Orchestra Nova LA News
ORCHESTRA NOVA LA WOWS AT ITS PREMIERE CONCERT
“…The orchestra also rose to the bar set by [Karolina] Protsenko, playing with finesse and deep focus as they were led though the movements by the sensitivity and fire of Maestro Shulman’s baton. Ms. Protsenko commented afterwards that, during rehearsals, she had turned to the Maestro and asked if the orchestra could play the allegros even a little faster. “It happened twice,” she confessed with a good-natured giggle and in complete camaraderie with her fellow musicians. “And, yes, they did.” Later, Board President Lee noted that the musicians’ ever-increasing “enthusiasm and skill have allowed us to play pieces we never would have considered a few years ago.”
Which brings us back to the motives for the new name and image of this decades-old orchestra. There were a few reasons, as explained by Mr. Lee. The orchestra has long since expanded its membership beyond the old requirement of being medical doctors, and includes musicians from all walks of life ranging from college students to grandparents. Maestro Shulman, along with the board, have been deeply committed to highlighting composers, compositions, and musicians that are new, obscure, or lesser known – a boon to the music world and a huge service to the community at large. It was time for this group — 2020’s Best Community Orchestra (American Prize) with Maestro Shulman awarded Honorable Mention in Conducting, and a participant in the new statewide California Festival this month that showcases new works – to level up its profile and fundraising abilities with a fresh new name befitting the fresh and refreshing image of this local Los Angeles treasure.”
— Fiona Nagle, PhD., Culver City Crossroads
THE UKRAINIAN CULTURE CENTER PRESENTS “SING FOR UKRAINE”
“The Ukrainian National Choir of California and Orchestra Nova LA, under the direction of Maestro Greg Hallick, present Sing for Ukraine, a fundraising concert to aid Ukraine…
…As war continues to ravage our homeland, we are performing this “SING FOR UKRAINE” program to raise awareness of the war’s injustice, the extreme hardships placed upon our brothers and sisters in the civilian population and to raise much needed funds to assist our country’s medical and military needs.”