“Guido Lamell, Music Director of the Santa Monica Symphony, and for over 40 years a violinist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, passed away on July 13 after suffering a heart attack,” writes Anthony Brown in Friday’s (7/23) Musical America (subscription required). He was 68. “Lamell … had been conductor of Santa Monica’s historic community orchestra since 2012…. Born and raised in Santa Monica, Lamell commenced violin studies at the age of six before earning his Master’s in violin and conducting from the University of Michigan…. Lamell joined the LA Phil in 1979…. He had previously spent two years as Associate Concertmaster of the Louisville Orchestra and one year as Concertmaster of the Mexico City Philharmonic…. In addition to his regular concertizing, Lamell found time to teach in local schools and coach both orchestras and conductors as a part of the LA Phil’s Learning Programs…. He was a regular fixture as part of the LA Phil’s chamber music series…. Lamell made his conducting debut in 1988 with the Topanga Philharmonic Orchestra and became its Music Director in 1990…. Lamell was credited with revitalizing the Santa Monica Symphony, expanding the repertoire, and presenting world premiere performances… Notable Southern California premieres included Benjamin Boone’s Waterless Music: A Drought Symphony.”
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