The Los Angeles Master Chorale launches its inaugural “Community Series: Sacred Spaces” concert series. Grant Gershon, the Kiki & David Gindler Artistic Director leads the concerts series which aims to embrace music and space. Each concert features diverse repertoire that spans centuries—from traditional hymns and spirituals to contemporary works. The first two programs feature Anton Bruckner’s “Locus iste,” Giovanni Pierluigi {…}
The Los Angeles Master Chorale will celebrate its 60th anniversary with GALA 2025. Pianist and composer Billy Childs will perform at GALA 2025. Childs has collaborated with the Los Angeles Master Chorale on several occasions. The Master Chorale premiered three commissioned works by Childs. Also taking place at GALA 2025 is the Master Chorale’s 80-singer “Surround Sing,” as well as {…}
(Credit: Photo credit: Christopher Irby) Los Angeles Master Chorale has launched its Youth Chorus LA. The ensemble, which features 60 young singers from East Los Angeles and Huntington Park, will have its first-ever performance on Dec. 16, 2024 at 6 p.m. at The Music Center’s Jerry Moss Plaza. “This is a watershed moment in the history of the LA Master {…}
(Image Courtesy of Los Angeles Master Chorale) The Los Angeles Master Chorale has revealed that famed actress Jane Fonda will be the narrator of the U.S. premiere of Rufus Wainwright’s “Dream Requiem.” The concert is set for May 4 at Walt Disney Concert Hall and will also feature soprano Liv Redpath. Grant Gershon conducts the showcase for 88 singers and {…}
Grand Ave Arts and Downtown Los Angeles join forces to present the free “All Access” festival. One of L.A.’s longest-running, free festival invites ‘Angelenos’ of all ages to explore the one-mile stretch as it hosts some of the region’s most iconic cultural institutions. This one-day event sees a diverse array of performances, workshops, and arts activities. Participating organizations includes LA {…}
The Los Angeles Master Chorale has unveiled its 2024-25 season. First up is “Sing Joyfully: 60th anniversary Celebration Concert.” The event features 80 singers and pianist Grant Gershon as they take on a massive list of works by Byrd, Tomkins, Lotti, de Padilla, Bruckner, Tchaikovsky, Górecki, Lauridsen, Parker, Copland, Hogan, and Bernstein, among others. Performance Date: Oct. 6, 2024 ”All You {…}
Los Angeles Master Chorale is set to honor Rufus Wainwright during its GALA 2024 on April 29, 2024. The showcase will feature an exclusive preview of a movement from Wainwright’s “Dream Requiem,” which is co-commissioned by the Los Angeles Master Chorale with the Orchestre Philarmonique de Radio France, Palau de la Musica Barcelona, Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, RTE Orchestra Dublin, Royal {…}
The City of Los Angeles will bring together 14 arts organizations for a special experience on Oct. 21, 2023. Participating organizations include The Broad, Center Theatre Group, Colburn School, Downtown Center Business Improvement District, Gloria Molina Grand Park, Grand Performances, LA Opera, LA Phil, Los Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles Master Chorale, Metro Art, MOCA, The Music Center, and REDCAT. {…}
Los Angeles Master Chorale has announced that Scott Altman has been appointed to the role of President and CEO. He will take over for Jean Davidson who left the company in March 2023 to become the Executive Director of the National Symphony Orchestra. Altman will take over his position on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Altman was previously the Cincinnati Ballet {…}
The Los Angeles Master Chorale’s board of directors has announced the extension of Grant Gershon’s employment contract as artistic director through the 2027-2028 season. Gershon has led more than 250 concerts with the company, including premieres by such composers as Michael Abels, John Adams, Louis Andriessen, Eve Beglarian, Daniel Catán, Billy Childs, Reena Esmail, Gabriela Lena Frank, Ricky Ian Gordon, {…}
The Los Angeles Master Chorale and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in LA will present “Voices of Unity ROK – U.S. Alliance for the Future” on August 18, 2023 at Walt Disney Concert Hall. The performance will be conducted by Grant Gershon and will also feature the Busan Metropolitan Chorus under the music direction of Kisun Lee. {…}