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hcsstt.blogspot.com
The page discusses Yo-Yo Ma performing at the inaugural stage with a carbon-fiber cello by Luis and Clark. It mentions Ma may use a Luis and Clark cello if weather warrants and notes he also has a 1733 Montagnana cello worth more than $2 million. It lists other performers and the use of carbon instruments by the Joint Service Orchestra.
scena.org
The article reports that Hilary Hahn will perform the world premiere of Jennifer Higdon’s Violin Concerto with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Mario Venzago, at the Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis on February 6–7. The program also includes Weber’s Overture to Der Freischütz and Schumann’s Symphony No. 4, with ticket prices ranging from $16 to $68.
eastbaytimes.com
The East Bay Times reports the Oakland East Bay Symphony’s concert “A Global Celebration” features the world premiere of Nolan Gasser’s World Concerto for Cello and Orchestra with Maya Beiser as soloist. The event is scheduled for January 23 at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, with a second performance in San Francisco, and notes Gasser’s diverse musical background and other commissions.
nytimes.com
The New York Times article discusses a carbon-fiber cello created by Luis Leguia and Luis and Clark for Yo-Yo Ma, noting its temperature- and humidity-resistance. It mentions Ma's other instrument, a 1733 Montagnana, and credits performers John Williams, Itzhak Perlman, Gabriela Montero, and Anthony McGill, as well as the Joint Service Orchestra string players.