Resident Chorus of Walt Disney Concert Hall
Acclaimed Music Director Grant Gershon Draws Season’s Repertoire from
Grammy-Nominated Chorus’s Treasure of Signature Works as well as
Block of Significant New Commissions
- 14 Performances Conducted by Gershon in Walt Disney Concert Hall;
- Bold Mix of Large-Scale Masterpieces for Symphonic Chorus and Captivating A Cappella Works;
- 4 World Premieres by Esa-Pekka Salonen, David Lang, Francisco Núñez and LAMC Swan Family Composer In Residence Shawn Kirchner – All Commissioned in Honor of 50th Season;
- 4 Major Choral Masterpieces – Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana with Guest Baritone José Adán Pérez and Los Angeles Children’s Chorus, Verdi’s Te Deum, Bach’s B Minor Mass and Handel’s Messiah, Presented a Record 52 Times by the Chorale to Date;
- Opening Night Multi-Media Spectacular September 22, 2013, including Compelling Historical Exhibition in Disney Hall Lobbies and Complimentary Post-Concert Champagne Toast for Entire Audience and Chorale;
- Special Anniversary Weekend Celebration January 25 and 26, 2014, Reprising Bach’s B Minor Mass, Performed at Chorale’s Inaugural Concert in January 1965, and also Featuring “Golden on Grand,” a Gala Evening at the Chorale’s Original Home – the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion – Celebrating 50 Years of Music;
- Musical Tribute to Morten Lauridsen, Composer Most Closely Identified with Chorale, March 16, 2014, and Screening of Documentary Film “Shining Night: A Portrait of Composer Morten Lauridsen” Followed by Conversation with Composer and Film Producer at Historic Alex Theatre on March 14, 2014;
- Concert Launching LA Phil’s Second Minimalist Jukebox Festival April 6, 2014;
- Participation in Noted City-Wide “Britten 100/LA: A Celebration” with Britten’s Beloved A Ceremony of Carols as part of Rejoice!, 1 of 4 Holiday Programs;
- Digital Downloads of 2 Concerts;
- Continued Focus on Award-Winning Education Outreach Programs – 25th Annual High School Choir Festival and Voices Within;
- Ravinia Festival Debut September 7, 2013;
- 3 Appearances with LA Philharmonic at Hollywood Bowl and 4 at Walt Disney Concert Hall;
A resident company of the Music Center of Los Angeles County, the Chorale continues to present “Listen Up!,” a series of lively pre-concert conversations providing insight into the evening’s program, with Gershon and KUSC Radio’s Alan Chapman.
In addition to presenting its own concert series, this season the Los Angeles Master Chorale appears on seven programs with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Hollywood Bowl engagements include Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection” conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas July 9, 2013, Verdi’s Aida led by Gustavo Dudamel August 11, 2013; and the Verdi Requiem, also conducted by Dudamel, August 13 and 15, 2013. At Disney Hall the Chorale joins the LA Philharmonic and Dudamel for the US premiere of The Last Days of Socrates, composed by Brett Dean, October 10-13, 2013, and Debussy’s Nocturnes, featuring the women of the Chorale, October 18 and 19, 2013. The Chorale and orchestra are also led by Esa-Pekka Salonen in the world premiere of Frank Zappa’s 200 Motels, October 23, 2013, and by Grant Gershon in Phillip Glass’ the CIVIL warS, the Rome Section, April 17 and 19, 2014.
Season Detailed
Expanding its reach with a significant pre-season appearance, the Los Angeles Master Chorale makes its Ravinia Festival debut, performing John Adams’ The Gospel According To The Other Mary with the Ravinia Festival Orchestra and the original cast, under Gershon’s baton, September 7, 2013. It is the oldest and one of the most prestigious outdoor music festivals in the country. In a separate Ravinia Festival engagement, Gershon, a tenor, sings the quartet version of David Lang’s the little match girl passion with soprano Elissa Johnston, his wife, mezzo-soprano Adriana Manfredi and bass-baritone Cedric Berry August 26, 2013.
Chorale’s Extensive Holiday Programming Opens with Two Matinees of “Festival of Carols” Ringing in the Season Saturday, December 7, and Saturday, December 14, 2013
Bach’s B Minor Mass Reprised for Pull-out-the-Stops Anniversary Weekend Celebration with Matinee and Evening Concerts Saturday, January 25, and Sunday, January 26, 2014, Plus “Golden on Grand,” a Gala Extravaganza
Season Continues with Tribute To Morten Lauridsen Sunday, March 16, 2014
Education Programs
The Los Angeles Master Chorale continues its award-winning in-school artists in residence program Voices Within, through which students learn collaborative and compositional skills by composing and performing original songs. The program has engaged more than 30,000 children, who have created more than 400 original songs and 3 oratorios, since its launch in 2001.
In addition to presenting its own concert series, this season the Master Chorale appears in seven programs with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Three Hollywood Bowl engagements with the orchestra include Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection” conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas July 9, 2013, Verdi’s Aida led by Gustavo Dudamel August 11, 2013, and the Verdi Requiem, also conducted by Dudamel, August 13 and 14, 2013. At Disney Hall the Chorale joins the LA Philharmonic and Dudamel for the US premiere of The Last Days of Socrates, composed by Brett Dean, October 10-13, 2013, and Debussy’s Nocturnes, featuring the women of the Chorale, October 18 and 19, 2013. The Chorale and orchestra are also led by Esa-Pekka Salonen in the world premiere of Frank Zappa’s 200 Motels, October 23, 2013, and by Grant Gershon in Phillip Glass’ the CIVIL warS, the Rome Section, April 17 and 19, 2014.
Ticket Information
For further information about the Los Angeles Master Chorale’s 2013½14 season at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, please call (213) 972-7282, or visit www.lamc.org.
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