Hidden Treasure

I attended a performance of the Los Angeles Pops Orchestra June 23 at the Biltmore Bowl in the Biltmore Hotel. It was a wonderful evening of musical entertainment.

The orchestra, conducted by Carlo Spiga, played several distinctive selections, and delightful singer/TV star Ann Jillian performed during the second half of the program. I was lucky enough to be made aware of this orchestra through a friend; The Times seems to seldom mention it.

It seems to me that Los Angeles has the population and potential to achieve the equivalency of the Boston Pops right here. If more people knew about the Los Angeles Pops Orchestra, I’m sure they would rather attend the concerts in person instead of sitting home and watching the Boston Pops on TV! GAIL BELL

Los Angeles