LA Philharmonic Artists and Talon Smith Perform Brahms Trio, Chopin, + More

Twenty-year-old Talon Smith will also premiere his newly published composition "24 Preludes" for solo piano, showcasing his unique voice, mastery of the piano, and ability to evoke emotion through music.

Smith will also perform his interpretations of beautiful, exciting, and timeless masterpieces by Chopin, Ravel, and Stravinsky.

P ROGRAM:
- Frederic Chopin: Ballade in G minor, Op. 23
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata in E major, Op. 109
- Igor Stravinsky: 4 Etudes, Op. 7
- Maurice Ravel: Gaspard de la nuit, M. 55
- Talon Smith: 24 Preludes, Op. 1

First prints of Talon Smith's 24 Preludes will be available for purchase at the concert.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS:

Boris Allakhverdyan, Principal Clarinet of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, is a highly sought-after soloist and chamber musician. He has won numerous awards and has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras. The New York Times called his performance "inspired," "gorgeous," and "superlative," and the Los Angeles Times praised his "energetic, vibrant solos."

Ben Hong, Associate Principal Cello of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, has gained a reputation as one of the most accomplished cellists of his generation, with a powerful and expressive sound. He performs frequently as a soloist and as a member of chamber music ensembles. Ben Hong has collaborated with such artists as Emanuel Ax, Yefim Bronfman, and Lang Lang. Hong was the featured soloist on the soundtrack of the DreamWorks Pictures movie The Soloist, released on the Deutsche Gramophone label.

Talon Smith is a twenty-year-old American virtuoso pianist and composer that has already won Gold at the Gina Bachauer International Junior Piano Competition. He has won many top prizes-1st place almost exclusively-in over 40 solo, concerto, and composition competitions. Talon Smith has performed around the US and Europe and is described as "a master pianist with an old soul" by Gramophone and "an immensely musical pianist with great imagination" by Polish Radio ll.

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Category: Live Music | Classical

Artists: Boris Allakhverdyan (Principal Clarinet LA Phil), Ben Hong (Associate Principal Cello LA Phil), Talon Smith (Pianist and Composer)