L.A. Chamber Orchestra receives $1 million, then $1 million more

L.A. Orchestra Receives Largest Gift In Its History
In this Oct. 29, 2011 photo, conductor Gustavo Dudamel rehearses the Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles at YOLA EXPO Center Chamber Orchestra in Choral Hall at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. The YOLA EXPO Center Chamber Orchestra is the third and newest ensemble of YOLA at EXPO. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
In this Oct. 29, 2011 photo, conductor Gustavo Dudamel rehearses the Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles at YOLA EXPO Center Chamber Orchestra in Choral Hall at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. The YOLA EXPO Center Chamber Orchestra is the third and newest ensemble of YOLA at EXPO. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra has received a hefty stocking stuffer this season in the form of a monetary gift from Terri and Jerry Kohl. The couple's $1-million challenge gift is the largest in the organization's history, according to orchestra leaders.

The Kohls are the founders of Brighton Collectibles, the Southern California retailer of women's accessories. LACO said the challenge grant -- given with a request for a matching gift -- has already been met by two anonymous donations totaling an additional $1 million. The orchestra said the $2 million will establish Cornerstone Campaign, a major gifts and endowment initiative.

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