Saturday, July 27, 2019

John Malveaux: YOLA National Festival Symphony Orchestra, Disney Concert Hall




John Malveaux of 
writes:

Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA) Festival is a 13-day orchestra festival that brings together young musicians from El Sistema-inspired programs nationwide, providing them with world music instruction and mentorship. The program, including travel, lodging, and all instruction, is entirely free for participants. July 26, 2019, I attended the FREE YOLA National Festival Symphony Orchestra concert at Disney Concert Hall. See pic 1-program.  Audience response first reached a significant standing ovation after Roderick Cox conducted Florence Price Symphony No. 1 Allegro ma non troppo and accelerated  during the final three pieces conducted by Gustavo Dudamel. During the garden reception following the concert, I met Mr. and Mrs. Liburd from Atlanta whose daughter Danielle Liburd (from the Atlanta Music Project) is a member of YOLA National Festival Symphony Orchestra. See pic 2-Mr. & Mrs.  Liburd with Leni Boorstin, Senior Advisor, External Affairs, LA Philharmonic Association. See pic 3 Cellist Danielle Liburd (right) with her little sister. Danielle is looking forward to a performance in Scotland later this year and she plans to attend Georgia State University.

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