The Nimbus Ensemble - An Adventurous Chamber Orchestra

Context and Creation

Insights into Artistry

Experience the unveiling of a thrilling new work at our spring concert, 8 pm Saturday, April 26 at the acoustically compelling Wilshire United Methodist Church. Liviu Marinescu’s Focus, written on commission from The Nimbus Ensemble, will be performed in its intended setting alongside his Morphing and Instant. The trilogy traverses a powerful musical landscape from this gifted Romanian émigré.

A late work from an earlier Romanian master, George Enescu’s 1954 Chamber Symphony receives its Los Angeles premiere on the same program. Taken together, these nuanced and sophisticated scores take us to the heart of a rich musical soil (consider that Bartók, Ligeti, Xenakis and Kurtág were all born there).

A privileged glimpse into the writing of Focus is available through our innovative video-log which explores Marinescu’s artistic vision and creative methods. These periodic installments chronicle the composer over time as his composition takes shape.

Enjoy this insightful series. Then come experience the concert with a deep understanding of this engaging artist’s mind and music.

The Nimbus Ensemble is nimble, new and necessary. A small chamber orchestra, it has ideas, a good place to play, a capable music director… — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times

…the Nimbus Ensemble is starting to make a notable contribution to musical life here. Music director Young Riddle intelligently offsets old music with the new — in some cases, very new… — Richard S. Ginell, Los Angeles Times

…rare chance to hear solid performances of Xenakis and Schoenberg. — Josef Woodard, Los Angeles Times

Composer Liviu Marinescu’s involvement is funded in part through Meet the Composer’s MetLife Creative Connections program.

Liviu Marinescu, composer

SPRING CONCERT

8 p.m., Saturday, April 26
NEW LOCATION!:
Wilshire United Methodist Church
4350 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles 90010

Liviu Marinescu

Focus (world premiere)

Instant (world premiere)

Morphing (U.S. premiere)

George Enescu

Chamber Symphony, Op. 33 (Los Angeles premiere)

Advance tickets available by calling The Nimbus Ensemble’s office at (818) 591-0232.
$30 advance; $35 at the door ($10 student w/I.D.)

Directions to church

VIDEO-LOG SERIES

An exploration of composer Liviu Marinescu’s vision in composing Focus.

This exciting new initiative affords us a special insight into the creative process through periodic installments covering a composition from inception to premiere.

1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11th
New installments will be posted every 48 hours between now and the concert! Come back often to view...

MEET THE COMPOSER

2 p.m., Saturday, March 22
private home, Beverly Hills

Hear Liviu Marinescu discuss his methods and materials in approaching his commission from The Nimbus Ensemble. Presentation, Q & A

Stay tuned for future presentations.

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