Los Angeles Master Chorale Unveils 2022-23 Season
By David SalazarThe Los Angeles Master Chorale has announced its 2022-23 season.
“The Master Chorale’s 2022-23 season reflects the broad range and significance of choral music as a means for human expression,” said Jean Davidson, President & CEO, in an official statement. “From classical masterpieces to new works from today’s leading composers, this season is a testament to how choral music transcends time, place and boundaries, uniting us in our shared humanity.”
The season kicks off with a performance of Haydn’s “Creation.” Grant Gershon conducts.
Performance Dates: Oct. 8 & 9, 2022
Grant Gershon will lead a performance of Schütz’s “Musikalische Exequien,” which will feature 24 singers.
Performance Dates: Nov. 20, 2022
Audiences will get a taste of holiday favorites for the “Festival of Carols” concert which will feature 62 singers under Gershon.
Performance Dates: Dec. 10 & 17, 2022
Jenny Wong will conduct 48 singers in “Lo, How a Rose,” which will feature music by such composers as Shawn Kirchner, Morten Lauridsen, Mari Esabel Valverde, Cristian Grases, Benjamin Britten, Stacey Gibbs, Ariel Quintana, Carlos Simon, and Hyo-Won Woo, among others.
Performance Dates: Dec. 11, 2022
Gershon will lead a performance of Händel’s “Messiah.” There will also be a sing-along performance along with a “Carols in the Plaza” showcase.
Performance Dates: Dec. 18 & 19, 2022
“Choose Something Like a Star” will feature music inspired by Robert Frost’s poem. Gershon leads the showcase, which includes music by Brahms, Schumann, Meredith Monk, and Michael Abels.
Performance Dates: Feb. 12, 2023
Gershon and Wong will lead the world premiere of a piece by Esmail. The concert will also feature Fauré’s Requiem.
Performance Dates: March 26, 2023
The season draws to a close with a performance of Williams’ “Mary Lou’s Mass” and Highlights from the Sacred Concerts by Ellington. Gershon conducts.
Performance Dates: June 10 & 11, 2023
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