 he Los Angeles
Collaboration strives to inspire and educate audiences with distinctive
programs of original arrangements and classical music. They seek to incorporate
their faith in God and their classical training into the music they bring to
churches, schools and concert halls. Their mission includes collaborating with
other musicians and educating the next generation of musicians.
BIOGRAPHY
The Los Angeles Collaboration was formed by pianist Duane Funderburk and
violinist Alex Russell in 2000. They give approximately 50 performances
annually, both in duo recitals and as soloists with orchestra. Their music
spans a wide spectrum of styles, including classical, sacred, Broadway, and
other American music repertoire. Most distinctive about their performances is
the presentation of their original arrangements and orchestrations.
International appearances include performances with the Armenian Philharmonic
Orchestra in Yerevan, Armenia and with chamber orchestras in Canada, Korea,
Lithuania, Sweden, and Ukraine. Additionally, the duo has performed in Shanghai
and Beijing, China and in London, England and recently accepted invitations to
give performances in Singapore and in Sydney, Australia. Appearances in the
United States in 2008 include presentations and concerts at the International
Arts Movement Conference and Museum of Biblical Art in New York City.
The Los Angeles Collaboration is a member of Chamber Music America.
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