This was the blurb which introduced the concert:
“Be there for a triumphant return and an auspicious introduction! MacArthur 'Genius Grant' recipient Alisa Weilerstein, graduated from Columbia University in Russian history, brings a depth of understanding to the concerto Shostakovich originally wrote for the great cellist Rostropovich. LACO principal Kenneth Munday introduces you to a novel bassoon concerto performed with Florey's avant-garde silent film. The music is the creation of talented USC graduate Hugo Gonzalez-Pioli - another LACO first”.The evening's program included:Jeffrey Kahane, conductorAlisa Weilerstein, celloKenneth Munday, bassoonBEETHOVEN - Coriolan Overture, Op. 62HUGO GONZALEZ-PIOLI - The Love of Zero (Bassoon Concerto with Robert Florey's 1927 short silent film) (US ...