K. Eugene Shutler has been named President of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO), one of the nation’s leading orchestras renowned for its wide-ranging repertoire and adventurous commissioning initiatives. The Santa Monica resident, who joined LACO’s Board in 2002, assumed the post in July 2011.
Michael Rosen, LACO’s immediate past president, who served as president for four years, has been appointed Chairman. Rosen (a Los Angeles resident) is principal and chief investment officer at Angeles Investment Advisors.
In addition, three new members have joined LACO’s Board of Directors – Roberto Apelfeld (Santa Monica), head of International Risk Management and Portfolio Risk Analysis at Western Asset Management Company, Dana Newman (Altadena), a partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, and Jamie Ohl (Los Angeles), president of Wilshire Funds Management.
“Gene and Michael are visionary leaders,†says LACO Executive Director Rachel Fine. “Their keen business acumen and deep commitment to LACO provide a solid foundation critical to the Orchestra’s continued growth and success.â€
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO), proclaimed “America’s finest chamber orchestra†by Public Radio International, has established itself among the world’s top musical ensembles. Since 1997, LACO has performed under the baton of acclaimed conductor and pianist Jeffrey Kahane, hailed by critics as “visionary†and “a conductor of uncommon intellect, insight and musical integrity†with “undeniable charisma.†Under Kahane’s leadership, the Orchestra maintains its status as a preeminent interpreter of historical masterworks and a champion of contemporary composers.
