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. {…}
Los Angeles Master Chorale has announced that its GALA 2023 will honor composer Germaine Franco and LA Arts Recovery Fund. The showcase, scheduled for April 14, 2023, at Walt Disney Concert Hall, will kick off at 7 p.m. There will be a 6 p.m. reception in Blue Ribbon Garden and dinner at 8 p.m. Franco is the first female Artistic {…}
The Los Angeles Master Chorale has announced the next two major shows in its 2022-23 season. First up is “Choose Something Like A Star.” The showcase, which will be directed by Artistic Director Grant Gershon, is set to take place on Feb. 12, 2023 at Walt Disney Concert Hall. “Choose Something Like A Star” will feature must by Brahms, Schumann, {…}
The Los Angeles Master Chorale has announced the appointment of five new members to the board of directors, with the mission of sharing the spectrum of choral music with the broadest possible audience. “We are excited to welcome Miles Benickes, Ann Graham Ehringer, Lorna Fitzgerald, Emory Ron Myrick, and Lisa Richardson to the dedicated Master Chorale board of directors. Their {…}
The Los Angeles Master Chorale has received a major grant from the Perenchio Foundation. The grant totals $2,550,000 million and is the largest gift in the organization’s history. “The Los Angeles Master Chorale is profoundly grateful to The Perenchio Foundation for this transformational gift that comes during a critical period, as our existing COVID-19 emergency and relief funding is decreasing {…}
On July 23, the Los Angeles Master Chorale will host “Big Sing 2022: With A Little Help From Our Friends.” The event, which is open to the public for free, will take place at The Music Center’s Grand Park. The repertoire will feature well-known songs by the Beatles, Ben E. King, Quirino Mendoza and Cortés, Alan Menken and many more. {…}
The 11th year of the Los Angeles Master Chorale’s Oratorio Project will culminate with a special performance on May 20, 2022 at the Van Nuys High School Auditorium. The concert will feature 50 students from the High School performing “Imagine a City,” a work that they created. The song cycle is comprised of seven songs including “Sactus (Holy City),” “Lealta {…}
The Los Angeles Master Chorale is set to bring back its High School Choir Festival at Grand Park. The showcase, which will be entering its 33rd year, will take place on April 29, 2022. It will feature over 500 high school students from 18 schools who will perform music by Sam Cooke, Sara Bareilles, Reena Esmail, and Händel. They will {…}
The 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 {…}
The Los Angeles Master Chorale is set to honor Artistic Director Grant Gershon in a gala performance on March 23, 2022 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Gershon will be celebrating his 20th anniversary with the organization. He has led the ensemble in over 200 performances at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Gershon also led the Master Chorale in a {…}