and Esa-Pekka Salonen. Ben will present a diverse program of “Classical and Jazz” with the David Benoit Trio and members of our own Asia America Symphony Orchestra.
Other selections to be announced from the stage
This concert co-sponsored by the ASIA AMERICA SYMPHONY GUILD
Saturday March 20, 2010 – 8:00 PM
Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion
Rolling Hills Estates, California
Electric Violin & Er-hu virtuoso
Meg Okura
THE DAVID BENOIT TRIO
David Benoit, piano
David Hughes, bass
Jamey Tate, drums
A native of Japan, composer, Er-hu player and premier jazz violinist, MEG OKURA has appeared in over fifty albums, movie soundtracks, television, and music videos. Juilliard trained, and now a resident of New York, Ms. Okura has performed with musical icons such as David Bowie, Mary J. Blige, Michael Brecker, Philip Glass, Ziggy Marley, Lee Konitz, Lenny Kravitz, Kanye West and others. Leading the virtuosi group, the Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble, she is inventing and defining “world chamber jazz” today. Performing together for the first time with the David Benoit Trio, this concert will invigorate your musical senses and is one not to be missed.
Other selections to be announced from the stage
This concert co-sponsored by the ARATANI FOUNDATION
Sunday April 18, 2010 – 7:00 PM
James R. Armstrong Theatre
Torrance, California
ASIA AMERICA YOUTH ORCHESTRA
David Benoit, Music Director & Conductor
Joe Marino, Assistant Conductor
In its 9th successful season, the ASIA AMERICA YOUTH ORCHESTRA (AAYO) will feature the debut and world premiere performance of David Benoit’s new composition - composed specifically for AAYO - “Native Californian”, which spotlights many members of the orchestra in a variety of musical styles. Also featured in this concert are AAYO violin virtuosos ELEANOR DUNBAR and JESSIE CHEN featured soloists performing Bach’s Double Violin Concerto.
- Bizet: Overture from “William Tell”
- Bach: Double Concerto #1, in B Minor, 1st movement, Op. 104 Benoit: Beat Street
- Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite #1
- Junior division winner of the 8th Annual International Composition for Orchestra Competition
- Benoit: Native Californian (World Premiere)
This concert co-sponsored by SUPERVISOR DON KNABE’S ARTS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Saturday June 5, 2010 - 8:00 PM
Aratani Japan America Theatre
Japanese American Cultural and Community Center, Los Angeles
A Night At The Movies
ASIA AMERICA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
David Benoit, Music Director & Conductor
Special guest: Dave Koz
Platinum-selling artist, humanitarian, entrepreneur, radio host, and instrumental music advocate, six-time Grammy® nominee, DAVE KOZ will join Music Director & Conductor David Benoit and the ASIA AMERICA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA performing music from his “At The Movies” CD. A 2009 recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Dave Koz has played with such musical luminaries as Burt Bacharach, Ray Charles, Natalie Cole, Celine Dion, Kenny Loggins, U2, Barry Manilow, Michael McDonald, Luther Vandross and Rod Stewart. Also featured on this concert, the fantastic music of John Williams!
This concert co-sponsored by TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.