Bassist

Art of Elan’s popular downtown series returns to the Luce Loft with Downtown Sounds, an evening of thought-provoking new music that features the world premiere of works by Jory Herman (LA Phil bassist and composer) and Mason Bynes (multimedia composer), along with new music by trumpeter Steph Richards, drummer Andrew Munsey and others.

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Downtown Sounds

Luce Loft

LA Phil violin Jin-Shan Dai curates a wide-ranging program that offers the orchestra’s bass players a rare chance in the chamber music spotlight. Opening the night is the Concertino by Erwin Schulhoff, whose music blends the late-Romantic style of his mentor Dvořák with elements of post-WWI expressionism and even jazz. Prokofiev’s Quintet picks up that early-20th-century thread with unapologetic glee, chromaticism, and Stravinsky-inspired rhythmic flair. The second half of the concert pivots to one of Franz Schubert’s most popular and loved works, the leisurely and uplifting “Trout” Quintet.

Schubert and Prokofiev

Walt Disney Concert Hall

The secret sauce to what makes Dvořák’s G-major String Quintet so delectable is its incorporation of warm, hearty Bohemian folk elements as well as a rich and mighty double bass. While bass with string quartet is a less common chamber music combo, it’s certainly a satisfying choice for this work, giving it a greater, more robust range.

Bassist

Jory Herman

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 20, 2026

Dvořák & Shostakovich · Los Angeles Philharmonic

Past events

Nov 15, 2023

Downtown Sounds · California Festival

Feb 28, 2023

Schubert and Prokofiev · Los Angeles Philharmonic

Future and recently performed repertoire

Bass in String Quintet No. 2 by Dvořák

Los Angeles Philharmonic

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